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NOKWANDA MAPHUMULO

REGISTERED DIETICIAN
Pietermatirzburg, Northern Park

Summary

Hands-on, dedicated individual looking to expand my dietetics experience and clinical skills. I am passionate and self-motivated with one year of experience (2023) as the only dietitian in a district hospital. Detail oriented,composed and a reliable leader, I work well in a team and independently,with confidence in myself as an individual and a professional, I display compassion to build client relations and trust. I am a creative and adaptable problem-solver, and I love to seek out learning opportunities through fellow dietitians and colleagues, and engaging with evidence-based literature, as I strive towards continuous growth.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Community Service Dietician

Itshelejuba Hospital
Pongola
01.2023 - Current

*Implementing nutritional care plans for individual patients to meet their specific nutritional requirements.

*support the implementation of MBFI protocols within the clinical care setting.

*Plan and organize nutrition awareness activities in accordance with the Dietetics department health calendar.

*Implement nutritional care plans for individual patients to meet their specific nutritional requirements.

*Advise the medical team on specific nutritional interventions appropriate to the patient’s specific nutritional needs (parenteral and enteral nutrition).

*Auditing of key programmes/services within the dietetics department setting

* Providing mentoring and support to the Nutrition Advisors based at the PHC clinics.

* Participate in quality improvement programmes within the Dietetics department to improve patient care and outcomes

Education

National Senior Certificate -

Mbambangalo High School
Pietermaritzburg
01.2014 - 12.2018

Bachelor Of Science In Dietetics And Human Nutriti -

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
01.2019 - 12.2022

Skills

Communication skills

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Accomplishments

*Developed and implemented a nutrition program for a cerebral parsley special school (Siphosethu), resulting in a 25% increase in attendance and a 15% improvement in overall health outcomes for participants.

*Developed individualized nutrition plans for clients with complex medical conditions (SAM), resulting in a 10% improvement in overall health outcomes and a 10% reduction in hospital readmission.

* Organised and conduct CP classes found sponsors to assist with blenders for children unable to tolerate solid food.

Certification

Clinical communications skill. Foundation for personal development

References

Ms M. Ndlovu (Itshelejuba Hospital) Chief Physiotherapist Contact: 0729284990

Mr N.D Mpuru (Itshelejuba Hospital) Dietitian (supervisor comm serve) Contact: 0765335439

Mrs I. Maharaj (Addington Hospital) Chief Dietitian ( supervisor internship) Contact: 0814624477

Work Availability

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Timeline

Food allergy course for dietitian Allergy Foundation South Africa

10-2023

Identification and Diagnosis of pediatric malnutrition Abbott Nutrition

08-2023

Clinical communications skill. Foundation for personal development

05-2023

Community Service Dietician

Itshelejuba Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor Of Science In Dietetics And Human Nutriti -

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2019 - 12.2022

National Senior Certificate -

Mbambangalo High School
01.2014 - 12.2018
NOKWANDA MAPHUMULOREGISTERED DIETICIAN