Compassionate professional in the field of dietetics and nutrition, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specialized skills include nutritional counseling, meal planning, and dietary assessment. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to effectively support clients' health goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian
Avamere Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
04.2014 - Current
Perform comprehensive dietary assessments on admission of residents
Complete monthly high-risk follow-up assessments, including residents on hospice services, dialysis, and those at nutritional risk for significant weight loss or weight gain.
Deliver comprehensive nutrition education tailored to individual needs
Complete MDS assessments and quarterly care conferences with residents and family members, as needed.
Nutrition at Risk meetings are held weekly for residents with skin impairment, significant weight loss or weight gain, and abnormal lab values.
Conducted nutrition education training sessions for employees
Provide monthly dietary audits, including meals, therapeutic diets, weight, skin integrity, and resident satisfaction survey.
Assist with menu planning, budgeting, and cost control processes in the kitchen.
Conduct regular performance evaluations of kitchen personnel.
Remote - Oregon, Washington
Registered Dietitian
My Dietitian, LLC
Scottsdale, Arizona
07.2012 - 05.2015
Diabetes Prevention Program Educator
Track wellness metrics regularly for clients
Assist clients in addressing personal diet needs for improved health outcomes
(Online)
Registered Dietitian
Adelante Healthcare WIC
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2012 - 01.2014
Provide individualized nutrition counseling for medium to high-risk WIC participants, including prenatal care, gestational diabetes, and weight management.
Provide breastfeeding education and support to WIC participants.
Act as a mentor/supervisor to CNEs at site locations by providing quality assurance reviews and offering nutrition education and support.
Provide nutrition education classes to the community, as well as staff.
Registered Dietitian
Rosewood Center for Eating Disorders
Wickenburg, Arizona
02.2010 - 06.2012
Executed comprehensive nutritional evaluations for medium to high-risk patients, including adolescents to adulthood.
Intuitive and Mindful Eating education.
Create individualized meal plans, monitoring daily weights for as-needed changes.
Addressed dietary challenges and offered support on a regular basis
Developed and conducted nutrition education sessions for patients and families
Discuss dietary plans and relapse strategies with outgoing patients
Managed dietary aspects of Outpatient Services.
Education
Dietetic Internship -
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus
Mesa, Arizona
12.2008
Skills
Nutrition counseling
Meal Planning
Nutrition therapy
Geriatric nutrition
Eating disorder treatment
Individualized support
Interpersonal and written communication
Sanitation rules and regulations
Electronic Medical Records
Written and verbal communication
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
Avamere Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
04.2014 - Current
Registered Dietitian
My Dietitian, LLC
07.2012 - 05.2015
Registered Dietitian
Adelante Healthcare WIC
06.2012 - 01.2014
Registered Dietitian
Rosewood Center for Eating Disorders
02.2010 - 06.2012
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Dietetic Internship -
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus
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