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Hajirah Younas

Hajirah Younas

Bellmore,NY

Summary

With a robust background in clinical nutrition and a proven track record of leadership, I excel in delivering patient-centered dietary care and education. At Fresenius Medical Center and other prestigious institutions, I've spearheaded initiatives to improve patient outcomes through tailored diet plans, emphasizing renal nutrition and weight management. My approach combines meticulous dietary assessment with a self-driven commitment to excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Nutrition Intern

Fresenius Medical Center
Hempstead, NY
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Monitored patient laboratory results such as BUN and creatinine levels, etc., helping patients understand their condition and educating them on a renal diet.

School Lunch Program Nutritionist

Wantagh high school
Wantagh, NY
11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Developed educational resources on managing carbohydrate intake to lower weight gain risk. the topic was "Clothe your carbs"
  • Taught the kitchen staff on how often they should change their gloves to reduce the risks of food borne illnesses.

Bariatric Dietician

NUMC
East Meadow, NY
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Educated and counseled patients on high protein diet and process of the transition to solids after surgery. helped them understand the importance of Iron, vitamin D, Calcium and B12

Institutional Food Service

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Roslyn, NY
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Educated on religious dietary restrictions and worked on tray line and dietetic technicians to understand the food service operation.

Nutritionist Internee

Services Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Monitored and evaluated patient diets in the endocrinology ward, collaborating with a team of 5 certified nutritionists and dieticians
  • Conducted anthropometric measurements to assess patient nutritional status and progress
  • Worked collaboratively with the healthcare team, actively participating in patient care meetings, and contributing to therapeutic planning

Supervised Clinical Practice

SATH (Surayya Azeem Teaching Hospital)
Lahore, Pakistan
11.2017 - 04.2020
  • Gained comprehensive experience across pediatric, labor and diabetic, and dialysis wards, working under the guidance of doctors and nutritionists
  • Conducted patient history interviews and developed tailored diet plans to meet individual nutritional needs
  • Contributed to the development of therapeutic plans, ensuring optimal nutrition support for patients

Patient Care Internee

Khair-un-Nisa Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Developed specialized diet plans for post-surgery patients, specifically focusing on C-section cases
  • Gained valuable experience working closely with a certified nutritionist, observing, and contributing to patient care
  • Successfully managed an average of 5 patients per day, ensuring accurate assessment and personalized dietary guidance

FMH Nutritionist Internee

Fatima Memorial Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Worked with team to organize and execute a nutrition camp, educating participants on healthy eating habits and designing customized diet plans
  • Assisted in providing nutrition care for pediatric patients, including assessing their nutritional needs and developing appropriate dietary plans
  • Conducted patient history interviews, collaborated with medical staff, and provided administrative support

Education

Doctor of Nutrition Sciences -

University of Management & Technology
Lahore, Pakistan
07.2021

MS/RDN - Dietetics

Long Island University
Greenvale, NY

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Self-Driven
  • Clinical nutrition
  • Food service management
  • Dietary assessment
  • Label reading
  • Weight management
  • Meal planning
  • Renal nutrition

Accomplishments

I published a book named as "abstract book of obesity curation in Pakistan"

Contact

Bellmore, NY 11710

Statement

As a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional, I bring a diverse background in nutrition coupled with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. I am eager to apply my experience and skills to a demanding nutritionist position where I can contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment. My adaptability, strong communication skills, and multicultural perspective, acquired through professional experiences uniquely position me to excel in a challenging role. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to a healthcare team and make a positive impact on patient outcomes in my new community.

Languages

Urdu
Professional

Timeline

Nutrition Intern

Fresenius Medical Center
11.2024 - 12.2024

School Lunch Program Nutritionist

Wantagh high school
11.2024 - 11.2024

Bariatric Dietician

NUMC
10.2024 - 11.2024

Institutional Food Service

St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
09.2024 - 10.2024

Nutritionist Internee

Services Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2020

Patient Care Internee

Khair-un-Nisa Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2019

Supervised Clinical Practice

SATH (Surayya Azeem Teaching Hospital)
11.2017 - 04.2020

FMH Nutritionist Internee

Fatima Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - 11.2017

Doctor of Nutrition Sciences -

University of Management & Technology

MS/RDN - Dietetics

Long Island University
Hajirah Younas