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ELIZABETH SERWAA ASARE-AMPEH

ELIZABETH SERWAA ASARE-AMPEH

Kumasi,Ghana

Summary

With a solid foundation in nutrition acquired through academic study and supplemented by over 5 years of professional experience, Compassionate individual plans and implements intervention strategies to help clients achieve set targets. Well-organized professional cultivating trust and enthusiasm with wide range of clients. Follows clinical guidelines and accepts personal responsibility for client caseloads.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Nutrition Advisor

Nzema Baptist Hospital
Nvellenu-Western Region, Ghana
10.2019 - Current
  • Performed nutritional assessments to understand nutritional health and needs of clients.
  • Calculated macro-nutrients and helped clients understand energy balance.
  • Wrote and checked wide-ranging medical diet menus for over 50 individuals with allergies and intolerance.
  • Managed complex schedules to meet demand of client base.
  • Collaborated with Physicians, Nurses, Dietitians, and other Healthcare Professionals to ensure coordinated and integrated care for patients, with focus on optimizing nutrition-related outcomes.
  • Educated approximately 100 patients and their families yearly about the importance of nutrition in managing health conditions, preventing complications, and promoting overall well-being. This included providing information on healthy eating habits, portion control, and food safety practices.
  • Followed up with patients regularly to assess their nutritional status and provide ongoing support and guidance.
  • Provided personalized nutrition counseling to patients based on their specific medical conditions, dietary needs, and treatment goals.

Nutrition Advisor - National Service

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi-Ashanti Region, Ghana
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Supported people to implement sustainable lifestyle and nutrition changes leading to meaningful improvements in health.
  • Interviewed clients to gather medical history and evaluate energy requirements and restrictions.
  • Planned diets and food preparations to maximize health benefits and reduce potential risks for clients.
  • Translated scientific and biological concepts to simplified language for client comprehension.
  • Listened actively and advised clients on diet-related concerns to offer emotional support.
  • Completed scheduled client check-ins to discuss progress and address challenges.
  • Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Home Economics

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Central Region
08.2014 - 05.2018

WASSCE - Home Economics

Anglican Senior High School
Kumasi - Ghana
09.2010 - 06.2013

Skills

  • Diabetes management
  • Client motivation techniques
  • Menu development
  • Nutrition programme management
  • Time management
  • Customer-focused
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
  • Communication skills

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Nutrition Advisor

Nzema Baptist Hospital
10.2019 - Current

Nutrition Advisor - National Service

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Education - Home Economics

University of Cape Coast
08.2014 - 05.2018

WASSCE - Home Economics

Anglican Senior High School
09.2010 - 06.2013

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