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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Research project title: An exploratory analysis of the micronutrient composition and attributes of superfoods in Australia- Conducted an audit to understand the characteristics of superfoods in Australian supermarkets and health food stores- Devised a tool to score the healthfulness of superfoods, including nutritional density

Westmead Hospital

5-week clinical placement at Westmead HospitalAreas covered: Surgical High Dependency Unit, Cardiology, Diabetes, Oncology, Enteral Nutrition, Nutrition Support- Conducted nutritional assessment (including Subjective Global Assessment) and provided dietary counselling for patients/caregivers- Formulated appropriate nutritional diagnoses using the PES statement, contributing to the multidisciplinary team's decision-making with recommendations- Created nutrition care plans… Show more 5-week clinical placement at Westmead HospitalAreas covered: Surgical High Dependency Unit, Cardiology, Diabetes, Oncology, Enteral Nutrition, Nutrition Support- Conducted nutritional assessment (including Subjective Global Assessment) and provided dietary counselling for patients/caregivers- Formulated appropriate nutritional diagnoses using the PES statement, contributing to the multidisciplinary team's decision-making with recommendations- Created nutrition care plans, including enteral feeding and oral nutrition support- Utilised electronic Medical Records (eMR) effectively for professional documentation, adhering to hospital protocol- Utilised CBORD effectively to support patient care, including clinical dietitian handovers and ordering patient oral nutritional support- Facilitated communication with non-English speaking background patients in Mandarin- Presented a case study on enteral nutrition support at a Continuous Professional Development session for clinical dietitians Show less

Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia

4-week clinical placement under the Chronic and complex team at Blacktown community health centre & Parramatta community health centre.- Provided short-term individual dietary counselling and nutrition interventions to eligible patients for the Commonwealth Home Support Program. Areas covered include Auburn, Parramatta, The Hills, Holroyd, Mount Druitt, and Blacktown.- Independently conducted nutrition assessments, formulated nutrition diagnoses, conducted individualised medical… Show more 4-week clinical placement under the Chronic and complex team at Blacktown community health centre & Parramatta community health centre.- Provided short-term individual dietary counselling and nutrition interventions to eligible patients for the Commonwealth Home Support Program. Areas covered include Auburn, Parramatta, The Hills, Holroyd, Mount Druitt, and Blacktown.- Independently conducted nutrition assessments, formulated nutrition diagnoses, conducted individualised medical nutrition therapy and monitored progress- Developed and identified appropriate oral nutrition supplements for patients requiring nutrition support- Provided nutrition education to patients and family/carers about various topics, including nutrition support regime, high energy high protein diet, texture modified diet, diabetes management, weight management, oncology, respiratory diseases and pressure injuries.- Worked collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, including speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, and nursing to support patient-centred care. Show less

St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia

4-week food service placement at Royal North Shore Hospital Childcare Centre- Reviewed the adequacy, appropriateness, and acceptability of the new childcare menu for toddlers, carers and parents at the centre- Evaluated the menu's adherence to NSW guidelines for long day care centres "Caring for children - birth to 5 years (Food, nutrition and learning experiences)"- Observed and recorded intake of 2 meals (breakfast and lunch) and snacks (morning tea and afternoon tea) across the… Show more 4-week food service placement at Royal North Shore Hospital Childcare Centre- Reviewed the adequacy, appropriateness, and acceptability of the new childcare menu for toddlers, carers and parents at the centre- Evaluated the menu's adherence to NSW guidelines for long day care centres "Caring for children - birth to 5 years (Food, nutrition and learning experiences)"- Observed and recorded intake of 2 meals (breakfast and lunch) and snacks (morning tea and afternoon tea) across the 2-week childcare menu cycle- Analysed average nutrient provision provided on a per-serve basis- Created and conducted a staff survey on perceptions, observations, challenges and successes of the menu Show less

St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia

6-week community health placement at Healthy's Kid Association at St Leonards NSW, Australia.- Conducted small-group education for non-nutritional background staff on a controversial nutrition topic- Completed nutritional analysis aimed at reviewing the existing recipes through Nutritics- Created ten one-pot recipes for the school canteen- Performed a school canteen duty in the North Sydney area, assisting in the canteen's operation during meal times, such as serving food… Show more 6-week community health placement at Healthy's Kid Association at St Leonards NSW, Australia.- Conducted small-group education for non-nutritional background staff on a controversial nutrition topic- Completed nutritional analysis aimed at reviewing the existing recipes through Nutritics- Created ten one-pot recipes for the school canteen- Performed a school canteen duty in the North Sydney area, assisting in the canteen's operation during meal times, such as serving food, handling money, and ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met- Developed a fact sheet for school canteen staff on how to effectively communicate with CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) students Show less

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

- Offered excellent customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally- Assisted in the preparation and presentation of food, ensuring high-quality standards were maintained- Supported efficient kitchen operations by maintaining a clean and organized workspace- Maintained strict adherence to food safety guidelines, preventing any potential health risks- Demonstrated adaptability when adjusting plans according to last-minute changes or requests from clients

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional catering services- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates- Supported efficient kitchen operations by maintaining a clean and organized workspace- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment, and utensils- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines

New Territories, Hong Kong Sar

Master Of Nutrition And Dietetics, Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General

Student Placements - Healthy Kid's Association (Community Placement) January-March 2023 - Blacktown & Parramatta Community Health Centre.

Bachelor Of Nutrition Science, Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General, Distinction