Hi, I’m
Damaris Mokua
St. Michael,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Maplegrove Hospital
Dietetic Assistant
05.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Screened and monitored for change in nutrition risk status in hospitalized patients.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Educated patients and families on nutrition management.
- Participated in medical staff meetings and other committees related to nutrition care.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, documenting results.
- Developed and implemented nutrition care plans.
- Developed and maintained accurate nutrition records and databases.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation standards in food service areas.
- Provided nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
- Provided in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health.
- Obtained and evaluated dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
- Conducted one-on-one nutritional counseling sessions with residents.
North Memorial Hospital
Nutrition Assistant
06.2002 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Educated patients and families on nutrition management.
- Developed nutrition-related policies and procedures to facilitate compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health.
- Assessed nutrition needs to determine best intervention and care.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Assessed calories, sodium, sugar, and other nutrition data to oversee patients' diets.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal nutritional care for patients.
- Participated in medical staff meetings and other committees related to nutrition care.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting changes in health status and nutritional status.
- Obtained and evaluated dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
- Conducted one-on-one nutritional counseling sessions with residents.
- Screened and monitored for change in nutrition risk status in hospitalized patients.
- Provided nutritional counseling to patients and families to improve overall health and wellbeing.
Education
Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs, MI
Master of Science from Human Nutrition
06.1996
Spicer Memorial UniversityIndia
Bachelor of Science from Health Education
04.1994
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Health Code Requirements
- Dietary Guidelines
- Educational Instruction
- Dietary Planning
- Nutritional Assessment
- Sanitation Practices
- Issue Resolution
Certification
- Nutritionist License(Inactive) State of Minnesota
Timeline
Dietetic Assistant
Maplegrove Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Nutrition Assistant
North Memorial Hospital
06.2002 - 04.2016
Andrews University
Master of Science from Human Nutrition
Spicer Memorial University
Bachelor of Science from Health Education
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