Zeinab Mcheik
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Driven Nutrition and Dietetics Professional with broad range of experience in counseling patients, developing treatment plans, monitoring progress and collaborating with practitioners to optimize patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Renal Dietitian
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
06.2024 - Current
- Instruct patients on maintaining low potassium, phosphorus, sodium, fluid, and protein-restricted diets.
- Address healthcare professionals' inquiries about renal nutrition.
- Advise on vitamin and herbal supplements by considering lab results, medical history, and other relevant factors.
- Track laboratory outcomes, including serum potassium, phosphorus, and sodium levels.
- Execute administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments, documenting patient visits, and filing paperwork.
- Evaluate nutritional status, dietary intake, and lifestyle habits.
- Assess patient-specific nutrient and energy needs based on BMI, lifestyle, unique medical conditions.
- Advise individuals on optimal food choices based on dietary requirements.
- Participate in continuing education seminars to remain updated on advancements in renal nutrition science.
Registered Dietitian
PACE Southeast Michigan
48126, MI
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Guided individuals in managing chronic illnesses through dietary strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive nutrition evaluations for participants.
- Evaluated nutritional needs by determining energy demands.
- Evaluated the need for nutrition supplements.
- Collaborated with members of a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
- Conducted regular assessments of oral intake and weight changes to identify signs of malnutrition.
Nutritionist
Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan
Detroit, MI
07.2018 - 05.2024
- Evaluated clients' nutritional needs using anthropometric measurements such as height, weight, and BMI.
- Conducted training sessions for new dietitians and nutritionists on the WIC system.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to assess client needs.
- Educated pregnant mothers on prenatal nutrition by discussing healthy eating habits.
- Encouraged breastfeeding among clients.
- Delivered targeted nutrition education tailored to risk codes specified by the MI-WIC system.
Dietetic Intern
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Carried out nutritional assessments for care planning.
- Evaluated dietary needs to determine sufficient nutrition support.
- Collaborated in interdisciplinary discussions about patient treatment plans with medical teams.
- Tailored nutritional recommendations based on individual patient profiles including age, gender and health status.
- Evaluated nutritional status by observing food consumption and weight variations.
- Delivered dietary management strategies for chronic illness.
- Generated and issued discharge instructions for patients receiving enteral nutrition.
- Engaged in continuous learning and professional development.
Instructional Assistant
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted with classroom activities during planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Graded exams according to given answer key, conveying outcomes to lead teacher.
- Led targeted tutoring sessions enhancing student support.
Education
Post Degree Verification Statement - Dietetics
Madonna University
Livonia, MI05.2022
Master of Arts Nutrition - Nutrition Sciences
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2020
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Nutrition And Food Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2017
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Bilingual (Arabic)
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
Timeline
Renal Dietitian
Henry Ford Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Registered Dietitian
PACE Southeast Michigan
08.2023 - 05.2024
Dietetic Intern
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023
Instructional Assistant
Wayne State University
01.2019 - 05.2019
Nutritionist
Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan
07.2018 - 05.2024
Post Degree Verification Statement - Dietetics
Madonna University
Master of Arts Nutrition - Nutrition Sciences
Wayne State University
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Nutrition And Food Science
Wayne State University
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