Miriam Mutua Nabie
Clinical Nutritionist
Kimilili
Summary
Clinical Nutritionist with 6 years of experience in patient nutrition management, counseling and nutrition education. Very passionate about pediatric nutrition and an advocate of appropriate Maternal and Young Child Nutrition. Done extensive work with cleft lip and palate patients both as outpatients and inpatients in providing pre- and post-op nutritional care. Able to work with various personality types and answer nutritional and health questions from family members of patients as well as from other medical professions. Loves to Speak Nutrition.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nutrition Advisor
Smile Train
01.2021 - Current
- Conducting cleft nutrition trainings for Smile Train partner hospitals
- Reviewing nutrition grants from partners
- Providing nutrition mentorship to nutritionist and other healthcare providers running Smile Train funded nutrition programs.
Clinical Nutritionist
IcFEM Dreamland Mission Hospital
Kimilili
02.2016 - Current
- Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals and other materials used in teaching.
- Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.
- Planned, directed, and monitored clinical functions of dietetic staff.
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping, and use by other medical professionals.
- Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary care team to address resident nutrition programs.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
- Coordinated and implemented nutrition programs within community to promote healthy eating.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals in creating nutrition-related treatment plans.
- Established and running of cleft nutrition clinic at Hospital.
- Providing feeding support to children with cleft lip and palate and other children with feeding challenges such as children with cerebral palsy
- Created awareness about inclusive nutrition programs in Bungoma County
- Trained Nutritionists and Other Health Care Providers within Bungoma County on Cleft Nutrition.
Clinical Nutritionist - Intern
Kakamega County General Hospital
Kakamega
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals and other materials used in teaching.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping, and use by other medical professionals.
- Provided in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
- Management of malnutrition in children as per IMAM guidelines.
- Provided supplementation to severely and moderately malnourished patients
- Planned nutritious and therapeutic meal options for individuals with various health needs and conditions.
- Educated mothers on IYCF (Infant and Young child feeding) as per IYCF guidelines in post-natal and child Immunization clinic.
Student Nutritionist - Attachment
AMPATH - Mt. Elgon Sub-County Hospital
Kapsokwony
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Planned and provided nutrition health education to people living with HIV/AIDS
- Nutritional counseling to mothers with malnourished children.
- Supervised and monitored preparation and serving of patients’ meals
- Participated in mobile outreach services and carried out nutrition activities
- Conducting health education to TB clients
Student Nutritionist - Clinical Attachment
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.
- Nutrition counseling to patients with various conditions: Diabetes Type II, Hypertension, Cancers, Kidney Infections, Liver diseases and other general medical conditions such as Malaria
- Conducted nutritional assessments to patients to guide nutrition intervention to provide for each patient
- Management of malnutrition with complications as inpatient
- Gave nutritional supplements to patients with certain deficiencies or malnutrition to help meet their dietary needs.
- Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
- Provided in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Dietetics- Diet Therapy
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technolog
Kakamega 09.2020 - Current
Postgraduate Program - Pediatric Nutrition
Boston University, School of Medicine
Boston 01.2022 - 10.2022
Postgraduate Executive Course - Hospital Management For Health Professionals
Strathmore University Business School
Nairobi 01.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
University of Eastern Africa Baraton
Eldoret 07.2011 - 08.2015
Skills
Clinical dietetics
undefinedAccomplishments
- I was part of the team that helped develop the Smile Train/SPOON cleft nutrition curriculum and was instrumental in rolling it out in Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and Virtually in West and Central Africa in 2019 and 2020. Since 2021, I have been a Cleft Nutrition Lead-Trainer having run trainings in Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
- My presentation at the 14th International Cleft Congress, Cleft 2022 Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland was shortlisted for the inaugural Circle of Cleft Professionals (COCP) Award recognizing the most impactful research upon multi-disciplinary, team-based, and locally rooted cleft care in Low and Middle Income County (LMIC) context.
Scientific Presentations and Conferences
- ACPA 2019 – American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Annual Conference – Tuscon, AZ
- The 61st AGM & Scientific Conference for West African College of Surgeons, Cotonou, Benin - Presenter
- S4CC 2020 - Solutions for Comprehensive Cleft Care Conference - Panelist
- Cleft 2022 - 14th International Cleft Conference in Edinburgh Scotland, UK - Presenter on: Palate Examination of every newborn; barriers and opportunities to change in clinical practice and early referral in Bungoma County, Western Kenya
Research
- Increase in undernutrition among children agen 6-59 months in kamoriongo village, Nandi County, Kenya.
- Taskforce on Neonatal safety in cleft care, Bungoma County, Kenya.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 18th November, 1993
Marital Status: Single
Nationality: Kenyan
Gender: Female
Languages: English (Fluent in written and Spoken), Kiswahili (Fluent in written and Spoken), Local Languages (Luhya- Bukusu (Average spoken)
Hobbies: Reading, music, travelling, community involvement
References
1. Mrs. Margaret Soita, Hospital Administrator, IcFEM Dreamland Mission Hospital, Tel: +254724581595, Email: margaretnafula14@gmail.com
2. Mrs. Margaret Oyugi, Nutritionist-In-Charge, Kakamega County General Hospital. Tel: +254721632445, Email: margyoyugi@yahoo.com
3. Dr. Onyango Dorothy, Departmental Chair, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Tel:+254703274803 / +254735460132 , Email: dorothyonyango@yahoo.com
Timeline
Postgraduate Program - Pediatric Nutrition
Boston University, School of Medicine
01.2022 - 10.2022
Nutrition Advisor
Smile Train
01.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Medical Dietetics- Diet Therapy
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technolog
09.2020 - Current
Postgraduate Executive Course - Hospital Management For Health Professionals
Strathmore University Business School
01.2019 - 11.2019
Clinical Nutritionist
IcFEM Dreamland Mission Hospital
02.2016 - Current
Clinical Nutritionist - Intern
Kakamega County General Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2017
Student Nutritionist - Attachment
AMPATH - Mt. Elgon Sub-County Hospital
04.2015 - 07.2015
Student Nutritionist - Clinical Attachment
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
University of Eastern Africa Baraton
07.2011 - 08.2015
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