Hepsibah Yabesh

Nutrition and healthcare professional with a bachelor's degree in food science and nutrition and experience in clinical nutrition, nutrition assessment, patient education, therapeutic diets, community nutrition, research, and food safety. Currently working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Minnesota, providing direct patient care and collaborating with healthcare teams. Seeking a nutrition-focused position where clinical nutrition knowledge and U.S. healthcare experience can contribute to improved patient and community health outcomes.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Epiphany Assisted Living - Minnesota

(2026-01)

• Provide direct patient/resident care while maintaining dignity, privacy, and safety.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and feeding.
• Measure and document vital signs and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assist patients with meals and hydration while following individualized care and dietary instructions.
• Document patient care accurately and communicate effectively with nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and confidentiality procedures.
• Support patients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and other daily care needs.

Nutritionist - Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital - Kenya

(2018-01 - 2023-12)

• Conducted nutrition assessments and identified patients' dietary and nutritional needs.
• Provided nutrition counseling and education on healthy eating and disease-specific dietary needs.
• Supported inpatient and outpatient therapeutic and supplementary feeding programs.
• Assisted with preparation and monitoring of therapeutic feeds.
• Developed cultural and age-appropriate nutrition interventions.
• Collected and maintained nutrition-related patients and program data.
• Evaluated meal plans and recommended modifications based on patient needs.

Researcher - Africa Scan Inc. - Kenya

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

• Collected and analyzed health and nutrition-related data.
• Evaluated eating habits, physical activity, and preventive health behaviors.
• Assisted with testing a mobile health application designed to support healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Collected and documented participant feedback.

Compliance & Regulations Intern - Agriculture and Food Authority - Kenya

(2015-12 - 2016-08)

• Supported food-safety and quality-compliance activities throughout food production and processing.
• Conducted facility assessments to evaluate compliance with established standards.
• Researched food-safety requirements and regulatory practices.
• Assisted with stakeholder education and workshops.

Nutritionist volunteer - Rachuonyo County Hospital - Kenya

(2013-05 - 2013-09)

• Conducted nutrition assessments and developed individualized meal plans.
• Provided nutrition education for patients with diabetes, hypertension, maternal health needs, and other conditions.
• Supported maternal and child nutrition programs, including growth monitoring.
• Assisted with therapeutic feeding programs for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Provided nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.

Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Nutrition - Karatina University (2015)

Bachelor's Degree - U.S. Equivalency - World Education Services (WES)