HADEEL SAMER BARAKAT
Sharjah,UAE
Summary
Dedicated nutrition specialist with expertise in nutrition needs assessment, patient education, and diet modification. Skilled in diabetes management and delivering evidence-based dietary advice to support optimal health outcomes. Proficient in written and verbal communication, with advanced knowledge of MS Office, SPSS, and ESHA software. Committed to improving patient health outcomes through tailored dietary plans and continuous education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Latifa and Rashid Hospital
Dubai
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements
- Assisted patient's with menu plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans
- Assisted bariatric patients and educated them on postoperative diet progression
- Spoke with pregnant women about nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding
- Helped in determining the energy requirements of neonatal in critical care
- Coached neonatal mothers on formula feeding and complementary feeding
Student Senior Project
University of Sharjah
Sharjah
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Conducted research for final year project.
- Gathered information from multiple sources, collected data, analyzed it and presented results
- Produced a published article in the Journal of Eating Disorders called The association of binge eating with Internet addiction, body shape concerns and BMI among university students in the United Arab Emirates
Student Trainee
American Hospital
Dubai
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Monitored and evaluated nutrition care process plans for patients with medical conditions
- Examined food production operations such as menu planning, patient trayline and storage management
Student Trainee
University Hospital Sharjah
Sharjah
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assessed the nutritional status of individual patients with medical conditions
- Collaborated with patients, families, colleagues and tutors in identifying, managing and resolving arising problems
- Analyzed elements of food production, receiving, sanitation, storage and patient tray-line management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Sharjah
Skills
- Nutrition needs assessment
- Patient education
- Diet modification
- Diabetes management
- Evidence-based advice
- Written and verbal communication
- MS Office
- SPSS
- ESHA
Certification
DHA Healthcare Professional Registration Certificate
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Published Research
Title: The association of binge eating with internet addiction, body shape concerns, and BMI among university students in the United Arab Emirates. Published by: Journal of Eating Disorders with Springer Nature
Timeline
Intern
Latifa and Rashid Hospital
10.2021 - 08.2022
Student Senior Project
University of Sharjah
01.2020 - 06.2020
Student Trainee
American Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
Student Trainee
University Hospital Sharjah
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Sharjah
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