Diro Tolesa
Shager City,Oromia
Summary
Hardworking and competent professional with extensive knowledge in clinical and nutrition . Punctual and professional, willing to work various shifts and driven to perform successfully in solitary role or as part of team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6027
6027
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervisor, Research Assistant and Data collector
Different Organization
Different , Ethiopia
04.2015 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow among team members.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures for equipment use.
- Coordinated schedules to optimize labor resources and meet production demands.
Evaluation Research Assistant
AAU school of public health SLL project
Addis, Addis Ababa
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted in data collection for public health research projects.
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research efforts.
- Organized and maintained research databases for easy access.
- Mentor staff on care during delivery and postnatal services
- Interview mother satisfaction during delivery at postnatal and NICU care
- Follow up the newborn out come after a month
- Attend the virtual meeting weekly
- Collaborated with team members on project design and implementation.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from research activities.
- Facilitated communication between researchers and community stakeholders.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS or STATA.
Nutrition Coordinator
Jimma University Medical center
Jamestown, Oromia
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed nutritional programs for patient care and community health initiatives.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient dietary needs and preferences.
- Educated patients on nutrition, meal planning, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient nutrition plans and dietary interventions.
- Coordinated food service operations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Participated in quality improvement projects focusing on nutritional services effectiveness.
- Provided care ranging from nutrition education to nutrition support for patients with variety of medical conditions.
- Developed and implemented nutrition programs to educate patients on healthy eating habits.
- Coordinated food service activities within the organization's facilities and ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nutrition standards.
- Evaluated effectiveness of existing nutrition programs and made recommendations for improvement where necessary.
- Participated in research projects related to nutrition topics.
- Maintained accurate records of client visits and progress towards goals.
- Provided nutritional counseling services to individuals and families in need.
- Assessed medical records to determine appropriate dietary plans for individual patients.
- Provided guidance on proper portion sizes for meals served in healthcare facilities.
- Conducted health screenings, assessments, and evaluations of patient nutritional needs.
- Answered questions from patients regarding diet modifications or special requests.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, administrators, dietitians, nurses, and other stakeholders involved in developing patient-centered care plans.
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
- Researched calories and nutritional content of various meals and summarized data in comprehensive reports.
- Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
- Consulted regularly with physicians on patients' health issues and weight control measures.
- Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
Jimma University Medical center
Jamestown, Oromia
10.2013 - 09.2017
- Delivered patient-centered care in diverse medical settings at a leading university hospital.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Assisted in developing nursing policies to improve care quality at the medical center.
- Conducted health assessments and developed individualized care plans for patients.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems by creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Provided leadership support for new staff members by orienting them to the unit.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment, medication administration and documentation of care.
- Performed pre-admission assessments and discharge planning for patients.
Education
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
Jimma University
Jimma, Oromia 10.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawassa University
Jimma, Oromia 10.2008 - 10.2012
Ginchi Senior Preparatory School
Ginchi Town, West Shoa, Oromia Jeldu Secondary School
Jeldu , West Shoa, Oromia Shukute Primary School
Shukute , West Shoa, Oromia Skills
- data analysis
- statistical software
- literature review
- database management
- Communication
- Team leading
- project coordination
- nutrition education
- quality improvement
- problem solving
- team building
- effective communication
- report writing
- time management
- Proficient in [software]
- Research and analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Research ethics
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Amharic
Full Professional
Afan Oromo
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Reading magazine
- Help people
- Involve in research activities
- Solve problem in discussion
- Positive thinker
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Evaluation Research Assistant
AAU school of public health SLL project
01.2022 - 06.2024
Nutrition Coordinator
Jimma University Medical center
08.2019 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
Jimma University
10.2017 - 10.2019
Supervisor, Research Assistant and Data collector
Different Organization
04.2015 - Current
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
Jimma University Medical center
10.2013 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawassa University
10.2008 - 10.2012
Ginchi Senior Preparatory School
Jeldu Secondary School
Shukute Primary School