PAOLA NJANDJA
Bowie,United States
Summary
Innovative and experienced Holistic Nutritionist consultant with three (3) years of expertise in conducting nutrition assessments and evaluating lifestyle factors. Research and gather information on clients' physical fitness, stress levels, medical diagnoses and medication usage. Offer effective specific diet and lifestyle changes appropriate for each individual to maximize transformations and positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Holistic Nutrition Specialist
Bounty-belle Wellness Clinic
Ship Bottom, NJ
06.2021 - Current
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
- Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.
- Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
- Counseled clients on herbal supplements to help alleviate their individual health problems (insomnia, constipation, indigestion, acne).
- Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals, and other materials used in teaching.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
- Monitored calorie count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by physicians.
- Maintained Macrostax systems for custom menu management and nutritional data.
- Developed and prepared 6 week low-fat, low-cholesterol and chemical-free meals to jump start clients on their healthy living journey.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
Total Wellness Circle
Greenbelt, MD
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted over 35 clients with meal plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Spoke with pregnant women about nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding.
- Educated different age groups on proper nutrition by sharing meal planning ideas on five meal plan importance of low intensity exercises.
- Educated patients about therapeutic nutrition, ingredients selection, food prep and meal planning.
- Assessed calories, sodium, sugar and other nutrition data to oversee patients' diets.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Studied health needs and goals established by dieticians, physicians and nurses to provide nutritious and balanced meals to patients.
Education
Certificates - Master Level Nutrition Consultant
AFPA American Fitness Professionals & Associates
Ship Bottom, NJ06.2023
Master of Science - Occupational Health Safety & Environmental Mgmt
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10.2021
Skills
- Quality Control Procedures
- FDA Food Guidelines
- Nutritional Education
- Dietary Needs
- Critical Thinking
- WIC Nutrition Assessments
- Diabetic Lifestyle Planning
- Food Counseling
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Holistic Nutrition Specialist
Bounty-belle Wellness Clinic
06.2021 - Current
Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
Total Wellness Circle
09.2018 - 04.2020
Certificates - Master Level Nutrition Consultant
AFPA American Fitness Professionals & Associates
Master of Science - Occupational Health Safety & Environmental Mgmt
Columbia Southern University