James Richardson
Halifax,NS
Summary
Freshly eligible registered dietitian candidate who recently finished an integrated internship program that granted a significant amount of independent experience helping hospital patients handle chronic and acute medical problems through effective nutrition. Successfully educated patients and families, carried out interventions, advocated for patients and profession, as well as completed a multitude of assessments. Strong leader and communicator with outstanding active listening skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietetic Intern
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Improved patient nutritional outcomes by conducting thorough dietary assessments and setting in place nutritional interventions appropriate to the patient
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition relating to their condition, resulting in increased adherence to dietary recommendations and improved health outcomes.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills to convey complex nutritional information in an easily understandable manner for patients and their families.
- Multiple rotations were completed at this clinical placement that gave a wide range of experience such as, but not limited to, dietetics in the emergency department, long term care, oncology, surgery, renal, medical, stroke, dysphagia, TPN, ICU, enteral feeds
Dietetic Intern
IWK Health Centre
2023.07 - 2023.09
- Assisted in the management of food service operations, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations while maintaining high-quality food standards.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow interns, supervisors, and healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding food safety and sanitation practices to ensure compliance within assigned healthcare facilities during rotations.
- Completed various rotations at the IWK including patient food services supervisor, retail food services manager, NICU/milk room, production coordinator
Dietetic Intern
UPEI Health Research Network
2023.05 - 2023.07
- Created engaging educational materials for both individual counseling sessions and group presentations, promoting a better understanding of healthy eating habits among diverse populations.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper nutrition and disease prevention through balanced diets.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow interns, supervisors, and healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Became a valuable part of the team at UPEI Health Research Network by contributing to various projects, community nutritional presentations, and policy developments. Most notably planned, implemented, and evaluated two community kitchens alongside another dietetic intern.
General Labour
The Dunes Cafe
2022.06 - 2022.11
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Completed tasks efficiently for timely project completion within set deadlines.
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Completed a multitude of tasks and responsibility such as landscaping, gardening, and moving stock.
General Worker Food and Nutrition Services
Health PEI
2021.05 - 2021.09
- Increased production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Reduced workplace accidents with thorough safety training
- Ensured patient safety by carefully following special diets and orders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition With Dietetic Internship
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE01.2024
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Counseling
- Effective Communication
- Sports Nutrition
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Nutrition Assessment
- Presenting
- Advocacy
- Leadership
Certification
- Eligible Registered Dietitian Candidate
- TCPS 2 Core Certified
- Sex and Gender in biomedical research, primary data collection, and secondary data collection certificate
- Dietitians of Canada Stroke Assessment Certification
- Dietitians of Canada Counseling for Behavior Change Certification
- Dietitians of Canada Critical Care Certification
Volunteering
- Bluefield High School soccer coach
- Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer
- Relay for Life committee member
- The Upper Room Soup Kitchen
- Habitat for Humanity Restore
- QEH Hospital volunteer
Learn More About Me:
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/james-richardson-112589276
- Online e-portfolio: https://sites.google.com/view/james-richardson-e-portfolio/clinical-nutrition-level-ii-artifacts/performance-objective-4
- References available upon request
Timeline
Dietetic Intern
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
2023.09 - 2023.12
Dietetic Intern
IWK Health Centre
2023.07 - 2023.09
Dietetic Intern
UPEI Health Research Network
2023.05 - 2023.07
General Labour
The Dunes Cafe
2022.06 - 2022.11
General Worker Food and Nutrition Services
Health PEI
2021.05 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition With Dietetic Internship
University of Prince Edward Island
- Eligible Registered Dietitian Candidate
- TCPS 2 Core Certified
- Sex and Gender in biomedical research, primary data collection, and secondary data collection certificate
- Dietitians of Canada Stroke Assessment Certification
- Dietitians of Canada Counseling for Behavior Change Certification
- Dietitians of Canada Critical Care Certification
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