Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Languages
References
Hobbies
Timeline
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Karla Flores Schain

Gaythorne,QLD
Karla Flores Schain

Summary

Passionate Dietitian with over ten years of experience in both private and public healthcare settings. Experienced in working with patients with chronic conditions and malnutrition. Adept in the design, implementation and evaluation of health programs. Experienced in working with disadvantaged communities in rural settings. Passionate about research, health promotion, disease prevention and health policy. Bringing forth a commitment to improving the quality of life of individuals and communities.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Practice
Brisbane, Queensland

Dietitian
09.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Assist clients with mean plan development, addressing individualised dietary requirements considering specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
  • Coach and empower clients with methods to achieve nutrition and health goals.
  • Offer evidence-based information to educate patients and the general public through Instagram both in English & Spanish.
  • Developed self-management skills to run my business online for clients from different time zones, languages, and cultures.

Mastersalud Medical Centre & Libertad M.C
Santiago, Chile

Dietitian
01.2014 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Proved successful attending to a large number of clients within a fast-paced atmosphere whilst providing high-quality service.
  • Supported individuals and families to improve their health by providing nutrition and dietary advice according to their specific needs.
  • Developed educational resources for clients.
  • Planned and implemented educational nutrition sessions for clients.

CESFAM Isla De Maipo
Santigo, Chile

Public Health Dietitian
04.2014 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Conducted malnutrition programs in healthcare settings, schools and childcare.
  • Provided dietetics services to individuals or groups with multiple chronic diseases and/or with malnutrition.
  • Traveled to rural and disadvantaged communities to provide nutrition services.
  • Facilitated learning and supervised students in their last year of their Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

CESFAM Dr. Alberto Allende Jones
Santiago, Chile

Public Health Dietitian
01.2012 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Implemented and evaluated programs addressing malnutrition for individuals with obesity
  • Managed a team of health professionals.
  • Developed and streamlined systems for monitoring and tracking program effectiveness.
  • Collected and organized quality data from multiple sources and disseminated it to appropriate individuals.
  • Assessed and responded to individual and community nutrition education needs.

Education

Torrens University Australia
Australia

from Master of Public Health Advanced
05.2022

University Overview

GPA: 6,06

Research project: Depression and malnutrition among elderly adults institutionalised in residential aged care facilities: A Systematic Review.

University of Chile
Chile

from Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics
12.2012

University Overview

Graduated with Distinction

Thesis: Ischaemic preconditioning with chia oil on a protocol of liver ischaemia and reperfusion in mice.

Skills

  • Chronic Illness & Malnutrition Management
  • Health Promotion Programs Coordination
  • Health Program Evaluation
  • Individual & Groups Nutrition Education
  • Students Tutoring
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Flexibility

Additional Information

  • Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Influenza and whooping cough.
  • Unlimited Work Entitlements - Partner visa 820 (Provisional Resident).
  • Drivers Licence available - car owner.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

References

  • Rebecca Hague - Personal reference

mob: 0420970449 - email: rshague85@gmail.com

  • Dr. Mohammad Kadir - Lecturer Torrens University Australia.

email: mohammad.kadir@torrens.edu.au

  • Pamela Mejia - Zonal Director CESFAM Dr. Alberto Allende Jones (Chile)

mob: +56993796057 - email: pamela.mejia.h@gmail.com

  • Dr. Alberto Lopez - Director of Medical Centre Mastersalud (Chile).

email: tibulopez@gmail.com

Hobbies

- Look after my plants.
- Study different courses.
- Go for hikes on weekends.
- Explore different restaurants.

Timeline

Dietitian

Private Practice
09.2017 - Current

Public Health Dietitian

CESFAM Isla De Maipo
04.2014 - 06.2016

Dietitian

Mastersalud Medical Centre & Libertad M.C
01.2014 - 08.2017

Public Health Dietitian

CESFAM Dr. Alberto Allende Jones
01.2012 - 01.2014

Torrens University Australia

from Master of Public Health Advanced

University of Chile

from Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics
Karla Flores Schain