Lauren McDowell

Conducted digital education sessions for patients with gestational diabetes.

Facilitated one-on-one consultations to provide personalised dietary and lifestyle guidance.

Monitored patient progress, adjusting dietary and lifestyle goals as necessary.

Delivered specialist dietetic care for inpatient and outpatient diabetes management.
Tailored dietary advice for patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, poorly controlled diabetes, commencement of insulin therapy, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and gestational diabetes.
Prioritised daily workload and diabetes caseload to ensure efficient service delivery.
Facilitated an online group programme, DESMOND, promoting self-management for individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Collaborated closely with diabetes specialist nurses, consultants, pharmacists, and GPs to enhance patient-centred care.
Participated in internal and external training for continuous professional development.
Supervised undergraduate and postgraduate dietetic students to foster educational growth.
Maintained an up-to-date portfolio of Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities.

- Managed diverse mixed adult caseload, conducting dietetic assessments for patients with long-term conditions.

- Facilitated weekly allocation meetings with junior and senior dietitians and assistants.

- Led internal group sessions for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, transitioning to online webinars.

- Coordinated staff schedules for effective delivery of rehabilitation sessions.

- Served as dietetic lead for external training with Leeds City Council, updating packages to reflect current evidence-based practices.

-Delivered training and mentored dietitians, organising annual training timetables.

- Supervised undergraduate and postgraduate dietetic students, enhancing practical learning experiences.

- Acted as 'Duty Clinician' weekly, addressing clinical queries and mentoring colleagues.

Managed a diverse caseload, conducting dietetic assessments for patients with chronic conditions.
Delivered group sessions for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Developed and facilitated internal training programmes for staff development.
Maintained up-to-date portfolio of Continued Professional Development activities.
Supervised undergraduate and postgraduate dietetic students to enhance learning experiences.
Attended relevant internal and external training to improve job performance.
Mentored newly qualified staff for smoother transitions into roles.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient-centred care.

Facilitated nutrition support community project through collaboration with Prescribing Support Dietitian.
Conducted daily reviews of nutrition support patients in wards and nursing homes.
Developed and delivered malnutrition and dementia training for care homes and private care companies.
Delivered Preceptorship Training for newly qualified staff to enhance competencies.
Performed monthly audits of screening tools in wards and care homes to assess quality and compliance..
Organised and facilitated regular meetings with care home managers.
Provided monthly Malnutrition Screening Tool Training for ward staff.

Developed and executed a public engagement exhibit at Newcastle Science Museum.
Conducted extensive literature searches to critique current evidence.
Managed daily operations of stand at Newcastle Science Museum, ensuring effective engagement.
Educated children and engaged with public during school trips through interactive activities.
Organised and supervised student volunteer helpers to facilitate optimal public interaction.
Collected and analysed feedback from visitors to inform improvements.
Produced a comprehensive report evaluating key findings.
Liaised regularly with programme leader to ensure smooth stand operations.