Mercy Amugata
Chester,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in health assessment, counselling skills, and compassionate client care. Proficient in meal planning and diet coordination, ensuring optimal nutritional support for clients. Demonstrates excellent communication, team building, and self-management abilities. Skilled in report writing and computer skills, contributing to efficient administrative processes. Committed to enhancing client well-being through comprehensive care and support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Locum Dietitian
Kakamega County General Hospital
Kakamega, Kenya
11.2020 - 09.2024
- To undertake nutritional assessment and calculate nutritional requirements of referred in-patients taking into account medical, social and cultural factors
- To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patient’s medical, social and cultural factors which are evidence-based
- To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans to facilitate the achievement of goals
- To undertake consultations for patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions in several acute clinical settings including critical care, step-down and rehabilitation wards.
- To develop a range of educational resources
- To accurately record all assessments and interventions in medical notes, nursing documentation and dietetic record cards in line with Trust policy.
- To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients on home enteral feeding liaising with appropriate internal and external agencies
- To develop and undertake patient group sessions
Nutrition Intern
Kakamega County General Hospital
Kakamega, Kenya
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for optimal nutritional care of patients.
- Developed meal plans for patients resulting in improved overall well-being.
- Assisted dietitians with patient consultations to gain practical experience.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing dietary advice tailored to individual health conditions.
- Conducted nutrition assessments, diagnosing malnutrition and other dietary issues.
- Improved patient's nutritional status by implementing personalised diet plans.
- Educated patients about healthy eating habits, leading to lifestyle improvements.
- Supported patients' understanding of their prescribed diets, enhancing compliance with medical advice.
- Advised families on preparing balanced meals at home, promoting good household health.
Nutrition Attacheé
Children of God Relief Institute, COGRI
Nairobi
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked closely with other nutrition -related programs and stakeholders to improve the nutrition status such as household food and nutrition security as part of community health and nutrition programs
- Provided quality nutrition care through assessment, counselling and supplementation to the target groups especially children living with HIV/AIDS
- Guided programs to ensure nutrition implementation is in line with the existing policies, standards, guidelines, program processes and donor requirements
- Supported and liaised with other managers in data collection and report making
Nutrition Attacheé
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Helped clients and patients manage diseases such diabetes, hypertension, heart diseases and renal insufficiency through nutrition
- Discussed nutrition and eating habits with patients and clients
- Discussed nutritional plans with doctors and other health care team members during patient care
- Implemented inpatient and outpatient supplementary and therapeutic feeding programs
- Participated in preparation and dispensing of therapeutic feeds
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Chester
Chester, Cheshire 10.2024 -
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Eastern Africa Baraton
Eldoret, Kenya 09.2015 - 08.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Friends School Keveye Girls
Kakamega, Kenya 02.2011 - 12.2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Tabaka Girls Primary School
Kisii, KenyaSkills
- Health assessment
- Counseling skills
- Compassionate client care
- Meal planning
- Diet Coordination
- Communication
- Team building
- Self management
- Report writing
- Computer skills
Reference
- Mrs. Magret Oyugi, County Nutritionist, Kakamega County, margyoyugi@yahoo.com, 0721632445
- Miss Faith Juma, Nutrition and Dietetics lecturer, University of Eastern Africa Baraton, faithjuma78@gmail.com, 0710414133
- Miss. Esther Wanga, Chief Nutritionist, Kakamega County General Hospital, estheramboko@gmail.com, 0718 860026
Timeline
Master of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Chester
10.2024 -
Locum Dietitian
Kakamega County General Hospital
11.2020 - 09.2024
Nutrition Intern
Kakamega County General Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2020
Nutrition Attacheé
Children of God Relief Institute, COGRI
09.2019 - 11.2019
Nutrition Attacheé
Kenyatta National Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Eastern Africa Baraton
09.2015 - 08.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Friends School Keveye Girls
02.2011 - 12.2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Tabaka Girls Primary School
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