Allegra Lazzarotto
Dublin 1,Ireland
Summary
My international experiences have helped me build the skills to work well in multicultural and multinational settings, and have made me more adaptable, open-minded, and able to see challenges as opportunities. My gentle and empathetic personality allows me to get along easily with both colleagues and patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Dietitian
Bon Secours Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Independently managed a high-volume inpatient caseload across specialties including oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, geriatrics, palliative care, neurology, respiratory medicine, and gastroenterology
- Provided personalized outpatient dietary counselling for patients with diabetes (T2DM and T3cDM), coeliac disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, IBS, IBD, diverticulitis, and those requiring weight management
- Developed expertise in the assessment, initiation, and monitoring of TPN and EN
- Supported the oncology day clinic by prescribing ONS and advising on symptom management for taste changes, altered bowel movements, N/V, and weight loss
- Started as first dietitian in the new gastroenterology service, collaborating with consultants and CNS to enhance tailored nutrition support for complex IBD patients
- Represented the dietetics department in two weekly MDT meetings
- Delivered targeted training for medical staff on refeeding syndrome guidelines to improve awareness and adherence to safe practice
- Contributed to the implementation of IDDSI supporting catering and nursing staff education to ensure consistent new standards for dysphagia management
- Designed and implemented a Quality Improvement Project in the oncology day ward, introducing proactive nutritional starter packs with ONS and patient education resources to create a standardized early-intervention process
- Responsible for organising patient referrals, waiting lists, appointments, and other administrative tasks for the department and clinics
- Developed dietary information sheets for patients based on the latest evidence from INDI, NICE, and ESPEN guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise (Dietetics Concentration)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
USA 08.2018 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
University College Dublin
Ireland 01.2023 - 12.2024
Certification
CORU Registered Dietitian (DI068474)
Driver's license (SI5229448B)
INDI member (2904)
Timeline
Dietitian
Bon Secours Hospital
03.2025 - 10.2025
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
University College Dublin
01.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise (Dietetics Concentration)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
08.2018 - 05.2022
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