ANANCIETA AKINYI OCHIENG
Mombasa
Summary
Experienced Clinical Dietitian with 5 years of experience helping hospital patients handle chronic medical problems through effective nutrition. Successfully educated patients and families, planned menus and completed assessments. Strong communicator with outstanding active listening skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nutritionist
Surgipharm Limited
08.2016 - 02.2024
- Championed staff training programs that focused on enhancing clinical competencies and promoting collaboration among multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Mentored junior nutritionists and dietetic interns, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping, and use by other medical professionals.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
- Coordinated and implemented nutrition programs within community to promote healthy eating.
Clinical Nutritionist
Referral Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Increased awareness about food allergies by conducting informative seminars for staff members involved in food preparation at healthcare facilities.
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition in managing chronic conditions, empowering them to make healthier choices.
- Spearheaded community-based initiatives promoting healthy eating habits as preventive measures against lifestyle-related diseases.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments, contributing to accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized nutrition plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through proactive follow-ups with discharged patients, ensuring continuity of care and sustained dietary improvements.
Nutrition Intern
Mombasa Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided compassionate support to clients navigating challenging lifestyle transitions or dealing with chronic health conditions who required specialized nutritional guidance.
- Leveraged knowledge of various dietary restrictions to create inclusive meal plans, accommodating the unique needs of each client served.
- Streamlined communication between clients and healthcare providers, creating a seamless experience for all involved parties.
- Assisted in developing meal plans for patients with specific dietary needs, resulting in better health management.
- Educated clients on healthy eating habits, leading to improved overall wellness and lifestyle choices.
- Developed strong relationships with local food vendors, ensuring access to fresh ingredients for meal plan creation that met rigid quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Foods Nutrition and Dietetics
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya07.2014
Diploma - Dietetics Management
The Mombasa Polytechnic University College
Mombasa, Kenya07.2009
Skills
- Patient care and advocacy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Meal preparations
- Record keeping
- MDT collaboration
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Compassionate and empathy care
- Nutrition assessment and planning
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Clinical assessment
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Health Promotion
- Enteral Nutrition
- Client Confidentiality
- Meal Planning
- Patient Counseling
- Behavior Change Techniques
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Eating disorder treatment
- Nutrition counseling
- Care Planning
Certification
Kenya Nutritionist and Dietetics Institute-Registered Nutritionist and Dietitian(D/0428/11) Health Care Professionals Council (UK) – Registered Dietitian (DT032999)
COURSES
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
• 15 Care Certificate Standards: 2023
• First Aid Training: 2022
• Communication Skills for
• Healthcare Professionals: June 2021
• Clinical Nutrition: April 2018
LANGUAGES
English- Fluent
French-Intermediate
REFEREES
REFERREES
Solomon Kizambo
Surgipharm Limited
P.O. Box 99661-80107, Kilindini, Mombasa.
+254721604642
solomon.kizambo@surgipharm.com
Moriana Kgare
Export Sales and Training Manager
Growthpoint Park, Stand - 7, 162 Tonetti St, Halfway House
+27 82 393 9598
morianakgare@yahoo.com
Grace Mwasho
Malindi Subcounty Hospital
P O Box
+254705337656
gracemwasho@gmail.com
Timeline
Clinical Nutritionist
Surgipharm Limited
08.2016 - 02.2024
Clinical Nutritionist
Referral Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2016
Nutrition Intern
Mombasa Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Foods Nutrition and Dietetics
Kenyatta University
Diploma - Dietetics Management
The Mombasa Polytechnic University College
Kenya Nutritionist and Dietetics Institute-Registered Nutritionist and Dietitian(D/0428/11) Health Care Professionals Council (UK) – Registered Dietitian (DT032999)
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