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Gideon Abako
Public Health Nutritionist
Maiduguri,Borno
Summary
Innovative and experienced Nutritionist with over 4 years of expertise in conducting nutrition assessments and evaluating lifestyle factors. Research and gather information on clients' physical fitness, stress levels, medical diagnoses and medication usage. Offer effective specific diet and lifestyle changes appropriate for each individual to maximize transformations and positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Officer
Save the Children International
Maiduguri, Borno
04.2019 - Current
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
- Reviewed and interpreted important lab results and explained implications to patients.
- Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary care team to address resident nutrition programs.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
- Analyzed, developed, organized and prepared special meals, including low-fat, low-cholesterol and chemical-free meals.
- Managed 150 nutritional educational groups from 2019 to date to increase client nutrition knowledge.
- Supported the quality screening of all children under five years (6-59 months) and ensured that referral systems are in place for all children in the target location and conduct follow-up visits on children referred.
- Promoted, protected and supported the optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices.
- Supported Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergency (IYCF-E), identification of lead mothers, training of health workers and community volunteers.
UN Online Volunteer
Social Development International
Bunduma, Buea
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term project success and increase impact.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to the COVID-19 project demands.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Achieved KPI by effectively managing portfolios with 20 discrepancies.
- Developed and deployed the COVID-19 project while minimizing project interruption and enhancing project operations.
Nutrition Officer
Hakuna Matata Foundation
Minna, Niger
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient conditions, including diabetes and food allergies.
- Assessed calories, sodium, sugar and other nutrition data to oversee patients' diets.
- Spoke with pregnant women about nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding.
- Studied health needs and goals established by dieticians, physicians and nurses to provide nutritious and balanced meals to patients.
- Coordinated menus and ordered necessary items to prepare food for medical requirements.
Medical Laboratory Intern
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
Gwagwalada, Abuja
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Worked with pathologist to isolate abnormalities and narrow down likely diagnoses.
- Located disease markers and outlined findings in thorough reports for clinicians.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Conducted evaluations for as many as 20 patients daily, including EKGs, chemical analysis, urinalysis and hematology.
- Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity.
- Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Federal University of Technology
Minna Nigeria 11.2012 - 12.2017
Skills
Public Health
WIC nutrition assessments
Patient education
Community nutrition services
Staff mentoring
Project Management
Budgeting
National Instruments LabVIEW
Lab equipment maintenance
Test data analysis
MS Office
Computer skills
Teamwork
Leadership
Good listening skills
Conflict resolution
Self-motivated professional
Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
R
IBM SPSS
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
UN Online Volunteer
Social Development International
07.2020 - 12.2020
Nutrition Officer
Save the Children International
04.2019 - Current
Nutrition Officer
Hakuna Matata Foundation
02.2017 - 01.2019
Medical Laboratory Intern
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
05.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Federal University of Technology
11.2012 - 12.2017