LUIS FERNANDO LARA
Panama City,
Summary
Experienced with nutrition education and program delivery, focusing on promoting healthy lifestyles. Utilizes evidence-based methodologies to create engaging and effective nutrition programs. Knowledge of client counseling and curriculum development ensures comprehensive support for diverse populations. Committed to continuous learning and willing to actively contribute to achieving goals and results that drive the profitable growth of the organization.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Intern
Santo Tomás Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Supervised nutritional care for bedridden and outpatient patients
- Supervision and temperature monitoring of food
- Assisted in patient intake procedures, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation.
- Applied critical thinking skills to analyze complex problems, providing well-reasoned solutions for improved outcomes.
Professional Intern
Kuna Nega Health Center
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Supervised nutritional care for outpatient patients
- Nutritional education through presentations and workshops
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline appointment scheduling processes, enhancing efficiency.
Professional Intern
MIDES
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Visits to various Early Childhood Comprehensive Care Centers (CAIPI)
- Safety inspections in kitchens and cafeterias
- Nutritional care for MIDES staff
- Nutritional education through presentations
Nutrition Educator
Santiago Barraza's Polyclinic
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed educational materials to enhance nutrition knowledge to General Practitioners in the Emergency Department
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current nutrition research and trends for accurate information dissemination.
- Stayed updated with current research in nutrition science to ensure accuracy in all provided information and advice given to clients.
Professional Intern
Riba Smith
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Product categorization with front-of-package labeling
- Enhanced internship experience by actively participating in team projects and collaborating with colleagues.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nutrition and Dietetics
Interamerican University of Panama
Panama City, Panama04.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Science and Humanities with a focus on Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics
St. Augustine School
Panama12.2018
Skills
- Health promotion
- Dietary analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Word (Advanced)
- PowerPoint (Advanced)
- Excel (Intermediate)
- Canva (Intermediate)
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist for Office Word 2010, 2013-10-29
- Microsoft Office Specialist for Office PowerPoint 2010, 2014-07-30
- Health Certificate (White)
- Food Handling Certificate (Green)
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- Talent Recruitment, Panamanian Olympic Committee, 2023-05-01
- Elite Athlete Tracking, Panamanian Olympic Committee, 2023-08-01
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
- Lic. Mayte Batista, +507 6949-3874
- Lic. Leydis Samudio, +507 6501-6594
- Lic. Ana Rodríguez, +507 6582-5226
Timeline
Nutrition Educator
Santiago Barraza's Polyclinic
10.2025 - 10.2025
Professional Intern
Kuna Nega Health Center
10.2024 - 11.2024
Professional Intern
Santo Tomás Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
Professional Intern
Riba Smith
07.2024 - 08.2024
Professional Intern
MIDES
05.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Science and Humanities with a focus on Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics
St. Augustine School
Bachelor's Degree - Nutrition and Dietetics
Interamerican University of Panama