Yvonne Omwenga

• Work with patients who either already have diabetes or who are at risk for developing it
• Perform diabetes treatment tasks and monitor patients’ progress
• Educate patients and their families about diabetes and how to manage it
• Work with patients to identify and encourage opportunities for lifestyle changes
• Encourage patients to maintain optimal glycemic control to be able to Improve quality of life
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
• Participated in community awareness and screening on Diabetes and hypertension

• Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives that streamlined diabetes education processes and increased overall efficiency.
• Facilitated group classes on various aspects of diabetes management, empowering participants to make informed decisions regarding their care.
• Leveraged strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with both patients and healthcare professionals, fostering a cohesive care environment.
• Established strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the education process.
• Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and progress, assisting in data-driven decision-making for future program improvements.
• Assisted nutritional staff with serving meals and enhancing mealtime experience.
• Evaluated patient progress and adjusted education strategies as needed, ensuring continued growth in self-management skills.
• Provided ongoing support for patients through follow-up appointments and phone consultations, enhancing their ability to manage their condition independently.
• Conducted assessments of newly diagnosed diabetics, identifying learning needs and establishing goals for individualized education programs.

⦁ Appling the Nutrition Care process to provide medical nutrition therapy
⦁ Conducting nutrition Counseling primarily to educate patients on food and nutrition
⦁ Planning individualized diet plans
⦁ Supplementing malnourished patients through the supplementary feeding and outpatient therapeutic program

• I was the group leader for the KNDI interns that encouraged my professional growth and helped me gained managerial skills.
• Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition in managing chronic conditions, empowering them to make healthier choices.
• Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.

⦁ Participated in the provision of nutritional care through assessment of nutritional status.
⦁ Provision of medical nutrition therapy through application of the Nutrition Care process.
⦁ Conducting nutrition Counseling primarily to educate patients on food and nutrition
⦁ Planned individualized diet plans
⦁ Working in the supplementary feeding programs and outpatient therapeutic program by offering therapeutic feeds

• Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments, contributing to accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.