Kristina Schmidt
Mission,TX
Summary
Highly motivated health and fitness professional with over 15 years of experience. This significant experience encompasses time as a Dietitian, Certified Sports Nutritionist & Certified Personal Trainer. Experience in developing and monitoring nutrition and fitness programs tailored according to meet specific goals. Dedicated to improving quality of life in patients/clients through effective nutrition.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian, Employee Wellness Program
Hidalgo County
04.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized nutrition plans based on individual needs and medical conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized counseling sessions, focusing on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and goal-setting strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless delivery of nutrition services.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Developed educational materials to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families.
- Tailored presentations to diverse audiences, ensuring relevance and understanding of the subject matter.
Dietitian/Certified Personal Trainer
Dr. Michael Jelinek Infectious Disease Specialist
08.2011 - Current
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Assisted patients clients with meal plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
Certified Personal Trainer/Sports Nutritionist
Pump 24
03.2006 - 10.2010
- Monitored proper execution and form of clients and adjusted positions to improve results and safety.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
- Achieved improvements for clients by designing optimal wellness plans and organizing schedules to promote consistency.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
UTPA
Edinburg, TX05.2011
High School Diploma -
Nikki Rowe High School
McAllen Tx.05.2005
Skills
- Nutrition Planning
- Passion for Health and Fitness
- Weight Control Guidance
- Computer Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Lifestyle and Nutrition Guidance
- Individualized Training Programs
- Health and Wellness Education
- Diet and Nutrition
- Exercise Strategies
- Promoting Healthy Lifestyle
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Nutritional Education
- Fluent English, Basic Spanish
Accomplishments
IFBB Fitness Professional (International Federation of Body Building) 2007
- Competed in over 12 Professional Fitness competitions
2013 Natural Muscle Magazine Cover model
Certification
- American Dietetic Association State Licensure, Tx Registered Dietitian RD/LD,
Registration ID# 1092264
- CPT - AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
- AFFA Certified Sports Nutritionist
References
References available upon request.
Internships
During my time in the Dietetics program I did semester internships with the dietitians in the following locations
- McAllen Medical Hospital, Clinical
- Edinburg Regional Hospital, Food Service
- Mission Hospital - Clinical
- La Joya ISD - School Nutrition
- WIC, Comminity
Timeline
Registered Dietitian, Employee Wellness Program
Hidalgo County
04.2023 - Current
Dietitian/Certified Personal Trainer
Dr. Michael Jelinek Infectious Disease Specialist
08.2011 - Current
Certified Personal Trainer/Sports Nutritionist
Pump 24
03.2006 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
UTPA
High School Diploma -
Nikki Rowe High School
- American Dietetic Association State Licensure, Tx Registered Dietitian RD/LD,
Registration ID# 1092264
- CPT - AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
- AFFA Certified Sports Nutritionist
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