Beth Ondwasi
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Caring Nutrition consultant with in-depth knowledge of standard human diets, food science principles, clinical therapeutic nutrition and food system management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Administrative Secretary
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida
08.2022 - Current
- Assisting in arranging the medical disembarkations of patients
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Request shoreside referrals for crew members and guest in management of care
- Uploads and updates medical certificates, PCR, vaccination cards in Seacare and excel database.
- Provide ship with quarantine updates and Keeps records and data of all COVID+ Cases, tracks log for COVID and of those being sent to hotel or quarantine onboard.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- assist the medical team in all administrative duties that is needed during a ALPHA codes
Nutrition Officer
Beleview South Hospital,
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored calorie count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals and other materials used in teaching.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping, and use by other medical professionals.
- Planned, directed, and monitored clinical functions of dietetic staff.
- Plan a diet plan and feeding regime according to clinical protocols on patient management
- Provide nutrition counseling in the inpatient and outpatient unit
- Educate the staff on dietary modification as required and manage the preparation of
food and supervise the assembly of special diets - Implement nutrition care process in the inpatient and outpatient care.
Medical Secretary
Dornaled Medical Health Clinic
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Used knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe patient information from written copy, electronic equipment, or verbal direction.
- Located, checked in, and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Clininical Dietitian Volunteer
Aga Khan University Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Develop, direct and implement menus and a special diet for inpatient in collaboration with the
catering department - Provide nutrition care and education to inpatients and outpatients and provide follow up
assessment - Preparing feeding regime for enteral nutrition
- Formulating diet plan according to patient medical nutritional status
- Nutrition assessment and intervention for the intensive care unit and high dependent unit
- Prescribing of nutrition supplements, enteral and parenteral feeds according to the medical and
nutrition diagnosis - Proper documentation on nutrition care process form
Clinical Nutritionist
Kayole 1 Health Centre
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
- Monitored calorie count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
- Growth monitoring and promotion of children below five years. Nutrition counseling
- Ensure IMAM protocols are adhered in management of malnutrition
Medical Nutrition Receptionist
Simple Nutrition Consultancy
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed and maintained accurate nutrition records and databases.
- Preserved inventory of nutrition-related supplies and equipment.
- Worked with insurance companies to obtain coverage for nutrition services.
- Answer telephone, take and relay messages
Clinical Nutrition Intern
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
- Growth monitoring and promotion of children below five year and nutrition screening for patients
and ensuring the use of IMAM and MIYCN protocol in selection criteria for the management of
malnutrition - Ensuring that the right diet is served to the patients by interpreting the diet plans.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Mount Kenya University
Thika, Kenya12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Mount Kenya University
Thika, Kenya12.2014
Certificate - Computer Applications
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies
Nairobi, Kenya12.2014
High School Diploma -
St. Alberts Girlks High School Ulanda
Migori, Kenya12.2010
Skills
- Certified Medical Administrative Specialist
- Geriatric Nutrition
- Licensed Dietitian in State Nairobi, Kenya]
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Medical Records Verification
- Organization and Time Management
- Allergy Management
- Diabetic Lifestyle Planning
- Exercise Planning
- Strategy Management
- Effective Presentations
- Nutrition Screening
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Medical Administrative Secretary
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida
08.2022 - Current
Nutrition Officer
Beleview South Hospital,
09.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Secretary
Dornaled Medical Health Clinic
06.2020 - 09.2021
Clininical Dietitian Volunteer
Aga Khan University Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
Clinical Nutritionist
Kayole 1 Health Centre
11.2018 - 12.2019
Medical Nutrition Receptionist
Simple Nutrition Consultancy
11.2018 - 12.2019
Clinical Nutrition Intern
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Public Health
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Mount Kenya University
Certificate - Computer Applications
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies
High School Diploma -
St. Alberts Girlks High School Ulanda
Referees
Dr Renell Ramhatall
Senior Dr Navigator of the Seas
Royal Carribean Group
1050 Caribbean Way Miami, Fl33132 us
Email:
Tel: +27 79 137 2433
Mr.Wycliffe Handa
Human Resource Manager
Beleview South Hospital
Email :Wychanda2006@yahoo.com.
Tel.+254721901786
Dr.Benson Odhiambo
Dornaled Health Centre
Email:benuer18@yahoo.com
Tel.+25472557633
Mrs. Esther Kerina
Nutrition coordinator
Aga Khan University Hospital
Email:kerinas2003@yahoo.com
Tel.+254729076494
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