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RAHMATH NISHA SIKKANTHAR

Chennai

Summary

Aspiring Nutritionist with a specialization in cardiology, bringing two years of experience in clinical nutrition and dietetics and heart failure counselling. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and effective communication to foster healthy communities and enhance nutritional outcomes. Passionate about collaborating with healthcare professionals to advance expertise and contribute to a nutritious future generation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nutritionist & Heart Failure Counsellor

Portea Healthvista Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
07.2023 - Current
  • Provide specialized cardiac nutrition counselling, integrating clinical expertise with dietary strategies to enhance heart health outcomes for patients.
  • Guide patients through heart failure management, offering personalized diet plans and lifestyle modifications to improve quality of life.
  • Develop and implement tailored nutritional interventions, leading to measurable improvements in patient cardiovascular health indicators.
  • Partner with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to create comprehensive care plans, addressing both nutritional and medical aspects of heart failure.
  • Introduce novel dietary approaches and patient education techniques, enhancing adherence to heart-healthy lifestyle recommendations.

Clinical Nutritionist

Hycare Hospital
Chennai
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Developed personalized nutrition plans for patients, conducted nutritional assessments, and collaborated with medical teams to optimize patient care outcomes.
  • Implemented evidence-based dietary interventions, leading to improved recovery rates and reduced hospital stays for patients with chronic conditions.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to integrate dietary recommendations into comprehensive treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Conducted weekly classses for nurses & other healthcare professionals to educate them on nutrition & it's importance in patient care.
  • Provided nutritional counselling and education to patients and families, empowering them to make informed dietary choices for long-term health management.

Registered Dietitian Internship

Madras Medical Mission
Chennai
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Participating in research related to nutrition, collecting data, and helping analyze results to contribute to evidence-based practices.
  • Created educational materials such as handouts and fact sheets in order to educate patients about healthy eating habits.
  • Monitored kitchen staff adherence to proper food safety protocols, such as temperature control, cross contamination prevention.
  • Developed and delivered presentations on nutrition and wellness topics to professional and community groups.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to promote healthy eating habits among at-risk populations.
  • Attended conferences and workshops in order to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in nutrition science.

Intern Dietitian

Dr.Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre
Chennai
05.2019 - 05.2019
  • Educated patients on healthy eating habits through individual sessions or group classes to maintain their blood sugar levels to avoid further complications.
  • Attented workshops, volunteered in community programs providing nutrition guidance & support for patients with diabetes & other chronic complications.
  • Participated in cooking competitions creating healthy & delicious unique recipes tailored to diabetes management.

Intern Dietitian

Govt. Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital
Chennai
05.2017 - 06.2017
  • Developed individualized meal plans to meet the needs of patients according to their medical conditions.
  • Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of nutrient analyses of recipes and menus.
  • Provided patient counselling on nutrition topics such as weight management, diabetes management and heart health.
  • Observed kitchen staff in food service operations to ensure compliance with dietary guidelines.

Education

M.Sc - Foods & Nutrition

Queen Mary's College
Chennai
10-2020

B.Sc - Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Service Management

Anna Adarsh College For Women
Chennai
04-2018

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Nutritional Counselling
  • Nutritional Assessments
  • Heart Failure Management
  • Diabetes Educator
  • TELE Diet Counselling
  • Meal Planning
  • Patient Education
  • MS Office-Docs/Word/Excel
  • Canva
  • Creating You Tube videos based on nutrition education

Soft Skills

  • Research & analytical thinking
  • Excellent communication & collaboration
  • Leadership & team management
  • Creativity & adaptability

Personal Information

Age: 27

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Beginner (A1)
A1

Timeline

Clinical Nutritionist & Heart Failure Counsellor

Portea Healthvista Pvt Ltd.
07.2023 - Current

Clinical Nutritionist

Hycare Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023

Registered Dietitian Internship

Madras Medical Mission
06.2021 - 12.2021

Intern Dietitian

Dr.Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre
05.2019 - 05.2019

Intern Dietitian

Govt. Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2017

M.Sc - Foods & Nutrition

Queen Mary's College

B.Sc - Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Service Management

Anna Adarsh College For Women

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