Aparna Shaju
Summary
Clinical Nutritionist proficient in dietary assessments, meal planning, and nutritional counseling. Conducts comprehensive analyses of medical conditions, driving effective dietary management. Engages in community health initiatives to promote well-being and healthy dietary habits.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
VPS Lakeshore Hospital
Kochi, India
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Proficient in clinical nutrition, adept at patient dietary assessments, meal planning, and nutritional counseling.
- Demonstrated quick mastery of complex nutritional concepts, ensuring efficient and professional personal care.
- Conducted comprehensive analyses of five case studies on medical conditions such as cancer and chronic kidney disease.
- Presented a case study at AEDAN (Association for Evidence- based Dietetics and Nutrition), showcasing strong analytical and communication skills in a professional environment.
- Completed a specialized dietitian course in bariatric nutrition from the Department of Gastroenterology and the Diabetic Department at Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi.
- Actively engaged in community health initiatives by conducting medical camps at Petronet LNG Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
- Led educational sessions on dietary habits and well-being at local residence associations
Education
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Nutrition and Health Science (Level 8) Year 4
Technological University of Shannon
Athlone, Ireland01-2026
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Development
Mount Carmel College, Autonomous.
Bangalore, India01-2024
Higher Secondary/ 12th Grade -
Holy Grace Academy
Thrissur, India01-2021
High School/ 10th Grade -
St. Joseph's School
Abu Dhabi, UAE01-2019
Skills
IT Skills: Sound Knowledge and Experience in using all MS Office Applications, etc
Clinical Skills:
- Dietary assessment
- Clinical diet management
- Patient interaction
- Nutritional counselling
- Diet modification
- Active listener
- Food safety knowledge
- Dietary management of chronic diseases
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Interests
- Traveling, cooking, listening to music, Video Making, Dancing
Certification
- Completed HACCP Level IV Training and Certified in Food Safety Management System.
- Completed Advanced training in Exercise and Sports Science at St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences.
Accomplishments
- Engaged in enteral and parenteral nutrition workshops at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, India.
- Participated in the 'Nutritional Conclave' by The Nourishing Schools Foundation, addressing malnutrition issues.
- Actively contributed to the Food Science and Nutrition Association and the Nutritional Counseling Cell ' NUTRITIUM' at the college
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
VPS Lakeshore Hospital
07.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Nutrition and Health Science (Level 8) Year 4
Technological University of Shannon
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Development
Mount Carmel College, Autonomous.
Higher Secondary/ 12th Grade -
Holy Grace Academy
High School/ 10th Grade -
St. Joseph's School