Angela Kwete
Avondale
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Nutritionist with a proven track record at Cancer Diseases Hospital, adept in nutritional assessment, meal planning, and patient education. Spearheaded a program reducing malnutrition rates significantly. Renowned for exceptional collaboration skills and evidence-based practice, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through interdisciplinary teamwork.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nutritionist
Cancer Diseases Hospital
Lusaka
01.2018 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments tailored to the unique dietary needs of oncology patients
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition plans to manage treatment-related side effects, such as weight loss, nausea, and appetite changes
- Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and dietetic teams to create integrative care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families on the role of nutrition in managing cancer and improving quality of life
- Design specialized meal plans for patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical interventions
- Monitor patients' nutritional progress and adjust plans based on clinical outcomes, lab results, and feedback
- Spearheaded a nutritional intervention program that significantly reduced malnutrition rates
- Conducted nutrition-focused research to enhance patient care practices
Nutrition Technologist
Kasama General Hospital
Kasama
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed malnutrition cases and conducted growth monitoring for children under five
- Provided nutritional counseling and education to HIV patients and expecting mothers
- Delivered community-based nutrition interventions to address local dietary challenges
- Designed and implemented diet plans tailored to patients’ health conditions
Housekeeper
Kasama School of Nursing
Kasama
12.2010 - 12.2016
- Attending to student affairs.
- Upkeep of student accommodation.
- Laundry and lining services.
- Inventory management.
- Student and staff interaction.
- General duties.
- Providing a clean and welcoming environment for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition
St. Eugene University
Lusaka, Zambia01.2023
Diploma - Food and Nutrition
Natural Resources Development College
Lusaka, Zambia01.2016
Taveta - Home Economics And Management
Technical Education Vocational Training
Kasama01-2007
O-Level School Certificate -
Chingola Secondary School
01.2005
Skills
- Nutritional assessment and personalized meal planning
- Patient counseling and education
- Parenteral and enteral nutrition management
- Chronic disease management
- Evidence-based practice
- Diet formulation
- Community outreach and intervention programs
- Nutrition-focused research
- Effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition support
- Macronutrient balance
- Meal planning
- Anthropometric measurements
- Pediatric nutrition
- Gastrointestinal health
- Pregnancy nutrition
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Professional networking
- Medical research
Certification
- Practicing License, Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
Accomplishments
- Labour Day Award - Most Disciplined.
Languages
English
First Language
Bemba
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Nyanja
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
- Prisca Musonda, Senior Nutritionist, Cancer Diseases Hospital, 0973668393
- Augustine Siame, Nutritionist, Kasama General Hospital, 0977682970
- Elson Muulu, Manager Kitwe Schools of Nursing, 0977815171
- Winfrida Kwesha, Principle Tutor Kasama Nursing School, 0977869059
Timeline
Clinical Nutritionist
Cancer Diseases Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Nutrition Technologist
Kasama General Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Housekeeper
Kasama School of Nursing
12.2010 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition
St. Eugene University
Diploma - Food and Nutrition
Natural Resources Development College
Taveta - Home Economics And Management
Technical Education Vocational Training
O-Level School Certificate -
Chingola Secondary School
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