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Elise Vega

Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

A dedicated and bilingual lead registered dietitian with a passion for helping others reach realistic health goals. Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my leadership skills and clinical expertise to make a positive impact on patient outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Registered Dietitian

AM Nutrition Services
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2023 - Current
  • Directed and lead other registered dietitians and office coordinators to offer exceptional customer service and enhance patient outcomes
  • Assisted with onboarding and mentoring of new registered dietitians
  • Collaborated with managers in the planning and conducting of employee yearly reviews
  • Provided medical nutrition therapy and counseling to adults and children of all ages in an outpatient setting
  • Conducted initial evaluations and follow ups to help develop a realistic and achievable treatment plan that meets the patients health goals
  • Completed documentation within two days of patient visits

Registered Dietitian

Sierra Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Performed nutrition assessments, developed patient care plans, and provided nutrition counseling to those with eating disorders or disordered eating patterns
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for continual monitoring and evaluation of nutrition interventions resulting in enhanced patient care and improved clinical outcomes
  • Communicated nutrition assessment findings and interventions via medical record documentation, patient care rounds and/or verbal communication with health care staff
  • Conducted weekly group nutrition education classes to promote mental and physical wellbeing

Dietetic Intern

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Completed 1200 supervised experimental learning hours at Tucson Medical Center, The University of Arizona Athletics Department, and Flowing Wells Unified School District
  • Administered Medical Nutrition Therapy and utilized the Nutrition Care Process for numerous chronic diseases
  • Interpreted laboratory data, estimated caloric needs, and calculated tube feeding recommendations for clinical rotation
  • Completed detailed nutrition assessments and provided customized treatment and nourishment plans for student athletes of the University of Arizona
  • Created visual handouts and conducted presentations on proper fueling and hydration to aid in optimal performance for student athletes
  • Collaborated alongside the Foodservice Manager of Flowing Wells District and participated in managerial responsibilities for eight schools
  • Managed budgets and inventory costs for the Flowing Wells School District

Education

Master of Science - Applied Nutrition - Dietetics

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2020

Skills

  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Eating Disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Evidence-Based Care
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Microsoft, Excel, Canva, PowerPoint, EMR

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Lead Registered Dietitian

AM Nutrition Services
06.2023 - Current

Registered Dietitian

Sierra Scottsdale
09.2022 - 07.2023

Dietetic Intern

University of Arizona
08.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Applied Nutrition - Dietetics

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences

University of Arizona

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