Hi, I’m
MARIA RINKA GALANG
Ringwood,Victoria
Summary
Highly skilled dietitian with credentials in Australia, the USA and the Philippines. Proven ability to excel in multifaceted roles across clinical, foodservice, community, and telehealth domains. Known for creating personalized nutrition solutions, conducting engaging health talks, and collaborating seamlessly with diverse teams. Adept at fostering healthy lifestyles through tailored dietary plans and holistic approach.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Monash Health
Formula Room Technician
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Prepare and deliver specialized formula for diverse age groups at Monash Medical Center and Monash Children’s Hospital
- Ensure strict adherence to sanitation protocols while managing workspaces and equipment
- Monitor and manage Formula Room supplies inventory using efficient FIFO rotation.
Nutrition Pal (Private Practice)
Dietitian
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Provide tailored dietary counseling to clients facing chronic health conditions and weight management challenges
- Develop comprehensive cycle menus and recipes catering to onshore and offshore health and wellness establishments.
Jiva Health
US Registered Dietitian / Telehealth Coach
06.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Conduct teleconsultations for California-based patients in a weight-management program, with a focus on gut health
- Design customized diet plans based on comprehensive gut biome tests, medical profiles, and blood analyses
- Collaborate closely with medical professionals to refine dietary and activity plans, as well as advise on supplementary and weight-loss treatments.
Asian Hospital And Medical Center
Clinical Dietitian
01.2017 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Execute nutrition care processes for diverse inpatient and outpatient
caseload (telemetry, oncology, surgery, general medicine, oncology,
cardiology, renal, diabetes, gastroenterology, weight management, etc.) - Lead informative nutrition symposiums and drive dynamic health talks.
Divine Love General Hospital
Clinical Dietitian Consultant
08.2014 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Designed and developed comprehensive cycle menus and diet guides, ensuring optimal nutritional content and adherence to dietary needs.
- Monitored and enforced strict compliance of kitchen staff with dietary and sanitary protocols to maintain highest food safety standards.
- Led nutrition care process for tube-fed patients, providing specialized dietary plans and overseeing their nutritional requirements.
Lipa Medix Medical Center
Food Service Supervisor / Clinical Dietitian
03.2014 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Conducted thorough nutrition assessments and delivered precise dietary recommendations and effective nutrition counseling to patients.
- Provided leadership in supervising kitchen and tray line operations, ensuring smooth food preparation and service.
- Managed food and tube feeding preparations, guaranteeing accurate nutritional delivery to patients.
- Served as the key dietitian for the esteemed Diabetes Center of the hospital, spearheading specialized dietary interventions.
Education
Southern Taiwan University of Technology, Taiwan University of TechnologyTainan, Taiwan
Master of Science from International Management and Business Administration
01.2012
University of Santo TomasManila, Philippines
Bachelor of Science from Nutrition and Dietetics
04.2006
Skills
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Dietary Counselling
Diet Planning
Program Management
Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment
Certification
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (Australia) Dietitians Australia, Registration No. APD049526
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (USA) Commission on Dietetic Registration, License No. 86242712
- Registered Nutritionist Dietitian (Philippines) Professional Regulation Commission, License No. 0012652
Second Place in 2006 Licensure Exam
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Mandarin
Elementary
Timeline
Formula Room Technician
Monash Health
05.2023 - Current
US Registered Dietitian / Telehealth Coach
Jiva Health
06.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Dietitian
Asian Hospital And Medical Center
01.2017 - 09.2018
Dietitian
Nutrition Pal (Private Practice)
01.2016 - Current
Clinical Dietitian Consultant
Divine Love General Hospital
08.2014 - 09.2018
Food Service Supervisor / Clinical Dietitian
Lipa Medix Medical Center
03.2014 - 08.2016
Southern Taiwan University of Technology, Taiwan University of Technology
Master of Science from International Management and Business Administration
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science from Nutrition and Dietetics
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