DEOTIMA AWO SHIKA AGBEYAKAH
Dietitian
Koforidua
Summary
Results-oriented Dietitian with two years of experience working in clinical setting. Dedicated to using evidence-based nutrition to improve patient lives. Expert at counseling, treatment planning and progress monitoring. Highly-qualified and well-trained clinical professional with detailed approach. Diligent in staying updated on latest medical research and nutrition solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Dietician
Jasikan District Hospital
Jasikan
01.2021 - Current
- Carry out 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.
- Assist patients clients with meal plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Determine client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Monitor patients’ response to daily nutrient intake and make appropriate recommendation for nutritional intervention when necessary
- Educate pregnant women about nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding.
- Develop nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
Teacher
Home Tutoring
Accra
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Dietitian
University of Ghana Hospital
Accra
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Periodic visits to the antenatal clinic to educate pregnant women about nutritional needs and importance of breastfeeding
- Dietetic counseling for patients presenting with varied nutrition health problems
- Create detailed personalized meal plan for patients/clients
- General administrative work for the diet therapy unit.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Gave presentations to educate patients, families and nutrition practitioners.
Intern
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Perform nutrition assessment and nutrition intervention for malnourished children (0-5yrs) and stroke patients
Intern
37 Military Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Gained knowledge in planning detailed personalized meal plans for various nutrition problems
- Performed nutrition assessment and nutrition intervention of patients at the burns unit
Intern
Eastern Regional Hospital
Koforidua
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Counseled patients with various nutrition health problems under supervision
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
- Liaised with clients to assess needs and responded to inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Ghana
Accra 05.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
MS Office
Timeline
Dietician
Jasikan District Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Teacher
Home Tutoring
09.2019 - 12.2020
Dietitian
University of Ghana Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2019
Intern
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2018
Intern
37 Military Hospital
09.2017 - 12.2017
Intern
Eastern Regional Hospital
07.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Ghana
05.2014 - 05.2018
Research Experience
- Developed questionnaire for collecting data including brief clinical history of participants
- Implemented screening for swallowing difficulty with the water swallow test
- Assessment of nutritional risk with the Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS – 2002) tool
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Analyzed and interpreted qualitative and quantitative results
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Volunteer Experience
- Weekly health promotion activities at public address centers
- Monthly home visits with community health nurses
Research Experience
- Developed questionnaire for collecting data including brief clinical history of participants
- Implemented screening for swallowing difficulty with the water swallow test
- Assessment of nutritional risk with the Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS – 2002) tool
- Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
- Analyzed and interpreted qualitative and quantitative results
Volunteer Experience
- Weekly health promotion activities at public address centers
- Monthly home visits with community health nurses
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