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Summary
I am searching for a position that will allow me to expand and challenge my vast array of knowledge and experiences as a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to improve the lives of those I serve.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Quad Med
RDN, CDCES
04.2019 - Current
Job overview
I provide comprehensive care and education with an emphasis on chronic disease management (Diabetes and hypertension) and weight management at a private medical clinic.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Epic Super User and credentialed trainer of new hires in the CM and wellness departments.
CRANDALL CORPORATE DIETITIANS
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
04.2016 - 04.2019
Job overview
I supervised a region of Registered Dietitians which I trained and audited performance. I also covered accounts as the primary RDN in the long-term care market performing all the clinical responsibilities, training of staff and auditing all foodservice and clinical aspects.
MEDTRONIC
CERTIFIED INSULIN PUMP TRAINER
Job overview
I educated and installed insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems for Medtronic.
MNT, INC.
OWNER
01.2003 - 01.2016
Job overview
Responsibilities included hiring, scheduling, managing and training all the clinical staff in the areas of private practice, corporate wellness and long-term consultation. I Developed all clinical education training materials and programs used in all areas of practice. I also worked as a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. I obtained certification as a nationally approved diabetes education center through the ADCES. I was contracted with Medtronic, Eli Lilly and Astra Zeneca as an independent diabetes educator.
ORGANON, INC.
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
09.1999 - 11.2000
Job overview
Responsibilities included educating and selling medications to Psychiatrist and Anesthesiologist.
NOVARTIS NUTRITION
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST
08.1996 - 08.1999
Job overview
Responsibilities included educating and assisting with the sales and implementation of an enteral nutrition program.
AWARDS: Account Specialist of the Year 1998, Novartis Team Recognition Award 1997
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITALS
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
02.1996 - 08.1996
Job overview
Responsibilities including screening, assessing and educating primarily cardiac patients.
NEW ORLEANS VA HOSPITAL
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
06.1995 - 01.1996
Job overview
Responsibilities included screening, assessing, and educating HIV/ AIDs patients.
Education
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate Degree from Culinary Arts Program
01.2014
University Overview
I completed three courses towards an Associate Degree. I competed in March of 2014 at the Art Institute Best Teen Chef and Culinary Scholarship competition in Nashville, TN which was supported by the Food Network.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
Chicago
05.1995
University Overview
Graduate Courses- Research Methodology, Advance in Clinical Nutrition
EDWARD HINES JR. VA HOSPITAL
Maywood, Chicago
05.1995
University Overview
Dietetic Intern
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
BS from Dietetics
08.1994
University Overview
Honors- National Dean’s List
GPA: 3.4
Skills
Interpersonal communication
Creative problem solving
Presentations and demonstrations
Proficient in Epic
Assessment techniques
Course planning
Dietary planning
Group and individual instruction
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Certification
Registered Dietitian (RDN)
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Supervisor of Picking Department at Quad City Freight & Quad City Consolidation, Inc.Supervisor of Picking Department at Quad City Freight & Quad City Consolidation, Inc.