Iziarq Labbie

Registered Dietitian with clinical experience in tertiary and secondary healthcare settings, providing evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients with diabetes, renal disease, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, malnutrition and post-operative recovery. Experienced in multidisciplinary ward rounds, nutrition assessment, patient counselling, therapeutic diet planning and clinical documentation. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient centred care while contributing to improved clinical outcomes in a collaborative hospital environment.

Dietitian at Dietetic Synergy Clinics (DSC) (2026-01 – Present)

• Conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments and developing individualized nutrition care plans for clients with weight management and lifestyle-related health conditions.
• Delivering structured nutrition counseling sessions focused on sustainable behavior change and long-term adherence.
• Monitoring patient progress through systematic review of dietary intake, body composition, physical activity and wellness indicators.
• Designing nutrition interventions aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing disease risk factors.
• Developing patient education resources that simplify complex nutrition concepts into practical recommendations.
• Maintained detailed patient records, progress reports and outcome tracking systems.

Dietetic Intern at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) (2025-01 – 2026-02)

• Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments and developed individualized nutrition care plans for 30+ patients weekly across medical and surgical wards.
• Developed and implemented personalized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) plans for patients with diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, post-surgical recovery, and malnutrition.
• Participated actively in clinical ward rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring nutrition interventions are aligned with broader rehabilitation and recovery goals.
• Reviewed biochemical parameters including HbA1c, electrolytes, lipid profile, renal function tests and anthropometric measurements to guide nutrition interventions.
• Delivered individualized nutrition counselling to 1000+ patients and caregivers during clinical internship.
• Collaborated with food service personnel to ensure timely delivery of therapeutic diets.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, dietary interventions, and care plan adjustments in medical records.
• Ensured all nutrition services comply with national healthcare regulations, food safety standards, and institutional protocols.
• Received the Award for Innovation and Creativity and Tech-Savvy Intern recognition from the Dietitians Association of Nigeria UNTH (2026).

Student Nutritionist at General Hospital Ikorodu (2022-03 – 2022-12)

• Delivered nutritional counselling to 500+ patients across diverse conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and malnutrition.
• Conducted detailed nutritional assessments to 500+ patients; administered Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to malnourished children aged 0–59 months.
• Assisted in planning therapeutic meal plans for patients with chronic and acute medical conditions.
• Led food demonstration classes for mothers initiating complementary feeding; presented a seminar on Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation.

Student Nutritionist at General Hospital Odan (2022-05 – 2022-06)

• Prepared therapeutic meals for patients with specific medical needs; performed energy requirement calculations based on individual health conditions.
• Ensured accuracy in patient diet tickets and meal labelling; presented a case study on Nephrotic Syndrome and Hypertension.

Nutritionist Assistant at Lagos State Ministry of Health (2016-10 – 2017-02)

• Conducted community-wide nutrition sensitisation programmes across Lagos State.
• Performed nutritional assessments and provided individual counselling; managed data entry of nutritional information from primary healthcare centres.

B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics – Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) (2018 – 2023)

National Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics – Federal Polytechnic Ede (2013 – 2017)