FIORELLA VICCINA
Albuquerque
Summary
Dedicated Dietetic Intern with experience in patient education, nutrition monitoring, and physician-ordered diet management. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans. Thrives in fast-paced, clinical settings while effectively managing multiple responsibilities and diverse patient needs.
Soon-to-be Master's graduate with a strong foundation in dietetics, complemented by hands-on experience from academic projects and internships. Highly organized with excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Eager to begin a career as a Registered Dietitian and contribute meaningfully to patient health and well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietetic Intern
UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Improved patient nutritional outcomes by conducting thorough dietary assessments and creating tailored meal plans.
- Created engaging educational materials for both individual counseling sessions and group presentations, promoting a better understanding of healthy eating habits among diverse populations.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by managing multiple patient caseloads, prioritizing tasks efficiently to provide timely care and support effectively.
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition, resulting in increased adherence to dietary recommendations and improved health outcomes.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems proficiently to document patient interactions accurately and maintain up-to-date records as required by regulatory agencies.
Dietetic Intern
Lovelace Medical Center Downtown
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the management of food service operations, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations while maintaining high-quality food standards.
- Actively sought feedback from supervisors during rotations to continuously improve skills and knowledge related to dietetics practice.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding food safety and sanitation practices to ensure compliance within assigned healthcare facilities during rotations.
Hostess
BJ’s Brewhouse
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Dietetic Intern
Presbyterian Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Shadowed registered dietitians during patient consultations and contributed to the development of patient education materials
- Assisted in developing and implementing personalized nutrition care plans for patients with diverse health conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders
- Conducted nutrition assessments, monitored patient progress, and made necessary adjustments to dietary recommendations in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing input on nutrition care for patients, and collaborating with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Completed patient charting and documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards
Graduate Assistant
University of New Mexico
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Enhanced student engagement by designing and implementing interactive learning sessions.
Hostess
Firebirds Firewood Grill
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Proactively assisted servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
Nutrition Educator
Arizona State University
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Improved client nutrition knowledge by conducting engaging and informative workshops on healthy eating habits.
- Led cooking demonstrations showcasing nutritious recipes, empowering clients with practical skills for maintaining a balanced diet.
- Worked with athletes to develop sport-specific nutrition strategies, enhancing performance and recovery.
- Researched nutrition education methods and developed effective education programs and services.
- Stayed updated with current research in nutrition science to ensure accuracy in all provided information and advice given to clients.
Education
Masters of Science - Nutrition
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Associate of Arts Degree - Dietetics
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ12.2021
High School Diploma -
McClintock High School
Tempe, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Effective multitasking
- Clinical documentation
- Patience and empathy
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Parenteral nutrition
- Enteral nutrition
- Patient counseling
- Materials preparation
- Nutritional assessment
- Academic presentations
Awards
- Dean’s List at Arizona State University, 01/2022 - 05/2023
- Presidential Scholarship Award at Mesa Community College, 06/2019 - 12/2020
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dietetic Intern
UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2025 - 02.2025
Dietetic Intern
Lovelace Medical Center Downtown
10.2024 - 12.2024
Dietetic Intern
Presbyterian Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2024
Hostess
BJ’s Brewhouse
02.2024 - 12.2024
Graduate Assistant
University of New Mexico
01.2024 - 05.2024
Hostess
Firebirds Firewood Grill
12.2022 - 08.2023
Nutrition Educator
Arizona State University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts Degree - Dietetics
Mesa Community College
High School Diploma -
McClintock High School
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
Masters of Science - Nutrition
University of New Mexico
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