Patricia Helena
907 Fourth Street
Moreland, USA 89890
(123)-456 7890.

Objective:

Seeking to expand my experience in nutrition and to enhance my skills & competencies. Interested in a Dietitian position that will allow me to offer others the benefit from my expertise & experience.

Qualification Summary:

More than 6 years of experience in planning and conducting food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of various diseases. Extensive knowledge in supervising activities of a department providing quantity food services, counseling individuals, and conducting nutritional research. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Experience in the principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Work Experience:

Dietitian
Northwest Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, MO

Educated and advised a wide range of patients with dietary-related disorders on the practical ways in which they can improve their health by adopting healthier eating habits. Translated the science of nutrition into everyday information about food. Calculated patients’ nutritional requirements using standard equations based on assessments of blood chemistry, temperature, stress, mobility and other relevant factors. Other responsibilities included: analyzing the nutritional content of food (including new products, if working in the food industry), delivering group sessions to a variety of audiences including children and patient groups, working as part of a multidisciplinary team in hospitals or in a community setting to gain patients’ co-operation in following recommended dietary treatments. Also educated other healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, biochemists, health professionals, social workers, care workers, community groups) about food and nutrition issues, wrote articles for local and national newspapers and newsletters and advised hospital catering departments about the specific dietary requirements of patients.
March 2002 - present

Nutrition Specialist
Sierra Medical Center, Lee’s Summit, MO

Run clinics in hospital outpatients departments or general practitioners’ (GP) surgeries for patients who have been referred by hospital consultants, GPs or health visitors, wrote reports and case notes and maintained accurate records, carried out visits to people’s homes, including nursing homes. Other duties: accessing funding provided by non-governmental organizations in order to set up and run projects in schools and the local community, participating in nutritional student training programs, participating in training, supervision and team meetings and preparing information packs, flyers and other promotional materials. Constant activity in promoting healthy food choices and disease prevention by increasing awareness of the link between nutrition and health and offering advice to the food and pharmaceutical industry.
June 1999 - March 2002

Education:

Bachelor degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition
University of Missouri - Kansas City
May, 2000

Affiliations:

American Dietitians’ Association