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Alyssa A De Leon

Riverview,Florida

Summary

Bringing compassionate and energetic approach to educating others about nutrition and wellness. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of nutritional science and effective communication skills. Committed to fostering positive health outcomes and empowering individuals to make informed dietary choices.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nutrition Educator

Women, Infant and Children clinic- WIC (Florida Department of Health)
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Completes the medical history, nutrition history, and breastfeeding assessment for WIC clients, except those determined to be at medical high risk
  • Develops, monitors, evaluates, and revises nutrition education plans for high and low risk WIC clients and provides/documents nutrition and breastfeeding counseling per program policies
  • Certifies eligible clients for participation in the WIC program by determining and assigning correct nutrition risk per program policies
  • Assigns/updates client food prescriptions according to program regulations
  • Reviews medical and health records for nutritionally relevant data and refers medical high-risk clients to the Public Health Nutritionist for counseling
  • Completes inventories as assigned
  • Provides classes and group nutrition education per class lesson plans with appropriate documentation
  • Assists with planning and set-up of outreach activities, health fairs and other community activities
  • Coordinates MD visits to inform private MDs of WIC changes and provide brochures for referrals to WIC clinics
  • Coordinates with local school system and Head Start programs to inform about WIC

Dietary Technician

Christus Spohn Hospital- Shoreline (Aramark)
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Responsive to customer needs and provides world-class service to customers and clients by following Aramark’s service model
  • Maintains the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for Aramark’s employees, clients, consumers, shareholders, and the community
  • Completes assessments on patients presenting with a positive nutrition screening trigger or identified by the Continuous Monitoring Criteria policy
  • Classifies patient’s nutrition status using the Nutrition Status Classification Worksheet
  • Plans menus based on established guidelines
  • Evaluates dietary histories of individuals to help plan nutritional programs
  • Provides nutrition education
  • Contributes ideas and feedback to the department and can be depended upon to meet commitments
  • Checks trays for accuracy of menu items
  • Completes online learning and other training as assigned

Education

Master of Science - Human Nutrition

University of Houston
Houston, TX
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition

Texas A&M University
Kingsville, TX
12.2022

Skills

  • Prenatal nutrition
  • Health promotion
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Task prioritization
  • Interpersonal skills

Certification

  • CPR
  • First aide
  • Learn2Serve Food Handler Certification

Experience

Dietetic Internship (University of Houston- Distance program)

2/2024-10/2024

  • Demonstrate clinical, community-based and outpatient nutrition competence
  • Assess the nutritional status of individuals, and determine nutritional needs
  • Establish goals for nutrition intervention, monitoring, and evaluation
  • Document nutrition-related problems, followed by evidence-based interventions
  • Provide education and counseling designed to facilitate behavior change
  • Identify appropriate recommendations for medical nutrition therapy based on relevant patient information
  • Lead classes that incorporate building skills to provide necessary nutritional needs
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings concerning patient care
  • Developed programs to build necessary nutritional knowledge among patients
  • Assisted in meal preparation for patients and ensured patients were receiving the proper prescribed nutrition
  • Created individualized plans that supported client goals and overall wellness improvements.
  • Worked closely with clients to monitor progress, motivate them, and address any setbacks or concerns.

Timeline

Nutrition Educator

Women, Infant and Children clinic- WIC (Florida Department of Health)
06.2023 - 02.2024

Dietary Technician

Christus Spohn Hospital- Shoreline (Aramark)
03.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition

Texas A&M University
  • CPR
  • First aide
  • Learn2Serve Food Handler Certification

Master of Science - Human Nutrition

University of Houston
Alyssa A De Leon