My Experience As A Registered Dietitian

Being a healthcare professional is a dream that I have had from a young age. My passion toward sciences and food related subjects lead me to enter the field of dietetics. Through my academic experiences, I have learned that diet plays a vital role in one’s life because numerous diseases can be prevented by following a healthy diet and lifestyle. Being a registered dietitian would help me to acquire the capability and credibility to assist people to understand the impacts of nutrition on their health.
One of the beneficial experiences that prepared me for the field was working as a volunteer at California Pacific Medical Center: St Luke’s Campus. This experience opened my eyes to the hospital setting and clinical nutrition. I also had opportunities to visit patients in different
In addition, one of my job duties was to assist patients with menu selections, which I enjoyed greatly. This was a valuable experience because it refined my communication skills. Speaking with patients individually was difficult as some patients did not want to speak or they had difficulty speaking. Therefore, it required skills and practice to finish the work properly. During my time volunteering, one of the most important lessons I have learned is being patient. For example, I am willing to spend more time with people in need in order to provide supportive services to them. Furthermore, I gained working experience in custom service, which shaped me to be more understanding and compassionate toward others. Moreover, this experience helped me to develop a bedside manner, which is important in my future career. To explore myself widely in the world of dietetics, I also volunteered at a long-term care facility, White Blossom Care Center. There, I worked closely with a registered dietitian. This opportunity allowed me to apply my knowledge of medical nutrition therapy into real-life scenarios. The areas that I had contributed myself were calculating