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Anastaciah Wanjiku

Anastaciah Wanjiku

Clinical Nutritionist

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About Anastaciah Wanjiku:

Passionate nutritionist with 2 years of experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics in the hospital setting. Dedicated to improving dietary habits and long term health for people of all ages through nutrition coaching, counselling and therapy. Successfully planned diet plans for patients and clients.

Strong communicator with outstanding active listening skills, high work ethic, good customer service and a team player. I have strong abilities in decision making and problem solving.

 

Experience

Nakuru level 5 hospital- Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (Intern)

Organized and planned medical nutrition therapy for a number of patients based on individual medical conditions. Conducted individualized nutrition assessments through anthropometrics, client interviewing, laboratory test and physical assessment to determine nutritional status and risks. Calculated, revised and prescribed proper enteral and parenteral feedings. Counselled and prepared individualized diet and meal plans for clients with nutritional issues such as obesity, eating disorders and tube feeding management

Mbagathi District Hospital- Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 (Attachee)

Monitored calorie count for individual clients based on their specific nutrition needs. Reviewed and interpreted laboratory results and explained their implications to the clients. Developed nutrition care plans addressing individual client conditions.

Makongeni Health Centre- Jul 2017 - Oct 2017 (Attachee)

Educated clients on therapeutic nutrition, food preparation and meal planning. Collaborated with other healthcare personnel to develop effective and appropriate medical nutrition therapy. Identification of nutrition risk in children and expectant women and providing necessary nutrition intervention.

Ruiru Sub-county Hospital- Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 (Attachee)

Conducting continuous health talks to educate on importance of proper nutrition promotion of breastfeeding practices and role of nutrition in management of critical and chronic medical conditions. Identification of malnutrition and preparation of therapeutic feeds.


 

Education

Bachelor of science in food science, nutrition and dietetics

University of Nairobi

Sep 2015 - Sep 2019

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