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Oluwafisayo Adekitan

Spring,Texas

Summary

Driven Nutrition and Dietetics Professional with broad range of experience in program development, health and wellness counseling and patient education. Highly skilled in designing individualized plans to help clients achieve nutrition and weight loss goals, manage chronic diseases and enhance personal wellness.

Dedication to improving patient lives through evidence-based nutritional practices. Talented at counseling patients, developing treatment plans and monitoring progress. Friendly and personable when working one-on-one with patients.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietetic Intern

Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Educated healthcare professionals on topics related to nutrition science and best practices in dietetics.
  • Planned and implemented individualized nutrition care plans for clients.
  • Conducted nutritional assessments, including anthropometric measurements and analysis of dietary intake data.
  • Counseled patients on food selection, preparation and consumption to meet their health goals.
  • Developed educational materials to educate the public about nutrition principles and guidelines.
  • Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up visits, lab tests and other assessments.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate optimal patient care.
  • Evaluated menus in institutional settings such as hospitals or schools to ensure they are meeting nutritional standards.
  • Assessed nutritional needs of patients in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, schools and private practices.
  • Participated in community outreach activities focused on promoting healthy lifestyles among underserved populations.
  • Attended conferences to stay up-to-date with new developments in the field of nutrition science.
  • Provided advice on special diets such as low sodium diets or vegan diets.
  • Taught classes designed to help individuals learn how to make healthier food choices.
  • Worked collaboratively with chefs at restaurants or cafeterias to create nutritious meals that taste great.
  • Performed full nutritional assessments.
  • Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
  • Notified registered dietician of individuals identified as high-risk.
  • Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.

Community Dietetic Intern

Shop Rite Food Market
Philadelphia, PA
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Conducted cooking classes to demonstrate healthy food preparation techniques.
  • Created educational materials such as handouts, brochures, and web content related to nutrition topics.
  • Provided guidance on special diets based on medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, celiac disease.
  • Developed culturally appropriate interventions tailored specifically for ethnic minority populations living within the community.
  • Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
  • Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
  • Provided guidance on proper portion sizes and food selection to promote healthy eating habits.
  • Participated in grocery store tours teaching customers about healthy product choices.
  • Organized cooking classes for groups of people with special diet requirements.

Nutrition Professional

NORTH Inc WIC
Philadelphia, PA
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • WIC Hemocue training certificate (pennsylvania department of health bureau of laboratories)
  • Provided nutritional advice, guidance, and support to clients in order to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Conducted assessments of clients' diets, physical activity levels, lifestyle habits, and medical histories.
  • Educated clients on the importance of proper nutrition for optimal health.
  • Held group classes on topics such as weight loss strategies and heart-healthy eating.
  • Maintained accurate records regarding client progress towards goals.
  • Instructed individuals on how to read food labels accurately and make healthier selections at the grocery store.
  • Attended conferences related to nutrition topics in order to expand knowledge base.
  • Participated in community outreach activities such as health fairs or school events.
  • Analyzed clients' eating habits, outlined areas for improvement and developed goal plans with ideal life changes to support wellness.
  • Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.

Volunteer

The Food Trust- Night market
Philadelphia, PA
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Directed vendors to the location assigned to them
  • Participated in setting up: arranged tables, chairs, tents, trash bins
  • Distributed flyers to the community
  • Supervised volunteers on the team and directed people to vendors.

Practicum: Experience in Dietetics Practice

Immaculata University
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Application of practice and research skills in acute, long-term care and community environments
  • Dietitian Shadow Hickory House Nursing home, Honeybrook, PA
  • Witnessed nutrition education on organic food
  • Learned proper charting and was able to enter information into the electronic charting system by the end of the shadow
  • Reviewed records and assessed the nutritional condition of at-risk residents, including those with unplanned weight changes
  • Witnessed counseling patients regarding special dietary needs
  • Met with dietitians, physical therapists and nurses specialized in wound for wound round
  • Calculated nutritional requirements and assessed the adequacy of diet and nutrition support
  • Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus
  • Community SNAP Project - Designed a list of food that is dense in nutrients, appealing and under the SNAP budget for my client
  • Also provided some resources in the community that he or she can take advantage of
  • Gave a presentation on diabetes management to the residents at the Surrey Service Media Senior Center
  • Made flyers, handouts evaluation sheets for the diabetes presentation
  • Experience in Food Service Operations
  • Operated and clean the equipment in the kitchen
  • Discussed methods of menu planning, and purchasing system
  • Used computer-generated cost for recipes
  • Completed a sanitation inspection
  • Sketched kitchen log showing the workflow
  • Discussed with the dietitian the roles of interaction with others who collaborate in the delivery of food and nutrition services
  • Reviewed the policies and procedures manual
  • Reviewed the orientation procedure with the FSD.

Dietary Aide

Beaumont Retirement Service
Bryn Mawr, PA
06.2010 - 03.2015
  • Knowledgeable in food prep
  • Assist patients in reading menu and selecting appropriate meals based on their disease state
  • Prepare and serve renal diets, cardiac diets, diabetic diets, and weight loss diets
  • Assess nutritional requirements upon admission, and at regularly scheduled intervals
  • Prepared, assembled patients' meals and ensured patients' satisfaction with meal service and overall comfort within the facility
  • Gained experience within the diet office - Entered patient orders into a database, made meal order corrections, etc
  • Assured that each patient received adequate daily nutrition during their stay in the hospital
  • Provided a friendly patient/worker atmosphere by engaging in conversations with each patient.
  • Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
  • Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
  • Informed supervisor about any changes in patient's dietary needs or preferences.
  • Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.

Nutrition and Food Service Volunteer

Veterinary Medical Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016
  • Talked with patients to ensure they were satisfied with their meals
  • Aided elderly and disabled patients in completing their daily menus
  • Thoroughly explained any dietary restrictions patients may have had and answered their questions.

Education

Masters of Science - Nutrition & Human Performance concentration in Health Education & Promotion

Logan University
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics & Nutrition

Immaculata University
05.2016

A.S - Culture, Science and Technology

Community College of Philadelphia
05.2013

Skills

  • Special dietary needs
  • Knowledgeable of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Proficient in the use of Nutritionist Pro, Food Processor, Nutrition Data System for Research (NDS-R)
  • Data Entry
  • Nutrition Screening
  • Meal Planning
  • Weight Management
  • FDA Food Guidelines
  • Patient Assessment

Affiliations

MawrHoneybrook
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Student Member, 2013, Present
  • Student Dietetics Association of Immaculata University, Member/Student Liaison, 2013, 2016
  • The Leadership, Education, Achievement, Diversity, Success (L.E.A.D.S), Member, 2011, 2013
  • National Society of Leadership and Success, 2015, Present

Timeline

Community Dietetic Intern

Shop Rite Food Market
01.2021 - 02.2021

Dietetic Intern

Pennsylvania Hospital
09.2020 - 06.2021

Nutrition Professional

NORTH Inc WIC
03.2018 - 07.2020

Nutrition and Food Service Volunteer

Veterinary Medical Hospital
01.2016

Volunteer

The Food Trust- Night market
06.2015 - 12.2017

Practicum: Experience in Dietetics Practice

Immaculata University
01.2015 - 01.2016

Dietary Aide

Beaumont Retirement Service
06.2010 - 03.2015

Masters of Science - Nutrition & Human Performance concentration in Health Education & Promotion

Logan University

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics & Nutrition

Immaculata University

A.S - Culture, Science and Technology

Community College of Philadelphia

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