Amandeep Chaggar
Edmonton
Summary
Results-oriented Dietitian with 10 years of experience working in long term care and primary care settings. Dedicated to using evidence-based nutrition to improve the health of individuals and the community. Expert at counseling, treatment planning and progress monitoring.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care Dietitian
Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network
2016.09 - Current
- Work collaboratively in a patient-centred, integrated team based primary care practice setting at 4-6 medical clinics.
- Assessed nutritional status by collecting data through interviews, medical histories, physical examinations, laboratory results and anthropometric measurements.
- Support and education patients/caregivers towards optimal nutrition to achieve long term health benefits for various diagnoses across the life cycle.
- Use motivational interviewing to assist patient in setting behaviour goals based on education provided by translating scientific, medical, and nutrition information to make it individualized for the patient.
- Act as a nutrition resource to other multidisciplinary team members, healthcare institutions, and community agencies or programs.
- Ensure accurate, objective, and timely clinical documentation in the appropriate medical record.
- Facilitated group workshops and developed patient handouts
Dietitian
Pure Clinics
2016.03 - 2016.08
- Assisted in the development of the program and created educational materials to help clients understand their dietary needs.
- Developed and implemented nutrition plans in collaboration with clients to manage chronic diseases and overall health.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, contributing to client care planning.
- Maintained a current knowledge of nutrition-related guidelines, standards, and policies, staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.
Clinical Dietitian
Aramark Canada - Shepherd's Care Foundation
2014.10 - 2016.03
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal resident care.
- Monitored and evaluated resident progress, adjusting nutrition plans as necessary to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Completed swallowing assessments to determine appropriate diet texture and fluid consistency to prevent choking and aspiration.
- Trained and supervised workers in texture modified diets.
- Inspected meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and to ensure appropriate texture and consistency for texture modified diets.
- Conducted menu planning and nutritional analysis.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, such as servings resident's meals, providing suggestions and feedback for process optimization and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.2014
Skills
- Gastrointestinal Concerns
- Nutrition Across the Lifespan (Pediatric to Geriatric)
- Eating Disorder Treatment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Client-centered support
- Intuitive/Mindful Eating
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-based advice
- Written and verbal communication
Registration
College of Dietitians of Alberta, General Register, 06/2014 - Present
Languages
Punjabi
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Primary Care Dietitian
Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network
2016.09 - Current
Dietitian
Pure Clinics
2016.03 - 2016.08
Clinical Dietitian
Aramark Canada - Shepherd's Care Foundation
2014.10 - 2016.03
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
University of Alberta
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