Keila Kerns, RD, IBCLC
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Spanish speaking Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, with a passion and personal interest in improving reproductive health through evidence based diet strategies and lifestyle recommendations. Having experience with advanced reproductive technologies (ART), my education and background equips me with the knowledge to increase the chances of IVF success outcomes in couples needing this treatment modality. My principal goal is to support couples, specifically women with PCOS, in conceiving naturally.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Sonoma County Women Infants And Children (WIC)
SANTA ROSA, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Provide prenatal/postnatal education that includes diet/lifestyle recommendations to improve mothers' nutritional status during pregnancy and postpartum
- Teach breastfeeding classes both in class setting as well as virtually
- Follow child's growth and intake from infancy to age five and provide appropriate nutrition recommendations
- Work with families with high risk infants either in NICU or with slow growth and discuss therapeutic instructions as written by medical doctor
- Refer families to community resources such as CalFresh, Maternal Child Health Field Nursing Program, Teen Parent Connections, dental services, and Early Learning Institute
Clinical Registered Dietitian
Nouri Life
Santa Rosa, CA
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns
- Performed food service safety and sanitation inspections
- Completed quality assessment audits
Nutrition Program Manager
Council On Aging
Santa Rosa, CA
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Managed several dining cites in Sonoma County that provide nutritious meals for seniors
- Delegated tasks to dining staff and helped with food preparation
- Ensured food preparation followed recipe & met minimal standards
- Ensured staff followed food and fire safety protocols
- Participated in the onboarding process and termination of staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science And Dietetics
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA05.2017
Skills
- Bilingual - Spanish
- Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Trained in fertility nutrition for dietitians through Nutrition Plus
- Personable
- Trained in Motivational Interviewing directly by Dawn Clifford, PhD, RD - co-author of world renowned book "Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness"
- Professional and managerial experience
Timeline
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Sonoma County Women Infants And Children (WIC)
06.2019 - Current
Clinical Registered Dietitian
Nouri Life
03.2019 - 05.2019
Nutrition Program Manager
Council On Aging
03.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science And Dietetics
California State University - Chico