Maria A. Lopez
Harlingen,Texas
Summary
Goal-driven Clinical Dietitian with 36 years of experience and dedication to improving patient lives through evidence-based nutritional practices. Talented at counseling patients, developing treatment plans and monitoring progress. Friendly and personable when working one-on-one with patients. Driven Nutrition and Dietetics Professional with broad range of experience in program development, health and wellness counseling and patient education. Highly skilled in designing individualized plans to help clients achieve nutrition and weight loss goals, manage chronic diseases and enhance personal wellness.
Overview
1824
1824
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietitian
Access Esperanza Clinics
Weslaco, TX
03.201 - Current
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
Dietitian
Mission CISD
Mission, TX
11.2012 - 03.2018
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
Consultant Dietitian
Mission CISD
Mission, TX
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
Dietitian
Harlingen CISD
Harlingen, TX
10.2002 - 04.2011
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
Dietitian
Brownsville Medical Center
Brownsville, TX
05.1999 - 10.2002
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
Clinical Management Dietitian
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
09.1990 - 05.1999
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
Dietitian
Valley Regional Hospital
Brownsville, TX
10.1987 - 09.1990
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
Dietitian
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
05.1986 - 09.1987
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
Dietitian
MHMR Travis State School
Austin, TX
05.1985 - 05.1986
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.1985
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Health Assessments
- Meal Planning
- Diet Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Fluent in Spanish
- People Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Customer Service
Timeline
Dietitian
Mission CISD
11.2012 - 03.2018
Consultant Dietitian
Mission CISD
11.2011 - 11.2012
Dietitian
Harlingen CISD
10.2002 - 04.2011
Dietitian
Brownsville Medical Center
05.1999 - 10.2002
Clinical Management Dietitian
Valley Baptist Medical Center
09.1990 - 05.1999
Dietitian
Valley Regional Hospital
10.1987 - 09.1990
Dietitian
Valley Baptist Medical Center
05.1986 - 09.1987
Dietitian
MHMR Travis State School
05.1985 - 05.1986
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
University of Texas At Austin
Texas Southmost College
Dietitian
Access Esperanza Clinics
03.201 - Current