Saira Basheer

Dedicated and compassionate Clinical Nutritionist with hands-on experience through multiple hospital internships, including pediatric, renal, and general medical nutrition care. Skilled in assessing nutritional needs, developing personalized diet plans, and providing patient education to support recovery and long-term health. Strong understanding of therapeutic diets, clinical documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Committed to promoting evidence-based nutrition practices and improving patient outcomes through tailored nutritional interventions.

Clinical Nutritionist Intern at Mukhtar A Sheikh Memorial Welfare Hospital Multan (2024-08 – 2024-09)

• Supported clinical nutrition assessments and contributed to the development of patient-specific dietary plans.
• Assisted in counseling patients on therapeutic diets for conditions such as kidney disease, malnutrition, and metabolic disorders.
• Participated in ward rounds and collaborated with the medical team to align nutrition care with treatment goals.
• Observed enteral and parenteral feeding procedures and learned hospital nutrition protocols.
• Helped organize nutrition education sessions for patients and their families.

Clinical Nutritionist Intern at Multan Medical Complex Hospital (2023-11 – 2024-02)

• Assisted in evaluating patients' dietary needs and developing appropriate nutrition care plans under supervision.
• Participated in patient assessments, including anthropometric measurements and dietary recalls.
• Supported the senior nutritionist in creating meal plans for patients with various medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disorders.
• Educated patients and caregivers on nutritional guidelines and healthy eating habits.
• Observed and contributed to clinical rounds and interdisciplinary case discussions.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions and nutrition interventions.

Clinical Nutritionist Intern at Children Complex Hospital Multan (2023-05 – 2023-10)

• Assessed nutritional needs and developed individualized diet plans for pediatric patients based on medical conditions and growth requirements.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to provide integrated care for children with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Monitored patients' progress and adjusted dietary plans to support recovery and growth.
• Educated patients and families on proper nutrition, feeding techniques, and lifestyle modifications to manage conditions such as malnutrition, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders.
• Conducted regular follow-ups and maintained accurate patient records and nutritional assessments.
• Participated in hospital nutrition awareness programs and community outreach initiatives.

Clinical Nutritionist Intern at Multan Institute Of Kidney Diseases (2022-07 – 2022-07)

• Gained exposure to renal nutrition management in patients with chronic kidney disease and dialysis.
• Observed the formulation of specialized renal diets and fluid restriction plans.
• Assisted in basic nutritional assessments and patient education on low-sodium, low-potassium, and protein-controlled diets.
• Shadowed dietitians during consultations and multidisciplinary rounds.

BS in Human Nutrition and Dietitian – The Physio College Of Rehabilitation Sciences Multan (2023)