Klea Abedinaj
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 1,100+ hours of supervised clinical training in pediatric and adult acute care settings, including ICU, oncology, cardiology, and medical-surgical units. Experienced in medical nutrition therapy, nutrition support, and malnutrition assessment using the Nutrition Care Process. Skilled in family-centered nutrition education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and EMR documentation. Bilingual nutrition educator fluent in Albanian.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietetic Intern – Clinical Rotations
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, USA
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided medical nutrition therapy for pediatric and adult patients across the ICU, oncology, cardiology, and medical-surgical units
- Calculated and recommended enteral nutrition and tube feeding regimens based on clinical condition and laboratory values to ensure appropriate patient support
- Collaborated with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and speech therapists, to optimize nutrition care plans and enhance patient outcomes
- Educated patients and parents on therapeutic diets, infant formulas, and nutrition support to support disease management
- Assessed growth trends and screened pediatric patients for malnutrition risk using evidence-based tools
- Evaluated dietary needs of pediatric patients during clinical rotations in various healthcare settings.
- Documented nutrition assessments, interventions, and monitoring plans in electronic medical records
Dietetic Intern
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune City, New Jersey
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to up to 8 patients a day in med-surg, ICU, CVICU, MICU, SICU, oncology, and cardiology units.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- • Calculated and recommended enteral and parenteral nutrition and therapeutic diets
- • Counseled patients and provided nutrition education using different motivational interviewing techniques
Student Nutrition Educator – Eat Right Philly
Drexel University
Philadelphia, USA
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Delivered nutrition education and cooking demonstrations, enhancing knowledge of healthy eating for K-12 students and families in Philadelphia School District
- Conducted group classes on healthy eating habits, food safety, and meal planning.
- Developed culturally relevant nutrition education materials and supported community wellness programs, improving engagement and cultural resonance
- Developed lesson plans and materials for nutrition education activities.
- Organized community outreach events, increasing awareness and access to nutrition resources among local families.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Nurse Group
Philadelphia, USA
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided direct pediatric patient care, including vital signs monitoring, ADL assistance, and patient support
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Communicated changes in patient condition to nursing staff and maintained accurate documentation
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance overall patient care and ensure effective treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Nutrition and Foods
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PAAssociate Degree - Health Care Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Skills
- Pediatric Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition Care Process
- Malnutrition Assessment
- Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
- Growth Monitoring
- Family-Centered Nutrition Counseling
- Electronic Medical Records
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Attention to detail
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Languages
- Albanian (Fluent)
- Spanish (Intermediate)
- Italian (Intermediate)
Certifications Credentials
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), Pennsylvania
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager (Expires 2027)
- Certified Nursing Assistant – American Red Cross
Timeline
Dietetic Intern – Clinical Rotations
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
04.2025 - 06.2025
Dietetic Intern
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Nutrition Educator – Eat Right Philly
Drexel University
09.2022 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Nurse Group
09.2018 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Foods
Drexel University
Associate Degree - Health Care Studies
Community College of Philadelphia