Nutritionist

Ramesha Khan

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Email: *************@*****.*** Phone: +92-307-*******

SUMMARY

I am a highly organized and motivated Nutritionist with a degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan. I am extremely passionate about working in clinical settings and helping vulnerable people of our society in adopting a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. I have great communication skills and aspire to instigate clients to achieve their health goals. EDUCATION

MS. Clinical Nutrition Sep 2022-Dec 2022

University of Wisconsin-Madison, US

B.Sc. (Hons) Human Nutrition and Dietetic Sep 2017-July 2021 Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

F.S.C (Pre-Medical) Sep 2015-May 2017

Punjab College for Women, Multan

WORK EXPERIENCE

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH Aug 2021- Oct 2021 Clinical Nutrition Intern, Multan

● Diagnosed malnourished patients i.e. (MAM & SAM) in OPD by assessing their percentiles.

● Counselled parents and provided them with ‘Sprinkles’ and RUTF for their kids.

● Gathered data from patients in Diarrhea Bay(HUT) and suggested them possible nutrition intervention according to the diagnosis.

● Learned nutrition intervention for kids with persistent diarrhoea.

● Gathered 24hr recall from patients in Stabilization Ward for 6 weeks.

● Observed malnourished kids in Stabilization Ward until their discharge date.

● Learned 10 steps of Routine Inpatient Treatment for patients with severe acute malnutrition.

● Observed the recipes given to patients in SC ward and determined their nutrient breakdown.

● Understood difference between ORS and ReSoMal.

● Observed different Paeds ward such as (Cardiology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Gastroenterology) and gathered 24hr recall of patients.

● Visited nursery and provided mothers with necessary information regarding breastfeeding.

● Analysed Breastfeeding techniques, common problems and position of attachment and counselled mothers of respective patients regarding breastfeeding approach.

● Formulated diet plans for CKD, CLD, CHD and NG tube feeding.

● Derived calories of foods consumed by patients in Stabilization Ward. FATIMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL April 2021- May 2021

Clinical Nutrition Intern, Lahore

Developed strong grip on indoor and outdoor nutritional assessment.

Worked on nutritional intervention for diabetics.

Analysed MNT’s for patients with hypertension and liver disease.

Learned some common nutritional supplements that are used in case of deficiencies.

Learned new skills to interact and deal with patients.

Determined use of seeds in case of PCOS.

Discussed food remedies for pregnancy complications. FAISAL HOSPITAL March 2018

Trainee, Multan

Focused on all aspects of enteral nutrition in a 2-Days training session.

Analyzed the situations for tube feeding.

Discussed and developed 4 types of formulas in tube feeding.

Prepared tube feeding formulas considering all the mandatory calculations.

Analyzed all the steps for formula feeding through tube. ACHIEVEMENTS

Achieved overall third position in B.S.(Honors) Human Nutrition and Dietetics with 3.92 CGPA.

Declared Bronze Medalist by department of Institute of Food Science and Nutrition.

Received scholarship in fourth semester of B.S.(Honors) HND.

Completed one-month course on ‘Nutrition and Wellbeing’ from University of Aberdeen with a test score of 92%.

Completed one-month course on ‘Superfoods: Myths and Truths’ from University of Turin and EIT.

Received certification from King’s College London on attending a masterclass about early Life Nutrition: Preconception, Pregnancy and Early Childhood.

Organized a successful 3rd Annual Public Health Nutrition Promotion Campaign in Business and Finance department of Bahauddin Zakariya University. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Participated in “INTERNATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION” 2021 held by Rotaract Club.

Participated in Mother Health Camp, Awareness Walk & Seminar on ‘WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK CELEBRATION’ 2018.

Participated in “INTERNATIONAL LETTER WRITING COMPETITION” held by Pakistan Post.

Won an ‘Intra School Quiz Competition’ on Religious studies.

Participated and won first prize in ‘Commentary Writing Competition’.

Participated in ‘40th International Letter Writing Competition’. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal

communication skills

Personalized nutrition and dietary

planning based on body types

Good interpersonal skills

Effective counselling with clients

Strong organizational skills

Ability to motivate clients to achieve

their health goals

Menu development

Creative thinking skills

Strategic Planning and Decision making

Ability to work within a care base

environment

LANGUAGES

Urdu- Native English-Fluent Spanish-Basic

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