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SHERLYN NG

Brisbane,Australia

Summary

Experienced dietitian in private practice and community, dedicated to patient-centered care through empathetic and active collaboration to achieve outcome driven goals. A strong leader who constantly seeks growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Dietitian

HEALTHCARE AUSTRALIA
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in various clinical settings.
  • Educated patients and families on appropriate nutrition management strategies for specific health conditions.
  • Used electronic medical record systems proficiently for tracking patient progress notes, orders, and other essential documentation aspects required in daily practice as a Clinical Dietitian.
  • Offered nutritional education to allied health practitioners, AINs and Nurses to support positive patient outcomes.

Community Dietitian

Uniting Care - Blue Care Ipswich
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with community partners to identify and address existing and future clients who require dietetic support
  • Collaborate with other practitioners including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, and Allied Health Assistants to achieve your clients' goals
  • Independently managed varied caseloads across a broad range of clinical areas (malnutrition, cancer care, weight loss surgery, memory care)
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to ensure clients had access to necessary resources
  • Contribution to the advancement of quality nutrition and dietetic services and optimal patient care, through provision of service development, quality improvement, and clinical education

Private Practice Dietitian

Miraa House Brisbane
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Successfully managed allocated caseload to deliver comprehensive nutritional assessment and services to NDIS clients
  • Developed clinical expertise through continuous learning, including professional development activities and mandatory training requirements
  • Applied independent clinical judgment to prioritize cases, manage time effectively and, maintain accurate patient records
  • Incorporated educational activities into nutritional programs, allowing clients to practice and improve independence and cooking skills
  • Delivered education, direction and supervision to junior staffs, other allied health and board members to advocate for nutrition and contribute to their skills development and growth
  • Managed challenging patient behaviors via effective communication, empathy, tailored interventions, boosting adherence and positive outcomes
  • Engaged in quality assurance through NDIS audits, driving service enhancements, including resource development, meticulous record-keeping, and comprehensive clinical practice reviews

Dietetics Assistant

Queensland Health Brisbane
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Competent in Delegate electronic menu management system, iEMR
  • Competent in screening tools such as MST to assess for malnutrition
  • Effectively managed and delegated tasks among colleagues to ensure efficient and effective patient satisfaction
  • Conducted research to gather evidence-based nutrition and health initiatives that improved patient's health outcomes and contributed to building new knowledge and confidence of staff members
  • Liaised with colleagues, nurses, carers and doctor to ensure transparency in patient's service delivery by utilizing effective communication
  • Consultancy on dietary needs which helped with early dietary intervention
  • Managed accuracy of plated meals and selective mid-meals delivery
  • Routinely involved in improving patients' health outcome via Malnutrition Screening, gathering dietary and weight history for referral onto Dietitian
  • Adhered to organization's safe practices and regulations at all times

Private Practice Dietitian

Bodysmart Health Brisbane
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Led a strategic initiative focused on enhancing patient satisfaction and optimizing health outcomes
  • Exhibited resourcefulness in enhancing service delivery to clients through liaising with external agencies
  • Collaborated with seniors to enhance patient outcomes, seeking their guidance proactively when necessary
  • Integral in identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement and research for patient-centered care
  • Emphasized patient safety and quality care by actively participating in safety and quality practice
  • Fostered a client-centered approach by engaging with clients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, students, and external stakeholders, exhibiting exceptional communication and collaboration skills
  • Promoted cultural sensitivity and respect among patients and staff, fostering an inclusive healthcare environment

Private Practice Dietitian

Complete Healthcare Connect
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Created nutrition and health education materials for different target audiences, resulting in increased awareness and better understanding of nutrition
  • Conducted research to bridge the gap between patients' knowledge and nutrition to improve health outcomes
  • Created a comprehensive nutrition assessment program to identify and address nutritional deficiencies in at-risk populations
  • Presented in Logan Football Club on sports nutrition

Education

Community Eating Disorder Training for Dietitian -

INSIDE OUT INSTITUTE
07.2023

Sports Dietitian credentials -

Melbourne
12.2022

Certified feeding therapist -

SOS Trained Therapist
05.2022

Master of Dietetics -

University of Queensland
07.2021

Bachelor of Science -

University of Queensland
12.2019

Timeline

Clinical Dietitian

HEALTHCARE AUSTRALIA
08.2023 - Current

Community Dietitian

Uniting Care - Blue Care Ipswich
08.2023 - Current

Private Practice Dietitian

Miraa House Brisbane
08.2022 - 08.2023

Dietetics Assistant

Queensland Health Brisbane
11.2021 - 08.2022

Private Practice Dietitian

Bodysmart Health Brisbane
08.2021 - 08.2022

Private Practice Dietitian

Complete Healthcare Connect
03.2021 - 08.2021

Sports Dietitian credentials -

Melbourne

Certified feeding therapist -

SOS Trained Therapist

Master of Dietetics -

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Science -

University of Queensland

Community Eating Disorder Training for Dietitian -

INSIDE OUT INSTITUTE

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