Kc C.
Junior Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist
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Kc Cassandra C. is a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian licensed by the Professional Regulation Commission, with hands-on experience in public health, clinical nutrition, and community-based nutrition programs. As Nutritionist-Dietitian I at the City Government of Mandaluyong, she supports the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition and oversees integration of nutrition interventions into local government investment programs. Her role spans nutrition data management, technical assistance, and policy advocacy to enhance program implementation. Previously, at Jeremiah 29:11 Corporation/Cardinal Santos Medical Center, she managed patient diet prescriptions, supervised therapeutic meal preparation, and enforced food safety protocols. Clinical internship at Veterans Memorial Medical Center and community work with Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines further developed her expertise in therapeutic diet formulation, data analysis, and program documentation. She holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, graduating magna cum laude.
Experience
Nutritionist-Dietitian I
CITY GOVERNMENT OF MANDALUYONG – NUTRITION DIVISION · 2024 — PresentFacilitates alignment of local nutrition programs with the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN), contributes to the annual development and integration of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions in the Local Nutrition Action Plan, and guides technical assistance for barangays and health personnel on interventions such as SAM, IYCF, and EBF. Oversees nutrition data collection, monitoring, and reporting (OPT, SAM, IYCF, EBF), while coordinating documentation for evaluations like MELLPI and sharing best practices across LGUs. Conducts advocacy to support policy adoption and strengthen local financing for nutrition initiatives.Junior Dietitian
JEREMIAH 29:11 CORPORATION / CARDINAL SANTOS MEDICAL CENTER · 2023 — 2024Managed the development and updating of patient diet prescriptions based on medical diagnoses, laboratory results, and therapeutic requirements, and ensured the implementation of physician-ordered therapeutic diets through tray line supervision and monitoring of meal accuracy. Performed clinical review and modification of standardized recipes for specialized therapeutic diets, including renal, diabetic, cardiac, and low-sodium. Implemented quality assurance and food safety protocols for patients with dietary restrictions, coordinated with food service teams, and participated in multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient nutritional care.Clinical Dietetics Intern
VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER · 2023 — 2023Assisted with reviewing and adjusting therapeutic diets in accordance with physician orders and patient preferences, conducted patient interviews to complete nutrition documentation and deliver individualized diet education, and participated in the monitoring of food procurement, preparation, and meal distribution processes to ensure compliance with dietary requirements. Supported planning and delivery of specialized and modified diets under supervision, and contributed to nutrition consultations and patient-centered care plan development alongside the clinical team.Community Nutrition Intern
NUTRITION FOUNDATION OF THE PHILIPPINES · 2022 — 2022Participated in technical committee roles for community nutrition event planning and implementation, processed and analyzed survey data from 245 respondents to generate summary reports, and developed an automated database for BMI, Waist-to-Hip Ratio, and Age-in-Months computations. Provided support to Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) in executing local nutrition activities, assisted with barangay-wide programs, and contributed recommendations for the Barangay Nutrition Action Plan (BNAP) 2023.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and DieteticsPOLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES · 2019 — 2023
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