
Experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a demonstrated history of working in the health and wellness industry. Skilled in nutrition counseling, interdisciplinary communication, coaching, public speaking, and electronic health record systems. A highly motivated leader and team player with a strong ability to tailor, develop, and initiate individualized wellness plans and goals.
Assistant Clinical Nutrition Manager for the outpatient nutrition services at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
overseeing a team of dietitians, counseling, managing,
Social media segments for the public relations team
On NY1 segment educating on nutrition and healthy eating habits
Proactively recruit/manage clients and appointments
o Initiate and develop individualized programs: diet, fitness regimens, one-on-one counseling, physical assessments, and body
composition
o Incorporate PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire), obtain informed consent, gather medical information and a full history on each client
Coordinate all phases of medical nutrition therapy including screening, assessment, monitoring, and care planning of patients
in short-term rehabilitation/sub-acute care and skilled long-term care
o Organize and lead weekly meetings with health care team regarding patients with high nutritional risk
o Educate patients, family members, and staff in concepts of nutrition and diet modifications
o Calculate TPN (cyclic/continuous) and tube feedings (bolus/continuous) while monitoring closely and weaning as appropriate
o Modify therapeutic menus based on clinical conditions and patient preferences
o Attend interdisciplinary patient care rounds and meetings as appropriate
o Assist in orientating and training new employees and dietetic interns
Conducted physical assessments, customized program designs, and obtained full medical history
o Advanced within the company by proactively taking Tier 1/Tier 2 classes to increase knowledge in Kinesiology, Anatomy, Physiology, and Program Design
o Consistently exceeded monthly/annual quotas
Awarded the prestigious Winner’s Circle - 2009
o Rapidly promoted and earned Assistant Manager position
o Managed all aspects of the gym, including payroll, cash and bank deposits, opened and closed the gym, managed staff and schedules, sold memberships, products, and personal training packages
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Charismatic Leader
Customer Service and Communication
Proficient in Microsoft/PowerPoint/Excel
Public Speaking
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist