John John
Port Macquarie,Australia
Summary
Director and Private Practice Dietitian at x Clinic in Port Macquarie, committed to enhancing patient outcomes in chronic disease management. Published author in the Clinical Nutrition Journal and the Health Expectations Journal. Proven ability to present scientific research findings effectively to diverse audiences, including colleagues and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Dietitian
Healthier You Clinic
Port Macquarie, 2444
06.2023 - Current
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and wellness.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in public outreach programs promoting healthy eating habits within the community.
- Instructed patients on how to read food labels for healthy choices when grocery shopping.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including diet instructions and laboratory results.
Research Internship
Bond University
Gold Coast, Queensland
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Executed research management plan and Gantt chart using Kathy Charmaz's constructivist grounded theory methodology.
- Organized participant interviews, transcribed recordings, and conducted thematic analysis.
- Prepared biweekly report updates, a three-minute thesis, and a twenty-minute Prezi presentation to convey progress.
- Cultivated positive relationships with colleagues and supervisors to foster collaboration.
Student Dietitian
Mater Hospital Brisbane
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for adult patients in the surgical and rehabilitation wards whilst also attending to gastroenterology and general medical outpatient clinics.
- Conducting malnutrition assessments utilising the Scored Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA).
- Utilising a combination of electronic and paper-based medical records to access and update patient information simultaneously.
- Ongoing professional development by completing weekly self-evaluation and self-reflection utilising a validated critical reflection framework, seeking and implementing supervisory feedback and developing weekly SMART goals for continuous improvement.
Student Dietitian
Robina Public Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for adult patients admitted within the renal, rehabilitation and acute medical wards across a wide variety of clinical areas, including malnutrition, parenteral and enteral nutrition, chronic kidney disease, allergies, intolerances, type 2 diabetes, and chronic liver disease.
- Utilising the integrated electronic medical record software to simultaneously access and update patient information according to the nutrition care process.
- Participating in interprofessional collaborative practice by attending daily ward meetings and discussing the patient's medical outcomes to other allied health and medical professionals.
- Collaborating with nurses and dietitian assistants to obtain malnutrition screening scores for malnutrition risk, updated patient weights and plate waste assessments.
Student Dietitian
Mackay Base Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Supporting the senior dietitian and relevant stakeholders to meet the Queensland Health Service Directive for healthier food and drinks across all hospital food outlets.
- Demonstrated management skills by developing a project plan and Gannt Chart, which incorporated all the forecasted tasks, expected time frame, date of completion and personnel responsible.
- Developed and conducted a nutrition education on the Queensland Health food service directive for healthier food and drinks as a form of capacity building for key stakeholders.
- Leading meetings with key stakeholders and demonstrating effective communication skills by negotiating strategies and proposing recommendations to improve the nutrition environment at Mackay Base Hospital.
Education
Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice -
Bond University
Gold Coast01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Sciences
Western Sydney University
Hawkesbury Campus, Sydney01.2018
Skills
- Technical data presentation
- Qualitative research coordination
- Participant recruitment
- Systematic literature review
- Evidence-based nutrition therapy
- Leadership and team coordination
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Qualitative data collection
- Qualitative data analysis
- Manuscript preparation
- Peer-reviewed author
Websites
Certification
- Australian Citizen
- Accredited Practicing Dietitian
- HLTAID003 First Aid Certificate
- HLTAID001 CPR
- Australian National Criminal Police Certificate
- Volunteer Blue Card
- Current NSW driver's licence
Other Employment
- Operational Lead, Gem Complete Health Services, 01/01/18 - Current
- Disability Support Worker, Beyond Care, Sydney, 01/01/19 - 01/04/19
Timeline
Principal Dietitian
Healthier You Clinic
06.2023 - Current
Research Internship
Bond University
09.2020 - 07.2023
Student Dietitian
Mater Hospital Brisbane
06.2020 - 07.2020
Student Dietitian
Robina Public Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2020
Student Dietitian
Mackay Base Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2020
Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice -
Bond University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Sciences
Western Sydney University
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