Zaina Albarghouthi
Waterloo,Iowa
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Saad Specialist Hospital
, Saudi Arabia
11.2005 - 08.2008
- Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments using patients' medical histories, clinical conditions, laboratory data, dietary intake, and nutritional status.
- Developed and implemented individualized nutrition care plans aligned with patients' medical conditions and treatment goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary patient-care teams, including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, to enhance patient outcomes through integrated nutrition strategies.
- Participated in clinical rounds and provided nutrition expertise to support patient treatment and care planning.
- Assessed and managed patients requiring enteral and parenteral nutrition as part of comprehensive clinical nutrition care.
- Delivered individualized nutrition counseling and education to patients and families, fostering understanding and adherence to nutrition plans for improved health outcomes.
- Mentored students, interns, and healthcare staff in clinical nutrition practices, enhancing team knowledge and patient care capabilities.
- Used electronic medical records for clinical documentation and maintained records in accordance with healthcare and quality standards.
- Contributed to quality improvement and effective nutrition-care processes.
Clinical Dietitian
King Fahad Specialist Hospital
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided comprehensive clinical nutrition assessment and individualized nutrition intervention for patients with diverse and complex medical needs.
- Managed enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy tailored to patients' clinical and nutritional needs, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Developed nutrition care plans in collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Participated in clinical rounds and contributed nutrition recommendations to support coordinated patient treatment.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic diets and nutrition management to enhance treatment adherence and recovery.
- Provided nutrition services across hospital-based patient-care settings while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
- Trained and developed students and interns in clinical nutrition practices, fostering future professionals in the field.
- Utilized electronic medical records to document assessments, interventions, follow-up care, and patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation while adhering to hospital policies, quality standards, and professional practice requirements.
Clinical Dietitian | Locum Dietitian
King Fahad Specialist Hospital
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Delivered clinical nutrition services on a locum basis, quickly adapting to diverse healthcare settings and patient needs.
- Conducted nutrition assessments and developed individualized care plans, delivering therapeutic nutrition interventions while educating patients and families on dietary management.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to enhance patient-centered care and improve overall treatment outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation and followed organizational clinical and quality standards.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Northern Iowa , Wilson College of Business
Cedar Falls, Iowa05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition
King Saud University — College of Applied Medical Sciences
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia01-2005
Skills
- Healthcare & Clinical
- Clinical Nutrition Assessment
- Individualized Care Planning
- Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Quality & Patient-Centered Care
- Business & Management
- Healthcare Operations
- Business Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Behavior
- Project Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Analytics & Technology
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Microsoft Excel & Pivot Tables
- Tableau
- JMP
- RStudio
- Information Systems
- Healthcare Technology & AI Concepts
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- Electronic Medical Records
- Healthcare Technology
- AI & Predictive Analytics Concepts
- Healthcare & Clinical Expertise
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Personal Information
Business Management with healthcare background
BUSINESS & ANALYTICS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Integration Project | University of Northern Iowa, Developed a strategic proposal examining how AI technologies could be integrated into healthcare operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support data-driven decision-making., Evaluated applications involving electronic health records, predictive analytics, cloud-based technologies, data visualization, cybersecurity, and healthcare data governance., Considered implementation strategies, organizational challenges, change management, and performance measurement.
- Data Visualization & Business Analytics Projects | University of Northern Iowa, Applied data analysis and visualization techniques to transform data into meaningful business insights., Used Tableau to develop interactive visualizations, dashboards, maps, and comparative analyses., Used Excel Pivot Tables, JMP, and RStudio to analyze data, identify patterns, and support quantitative decision-making., Applied analytical and optimization techniques to business problems involving resource allocation and operational decisions.
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian | Locum Dietitian
King Fahad Specialist Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2015
Clinical Dietitian
King Fahad Specialist Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
Clinical Dietitian
Saad Specialist Hospital
11.2005 - 08.2008
Master of Business Administration -
University of Northern Iowa , Wilson College of Business
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition
King Saud University — College of Applied Medical Sciences