Consulting Dietitian

• Dec 2019 - Present

Provide 1:1 individualized nutrition counselling services to clients for various health topics i.e. diabetes, cardiovascular health, weight management, meal planning, eating disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, HTN. Provide 1:1 individualized nutrition counselling services to clients for various health topics i.e. diabetes, cardiovascular health, weight management, meal planning, eating disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, HTN.

Registered Dietitian

• Dec 2019 - Present

• Worked collaboratively in an interdisciplinary family health team by collecting data, assessing, monitoring and reassessing patients in a primary care setting, ensuring that patients receive appropriate and optimal nutrition care• Identified priorities, strategies and interventions in order to contribute to patients’ individualized treatment programs• Participated in professional development and educational activities, including providing clinical education to interns and other healthcare professionals

Registered Dietitian

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

Consulting Registered Dietitian

• May 2016 - Oct 2019

I assess nutrition needs and provide individualized and tailored dietary education and modification to clients to help them achieve their health goals. In addition, I develop personalized meal plan for client's based on their needs. Provided individualized and tailored nutrition education and recommendations based on client’s nutrient requirement, knowledge and abilities, medical, economic and social situation.Utilise MI and CBT to improve client’s motivation, confidence and self- efficacy whilst collaborating with them to achieve their weight loss goals.Developed meal plans and recipes to fit client’s health and nutrition goals (FODMAP, Diabetic, CVD).I have a proven track record of helping clients achieve significant improvements in health outcomes such as HbA1C, cholesterol and blood pressure with an average weight loss between 20-55 lbs

Clinical Dietitian

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2015

Managed daily workload of 6 to 8 patientsInterpreted lab results and recommended adjustments in food, lifestyle and insulin in collaboration with the multidisciplinary diabetes management teamProvided on-going nutrition education and counseled patients on self-management skills, including portion control, food sources of carbohydrates, carb counting, planning balanced meals and reading nutrition labels to improve blood glucose control. Contributed to the Weight Loss Program Plan in Collaboration with Al Corniche Health Club

Food Service / Clinical Dietitian

• Mar 2013 - Jul 2014

Assessed new admissions to determine appropriate nutrition care plans of patients in OB/GYN, general surgery, bariatric surgery wards to meet physician's orders and patient's needs.Coordinated and monitored activities within the kitchen department to ensure quality and accuracy of the therapeutic meals being served to patientsAnalyzed and developed menus and recipes using nutrition software - Food Process SQL to ensure nutritional adequacy.Collaborated with nutrition and food service manager in the development of the outpatient food service project.Supervised 12 food service assistants and held weekly meetings to ensure smooth delivery of nutrition services.

Clinical Dietitian - Internship

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

•Planned and Implemented Nutrition Care Process for patients•Calculated patient’s nutritional requirements using standard equations.•Developed dietary prescription and formulated meal plans and feeding regimens •Skilled with using malnutrition tools such as PG-SGA and SGA •Communicated effectively with patients to build rapport•Educated and advised patients to adopt healthier eating habits •Communicated food service and supply needs of individual clients to appropriate persons ( e.g. nutrition assistants)•Worked as a part of a multidisciplinary team •Documented discharge planning and/or referral of patients to other sources •Managed workload and prioritised resources •Performed administration tasks effectively ( e.g. chart entries, making appointments, responds to referrals, maintaining records and statistics)Specialised in Renal Nutrition : Planned and Implemented Nutrition Care Process for patients who were recently starting dialysis; who have undergone renal transplant or those who are diagnosed for Renal Failure;

Diet Monitor

• Jun 2008 - Jan 2012

Guided patients with diet plans as per their nutritional needs and health issuesConsulted with Chef and Food Service staff for special diet cases of food allergy / texture modificationMonitored diet plans of cancer and elderly groupsLiaise with the dietitian regarding patients progressWell versed knowledge of foodservice operationsDemonstrated safe food-handling with the knowledge of HACCPTrained new diet monitors on the Job Guided patients with diet plans as per their nutritional needs and health issuesConsulted with Chef and Food Service staff for special diet cases of food allergy / texture modificationMonitored diet plans of cancer and elderly groupsLiaise with the dietitian regarding patients progressWell versed knowledge of foodservice operationsDemonstrated safe food-handling with the knowledge of HACCPTrained new diet monitors on the Job

Chronic Disease Program

• Feb 2010 - May 2010

Redevelop and finalised the healthy eating modules for the Living Well lifestyle modification program for the Arab communities Redevelop and finalised the healthy eating modules for the Living Well lifestyle modification program for the Arab communities