Shana Jackson
Converse,TX
Summary
Experience in coordinating and directing individualized nutrition and breastfeeding services for WIC Program participants based on assessment of health and nutrition information. Selects and delivers basic or customized supplemental food packages to participants to meet nutritional requirements. Counsels individuals and groups on good nutrition, healthy eating habits and nutrition monitoring to improve quality of life for high-risk participants.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WIC Nutritionist
City of San Antonio, HRS/WEEK
San Antonio, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Responsible for supervising, directing and operating a clinic and/or program site of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) that certifies approximately 2,700 participants per month.
- Exercises functional supervision over 3 assigned personnel.
- Plans and assists in the development of various nutrition education programs designed to promote optimum health through the understanding and daily practice of basic nutrition principles
- Conducts evaluations of nutritional status based on interpretation of recognized signs and symptoms of malnutrition and dietary deficiencies and formulates and establishes programs of prevention and control
- Provides advice and consultation regarding the implementation of therapeutic diets and specialized formulas prescribed by physicians for participants.
- Provides nutritional consultation, create SMART goals, and discuss program guidelines, benefits, and breastfeeding resources with WIC participants
- Coordinates activities of the assigned staff to maintain optimal workflow in the clinic or service site.
- Conducted cooking demonstrations.
- Plans scheduling of participants and monitors caseload at assigned clinic or site
- Conducts audits of client charts, eligibility, and food delivery.
- Responsible for staff performance evaluations.
- Facilitated, supported and documented participant-centered nutritional care and counseling of high-risk women, infants and children.
- Identified and referred participants to other health care community resources to address issues or concerns beyond scope of practice.
- Obtained and assessed health history information, dietary intake, anthropometric and blood work data from WIC participants to determine nutritional and medical risks for program enrollment.
Dental Program Coordinator
LSU Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed patient scheduling, staff assignments, and $10k monthly budget for multi-specialty dental practice
- Supervised 9 auxiliary employees; assigned duties of dental assistants and front desk staff
- Directed and conducted recruitment and hiring of 2 dental assistants and 2 first line supervisors
- Created purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services
- Produced production/collection reports monthly to process payroll for 25 dentists
- Reconciled general ledger to deposit, payroll, and expenses.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update faculty and staff on program details and milestones.
Dental Assistant Supervisor
LSU Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA
10.2007 - 05.2014
- Supervised 3 dental assistants in one of the nations’ top postgraduate Prosthodontic programs for aesthetics
- Assigned assistants to 4 clinics, 9 residents, and provided support or instruction when needed
- Recorded treatment plans and notes into an average of 300 electronic patient records per week
- Monitored dental supplies and equipment inventory valued at $4k
- Took panoramic, single, and full mouth digital radiographs
- Assisted residents and faculty in full mouth restorations, surgical implant placements, and delivery of implant supported hybrid prosthesis
- Responsible for annual performance reviews of staff assistants.
Education
B.S - Food and Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2020
A.S - General Science
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05.2011
Skills
- Cooking instruction
- Food counseling
- WIC nutrition assessments
- Community nutrition services
- Critical Thinking
Certification
DANB Certified Dental Assistant, Since 2009
Certified ServSafe Food Protection Manager, Since 2017
Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager, Since 2018
Timeline
WIC Nutritionist
City of San Antonio, HRS/WEEK
05.2021 - Current
Dental Program Coordinator
LSU Health Sciences Center
05.2014 - 02.2016
Dental Assistant Supervisor
LSU Health Sciences Center
10.2007 - 05.2014
B.S - Food and Nutrition
The University of Alabama
A.S - General Science
Delgado Community College