Gillian Chong

Experience

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  Tan Tock Seng Hospital

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Dietetic Intern

  Shadowed dietitians in clinical rotations, developing an understanding of the role of dietetics in a hospital setting.Designed brochures on vitamins and minerals, promoting nutrition education for the public.Experimented with snacks for patients on pureed diets, and conducted surveys and taste tests to determine their popularity and success.

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  Pepperdine University

  Sept 2016 - May 2018

  Planned and coordinated Sunday morning Bible classes, coordinated campus-wide house groups and led one weekly house group meeting.Planned, coordinated, and led a six-week Bible study series for international students in Mandarin.

  • Student Affairs Intern

    Jan 2015 - May 2018

  • Campus Ministry Intern

    Sept 2016 - Apr 2017
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  Keystone Camp

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Foodservice Manager

  Trained and managed six kitchen staff members, serving daily meals for over 200 children during camp sessions.Planned weekly menus and placed Sysco food orders twice a week, providing nutritious and appetizing meals for campers.Managed safety and sanitation in the kitchen and dining hall at all times, maintaining Grade A health standards.Responded to constantly changing dynamics and daily challenges that arose, developing crisis management skills.https://reflectingrelivingrejoicing.wordpress.com/ Show less

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  Pepperdine University

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  Dietetic Intern

  Teaching Summer GE Nutrition Course- Prepared and led in-class activities and lectures on topics in nutrition, educating non-major students on key issues in nutritional science- Developed creative methods of delivering information in class, providing students with an engaging learning experience.Hospital Foodservice- Responded to staffing needs and stepped up where needed, demonstrating situational awareness and initiative.- Assisted in recipe development and collecting patient feedback, improving patient satisfaction during their admission.- Provided in-services to Nutrition Services employees, encouraging communication and educating employees on appropriate practices.School Foodservice- Prepared for an annual administrative review, organizing and updating relevant documents.- Analyzed the nutritional quality of meals served in school food programs, proposing changes to ensure compliance with upcoming changes to nutritional requirements of the Child Nutrition Program.Community Nutrition- Assessed and compiled resources that are available to participants, encouraging active participation in the WIC program and its partnering organizations.- Provided nutrition education on feeding children at different ages, equipping participants to feel confident in building a healthy relationship with food for their children.Clinical (Acute Care)- Offered individualized care to adult and pediatric patients in critical care and step down units.- Conducted a literature review on intestinal tuberculosis and a professional presentation on a case study patient.Clinical (Long Term Care)- Conducted regular nutrition assessments for residents, ensuring their nutritional needs were metClinical (Renal)- Provided nutrition education and high-protein snack ideas to patients, in order to promote adequate nutritional intake for dialysis needs.- Surveyed patients about their health, assisting the dietitian in providing optimal care to meet each patient's needs. Show less

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  Ventura County Medical Center

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  Registered Dietitian
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  Tan Tock Seng Hospital

  Oct 2020 - now

  Dietitian