GLENDA CASTRO
Dallas,TX
Summary
Bilingual dietitian with comprehensive experience in medical nutrition therapy, community education, and patient empowerment. Skilled in leading group classes and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance wellness initiatives. Utilizes innovative methods to address dietary needs and promote healthy lifestyles for varied populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Nourish
Dallas, TX
08.2026 - Current
- Provided evidence based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to 25+ patients weekly, customizing dietary interventions for chronic disease management.
- Managed a flexible caseload of 40+ active clients, coordinating care plans efficiently across remote digital environments.
- Enhanced clinical decision making and patient accountability through real time biometric monitoring and telehealth technology.
Community Outreach Coordinator, RDN
Baylor Scott & White Health
Dallas, TX
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Provided patient centered medical nutrition therapy through individual counseling.
- Led group education classes on weight management, DSMES, and heart health awareness.
- Contributed to quality improvement efforts to support process improvement and department/system goals.
Community Ed. Specialist
Baylor Scott & White Health
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with team members and other appropriate organizations to provide health and wellness information.
- Conducted educational programs for patients and the community.
- Worked with internal and external sources to produce and distribute public professional education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Texas Woman's University
Denton, Tx05-2022
Skills
- Spanish-Native/Bilingual
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Clinical Data Analysis
- Public Speaking and Education
- Motivational Interviewing
- Diabetes and Weight management
- Organizational skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), December 2024
- Licensed Dietitian (LD), Texas, January 2025
Affiliations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D)
- Association of diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- SPARK PRO, Training for Health & Lifestyle Coaches, DPP Group Lifestyle Balance workshop-Dallas, Tx - 12/2023
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Dietetic Internship -Dallas, Tx - 5/2023
Timeline
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Nourish
08.2026 - Current
Community Outreach Coordinator, RDN
Baylor Scott & White Health
12.2024 - 02.2026
Community Ed. Specialist
Baylor Scott & White Health
06.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Texas Woman's University