Shelmith Onsate
Halifax,NS
Summary
Motivated Clinical Nutritionist with two-year experience in providing nutrition and counseling to clients and providing nutrition care to patients. Conversant with dietetics, food science, health management and patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
The Nairobi Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Nutrition Volunteer
Provincial General Hospital Annex Nakuru
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Evaluated and assessed nutrition status of patients, screened patients for nutritional risks in accordance with established WHO protocols and standards
- Planned and initiated medical nutrition therapy to patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol
- Certified patients for specific program benefits
- Educated and counseled patients and families on nutritional issues either individually or in groups
- Communicated individual nutrition care plans to health care providers as a member of the health care team
- Formulated special diets and formulas for patients in critical care including kitchen made oral blended formulas to support their health and elevate nutrition status
- Carried out calculations for proper administration of parenteral diets for patients under special care in the oncology clinic
Human Nutrition Intern
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in planning of meals for special clinics like the renal and maternal clinic
- Writing weekly reports of the child wellness center to keep track of all visits made in order to collect the WHO data
- Helping with duties assigned by the head nutritionist and making logbook entries
Education
Bachelor of science - foods dietetics and nutrition
Egerton University
03.2023
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
UCFS Institute of Global Health Services
Kisumu 09-2022
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Management -
Rift Valley Institute of Science And Technology
05.2020
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Leadership Skills
- Computer Systems
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Integrity
- Positive Work Ethic
Languages
English
Swahili
German
Elementary
References
Lilian Marita, Head Nutritionist, Annex Hospital Kenya, P.O BOX 71, Nakuru, 20100, +254 720 578382, My supervisor at Annex Hospital, NAKURU KENYA.
Timeline
Medical Assistant
The Nairobi Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
Nutrition Volunteer
Provincial General Hospital Annex Nakuru
07.2020 - 08.2021
Human Nutrition Intern
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of science - foods dietetics and nutrition
Egerton University
Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
UCFS Institute of Global Health Services
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Management -
Rift Valley Institute of Science And Technology
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