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Rahaf AlHamad

Summary

Licensed Clinical Dietitian with 2 years of experience developing personalized nutritional plans that positively affect patient outcomes. Highly-qualified and well-trained clinical professional with detailed approach. Diligent in staying updated on latest medical research and nutrition solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Clinical Dietitian

Jaber Al Ahmad Hospital
2023.05 - Current
  • Optimized nutritional support by adjusting enteral and parenteral feedings as needed based on patient needs and tolerance levels.
  • Managed over 10 patients per day in medical and surgical wards, chemotherapy day care, and in out-patient clinic (OPD).
  • Used electronic medical record systems proficiently for tracking patient progress notes, orders, and other essential documentation aspects required in daily practice.
  • Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
  • Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in various clinical settings.

Head of Educational Committee for NUPPS

Nutrition Union Of Private And Public Sectors
2023.03 - Current
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through providing courses and workshop activities.
  • Managed and organized 9 workshops over six month period.

Intern Dietitian

Ministry Of Health
2022.11 - 2023.05
  • Managed caseloads efficiently, maintaining timely documentation of all patient encounters and interventions.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on industry research and best practices in the field of nutrition.
  • Utilized evidence-based approaches when designing individualized meal plans, taking into account medical history, personal preferences, and cultural factors.

Teacher Assistant

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
2017.08 - 2018.05
  • Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  • Grade homework, provide feedback, and record results.

Education

Master of Science - Nutrition

Kent State University
Ohio, USA
2019.01 - 2021.05

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

University of Dayton
Ohio, USA
2014.08 - 2018.05

Skills

  • Individualized nutrition requirements assessment

  • Medical Nutrition Therapy

  • Enteral and parenteral nutrition

  • Oncology nutrition

  • Cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, & renal nutrition

  • Patient education and developing educational materials

  • Nutrition counseling

  • Conducting research

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Affiliations

Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Accomplishments

• Recognized as highest grade in Clinical Dietitian Training Program, 2023

• Russell Klein Nutrition Research Symposium, 2018

- Presented Capstone Research Study "Food Security in a Private University" Dayton in Ohio State University

• Interprofessional Education (IPE) Case Study Competition, 2018

- Participated as a IPE team member with fellow team members from other health disciplines to work as a team on a case study to provide the best healthcare plan to patient and present it to the judges.

• Awarded best abstract by Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), 2018


Software

Proficient in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Skilled in Lucidchart

Certification

CITI Program

Timeline

Optimizing Nutritional Support in the ICU: Enteral Tube Feed

2023-08

Clinical Dietitian

Jaber Al Ahmad Hospital
2023.05 - Current

Clinical Dietitian Training Program

2023-05

Motivational Interviewing Workshop

2023-05

The 10th Annual Amiri Diabetes Conference

2023-05

Head of Educational Committee for NUPPS

Nutrition Union Of Private And Public Sectors
2023.03 - Current

The 4th Nutrition and Health Conference Childhood Obesity

2023-02

Intern Dietitian

Ministry Of Health
2022.11 - 2023.05

The 8th Nutrition Week: Gastrointestinal Nutritional Therapy

2022-11

Master of Science - Nutrition

Kent State University
2019.01 - 2021.05

CITI Program

2017-09

Nutrition Care Proces Tutorial (NCP09)

2017-08

Teacher Assistant

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
2017.08 - 2018.05

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

University of Dayton
2014.08 - 2018.05
Rahaf AlHamad