Nicole WHITEFORD
Mount Barker,Australia
Summary
- Knowledgeable & Results-oriented Health Professional/Dietitian with 13 years of experience working in varied settings (hospital, community, private practice).
- Dedicated to using evidence-based practice to improve client lives.
- Expert at counselling, treatment planning and progress monitoring.
- Skilled at public speaking, proven success developing and presenting content to groups of all ages.
- Experienced Support Worker who provides a client-centred approach to facilitate improved well-being and quality of life.
- Strong Communicator with outstanding active listening skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietitian
SA Home Care Therapies
10.2023 - Current
- Complete detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Coach individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Determine client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Assist patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Develop nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
Community Support Worker
Self-employed
07.2020 - Current
- Provide ongoing support to community clients (Clients with ASD, Arthritis, Parkinson's Disease, Dementia & Aged Care clients)
- Provide transport and accompaniment to shops, medical/ lifestyle appointments for clients
- Prepare meals and perform light housework
- Provide companionship to clients
- Complete grocery shopping for clients
- Accompany clients on social outings.
National Allied Health Manager/Dietitian
Valion Health
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Provision of videoconferencing Allied Health services to clients of Valion Health
- Tracking of participant nutrition and symptom data via web-based portal
- Recruitment of Allied Health Staff
- Manage Allied Health rostering and ensure qualifications of staff are current
- Facilitate Allied Health staff connection via videoconference social functions
- Develop strategies for staff to maintain KPIs of client attendance and satisfaction
- Develop and maintain monthly reports regarding Allied Health team performance and KPIs.
Coach Support Officer
WW Australia
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Understand all facets of WW program
- Support WW coaches with rostering, week to week running of WW program, any issues with workshops or members
- Facilitate WW workshops
- Work with WW State Manager SA to organise venues for workshops, staffing & recruitment, report on KPIs, stock on hand, and managing SA coaching team
- Effective usage of WW software and social media.
Maternity Leave
Maternity Leave
05.2014 - 04.2019
Dietitian/Dietetics Manager
Wellness & Lifestyles Australia
06.2010 - 05.2014
- Conduct group exercise and nutrition education classes for community via the HEAL program
- Assess residents in aged care facilities and provide appropriate nutrition intervention based on individual's requirements
- Liaise with residential care facility staff to implement recommended nutrition interventions
- Conduct individual nutrition counselling sessions for private clients, CDCP (chronic disease management) and TCP (transitional care package) clients
- These were home visits that involved conducting assessments and providing relevant nutrition plans
- Follow up with clients, completion of all relevant paperwork and feedback to referring parties were also completed
- Conduct education sessions to residential aged care facility staff and community groups
- Conduct menu assessments for aged care facilities and hospitals
- Manage dietetic staff working within Wellness & Lifestyles Australia.
Dietitian
Live Now Nutrition & Lifestyle Pty Ltd
06.2009 - 05.2014
- Established own private Dietitian practice, working from medical centres, in corporate health and aged care facilities in several locations
- Developed own evidence-based education materials for clients
- This includes managing own business and caseload, marketing to GPs and other health professionals, advertising, developing education resources, conducting clinics and conducting menu assessments for aged care facilities
- Contract corporate health Dietitian role for various companies
- Tasks included preparing group presentations, staff training sessions, conducting one on one health assessments and providing cooking demonstrations
- Clinics involving assessment regarding various health issues, with individualised education tailored to individual needs and goals, in addition to regular follow-up and liaison with other health professionals involved in the care of clients.
Clinical Dietitian
Calvary Hospitals
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Job share clinical caseload, using effective communication, assessment and time management skills
- Assess patients and provide appropriate intervention and education based on individual's needs in an inpatient setting
- Conditions include Type 2 diabetes, oncology, cardiovascular disease, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, heart failure and malnutrition
- Work closely with other health professionals
- Supervise student Dietitians
- Conduct the Cardiac rehabilitation group education program.
Chronic and Complex Care Dietitian
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, NSW Health
09.2005 - 05.2010
- Prepare and conduct group exercise classes for patients with chronic disease
- Manage own caseload and implement effective communication, evaluation and time management skills
- Conduct type 2 diabetes clinics, gestational diabetes clinics and general outpatient clinics
- Assess nutritional needs of patients with Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, heart failure, malnutrition and pulmonary disease, and formulate appropriate nutritional management plans
- Provide group education to patients and in-services to staff.
Education
Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor) -
Fitness Institute of Australia
Sydney, NSW01.2007
B. Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12.2003
Skills
- Patient Education
- Group presentations
- Special Diets
- Individualised Support
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Disease Prevention and Management
- Healthy Eating Tips
Research
- 01/2007-08/2009, Moving on Towards Better Health: Evaluating Different Approaches To Promoting Physical Activity in People with Type 2 Diabetes, Regional Diabetes Support Scheme Committee and Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd, Presented at the 2009 National ADS-ADEA Annual General Meeting and Conference
- 08/2006, Dietetic and Diabetes Education Impact in A Community Setting, Presented at the 2006 National ADS-ADEA Annual General Meeting and Conference
References
- Jo-Anne Curtayne
Former State Manager WW
0413 331 855
jcurtayne1@hotmail.com
- Mike Dowling
Director SA Home Care Therapies
0419 222 684
mike@sahomecaretherapies.com.au
Timeline
Dietitian
SA Home Care Therapies
10.2023 - Current
National Allied Health Manager/Dietitian
Valion Health
08.2020 - 01.2022
Community Support Worker
Self-employed
07.2020 - Current
Coach Support Officer
WW Australia
05.2019 - 08.2020
Maternity Leave
Maternity Leave
05.2014 - 04.2019
Dietitian/Dietetics Manager
Wellness & Lifestyles Australia
06.2010 - 05.2014
Clinical Dietitian
Calvary Hospitals
05.2010 - 09.2011
Dietitian
Live Now Nutrition & Lifestyle Pty Ltd
06.2009 - 05.2014
Chronic and Complex Care Dietitian
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, NSW Health
09.2005 - 05.2010
Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor) -
Fitness Institute of Australia
B. Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) -
University of Newcastle
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