Deb Nash

A highly motivated and personable Registered Dietitian Candidate with a strong foundation in clinical nutrition therapy, highlighted by specialized practicum experience working alongside the Chair of the Dietitians of Canada Dysphagia Assessment and Treatment Network. Skilled in comprehensive nutritional screening, therapeutic diet implementation, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, and medical nutrition therapy for complex acute and chronic conditions. Demonstrated ability to collaborate within interprofessional healthcare teams to optimize nutrition care and improve patient outcomes.

Committed to providing patient-centred care for diverse populations by considering individual needs, cultural factors, and social determinants of health to deliver meaningful and accessible nutrition interventions.

Clinical Dietitian (Inpatient) - Valley Regional Hospital

Completed comprehensive inpatient clinical rotations across the ICU, Surgical, Emergency, Dialysis, Stroke, and Medical Units, providing nutrition care for patients with complex acute and chronic conditions.

• Conducted nutrition screenings and assessments, providing individualized medical nutrition therapy and education for conditions including cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, liver disease, various gastrointestinal disorders and post-surgical nutrition needs.
• Prescribed and implemented individualized nutrition interventions, including therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets in accordance with the IDDSI framework, and enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Completed bedside swallow assessments and participated in modified barium swallow studies in collaboration with SLPs to guide dysphagia management and nutrition care plans.

Clinical Dietitian (Primary Care and Outpatient) - Valley Regional Hospital

Completed diverse outpatient clinical rotations across family medicine clinics, hospital outpatient services, and a Diabetes Education Centre.

• Applied motivational interviewing and patient-centred counselling strategies to promote sustainable behaviour change and self-management.
• Facilitated group nutrition education sessions, including "Diabetes Quick Start" classes, to support patient engagement and effective diabetes self-management.
• Managed nutrition care for individuals with chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, dyslipidemia, inflammatory bowel disease, GERD, MASLD, pancreatitis, osteoporosis, obesity, and weight management goals.

Dietetic Practicum Program - Nutrition and Dietetics - Acadia University and Nova Scotia Health (2025-01 - 2026-12)

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics, Minor in Chemistry and Biology (2021-01 - 2025-12)