Arshiya Nazar

* Conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments of patients to identify individual dietary needs and develop appropriate nutrition care plans. This includes: * Interviews patients and document pertinent information on the appropriate nutrition documentation forms * Educates and counsels patients and families on nutritional issues, either individually or in groups. * Evaluates the appropriateness of the ordered diet and recommend diet order changes as indicated * Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy to patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol. * Recommends substitutions (meals or oral nutrition supplements) if patient is unable to eat the meal provided, in accordance with the patient’s diet restrictions. * When necessary/relevant, coordinate care and relate information on assigned patients to food production and catering staff to ensure dietary requirements are met and appropriate dietary recommendations are followed. * Completes a nutritional assessment on patients being started and/or already placed on enteral or parenteral nutrition. * Provides follow-up nutritional assessments as clinically indicated. * Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care. * Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings to contribute expertise on nutrition-related issues and provide recommendations for patient care. * Develops and implements nutrition-related programs and initiatives within the hospital to promote wellness and disease prevention. * Cooperates with the catering services staff regarding the provision of therapeutic diets as needed/ requested: updating menus, supervising tray lines, audits, staff training * Maintains updated and necessary patient education materials.  * Performs various administrative/educational duties related to public health nutrition programs. * Maintains professional growth and development through completion of required departmental competencies.