Qais Al Ismail
Dhahran,Eastern Province
Summary
Provide strategic and operational leadership for Clinical Nutrition Services, driving excellence in patient care, clinical governance, quality improvement, workforce development, and digital transformation. Lead the optimization of Epic and CBORD systems to enhance nutrition care delivery, operational efficiency, patient safety, data analytics, and organizational performance while supporting JHAH's mission and strategic objectives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Clinical Dietary Specialist
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Dhahran, Eastern Province
2016.12 - Current
- Serve as a subject matter expert on nutrition-related initiatives, contributing to organizational decision-making and multidisciplinary care strategies.
- Drive excellence in medical nutrition therapy through the adoption of evidence-based practices, clinical innovation, and continuous quality improvement.
- Lead multidisciplinary collaboration across clinical services to optimize care pathways, enhance patient experience, and improve healthcare outcomes.
- Direct quality improvement projects, clinical audits, and outcome measurement programs to strengthen service effectiveness and organizational performance.
- Contribute to departmental and institutional strategic planning, policy development, and healthcare transformation initiatives.
- Provide clinical leadership and governance for nutrition-related workflows within the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR), ensuring optimization, standardization, and alignment with clinical best practices.
- Lead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of CBORD functionalities related to diet orders, allergy management, therapeutic diets, menu management, nutrition data, and patient meal services.
- Serve as the departmental lead for system enhancements, workflow automation, digital transformation initiatives, and technology-enabled improvements within Clinical Nutrition Services.
Clinical dietitian
Saudi Aramco
Dhahran, Eastern Province
2002.02 - 2016.11
- Conduct comprehensive pediatric nutrition assessments
- Deliver comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients
- Apply evidence‑based Nutrition Care Process
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals as part of multidisciplinary care teams.
- Mentor and support clinical dietitians, interns, and new staff members to promote professional development and clinical excellence.
- Contribute to the development and standardization of clinical nutrition guidelines, protocols, and best practices.
- Participate in community outreach and health promotion activities focused on preventive nutrition and wellness.
- Support operational planning, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives within the Clinical Nutrition Department.
Medical Nutritional Representative
Abbott Laboratories Company
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2001.01 - 2002.01
- Promoted product knowledge, enhanced sales performance.
- Perfected sales presentations leading to higher conversion rates.
- Managed daily operations ensuring smooth workflow and coordination.
- Coordinated events to promote company products and services.
Clinical dietitian
Al Mana General Hospital
Khobar, Eastern Province
1997.11 - 1999.12
- Coordinated with catering staff for provision of special meals according to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients about the importance of proper nutrition, resulting in improved lifestyle habits.
- Assessed nutritional needs based on health status and disease conditions of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Clinical Nutrition
King Saud University
Riyadh, Riyadh Region 1991.01 - 1995.01
Clinical Nutrition Management for Inherited Metabolic Disorders
Monash University and Children's Research Institute
Melbourne/Australia 2010.10 - 2011.11
Skills
Innovative thinking
Change implementation
Technology integration
Memberships
- Member of the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
- Member of the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM)
Timeline
Senior Clinical Dietary Specialist
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
2016.12 - Current
Clinical Nutrition Management for Inherited Metabolic Disorders
Monash University and Children's Research Institute
2010.10 - 2011.11
Clinical dietitian
Saudi Aramco
2002.02 - 2016.11
Medical Nutritional Representative
Abbott Laboratories Company
2001.01 - 2002.01
Clinical dietitian
Al Mana General Hospital
1997.11 - 1999.12
Bachelor of Applied Science - Clinical Nutrition
King Saud University
1991.01 - 1995.01