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.
*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
Communication skills
undefined*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.
Clinical communications skill. Foundation for personal development
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Clinical communications skill. Foundation for personal development