Jessica Khalife
Dubai
Summary
Licensed Clinical Dietitian with experience excelling in patient education and medical nutritional therapy. Expert in crafting individualized meal plans and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based advice and nutrition counseling. Demonstrates exceptional verbal communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving nutrition care processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
NSN International
Ashrafieh, Lebanon
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in various clinical settings.
- Educated patients and families on appropriate nutrition management strategies for specific health conditions.
- Conducted thorough nutritional assessments to identify malnutrition risk factors and develop effective interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current nutrition care plans, utilizing quality improvement processes to refine strategies and improve patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized meal plans for patients, considering their medical conditions and personal preferences.
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
Clinical Dietitian
Saint George Hospital
Beirut, Lebanon
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Educated individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing insight into the role of nutrition in overall patient care and contributing to comprehensive treatment planning efforts.
- Streamlined meal service operations by collaborating with food service staff to ensure timely delivery of meals meeting quality standards.
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
- Assisted patients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical And Public Health Nutrition
Lebanese University
Lebanon 2020
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Lebanese University
Lebanon 2018
Skills
Written and verbal communication
Evidence-based advice
Patient Education
Nutrition counseling
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Individualized support
Behavior Change Techniques
Dietary planning
Nutrition needs assessment
Menu development
Health Education
Cooking instruction
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
NSN International
01.2019 - 09.2022
Clinical Dietitian
Saint George Hospital
07.2018 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Clinical And Public Health Nutrition
Lebanese University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Lebanese University