Certified Registered Dietitian with a background in clinical nutrition, health promotion, and wellness coaching. Distinguished for providing individualized nutritional counseling to diverse populations and developing effective dietary plans. Skills include strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, excellent communication abilities, and ability to work collaboratively within healthcare teams. Noted for successfully improving patient health outcomes through implementation of evidence-based dietetic practices and education programs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian Health Coach
Health Dialog
06.2007 - 05.2024
Company Overview: Owned by RiteAid
Provide confidential, unbiased up-to-date information to assist individuals telephonically with dietary related concerns
Confidentially counsel and guide a member through their healthcare dietary choices in order for them to be a more active and informed participant in the healthcare process
Assists members in managing their dietary control of chronic or serious medical conditions
Assists members in preparing for important discussions with their doctor and general dietetic related information and management
Coordinate information with members into a plan that meets all of their needs
Encourages members to investigate and use local and Internet sources
Work with multiple computer programs and data entry
Be able to research various website information sources
Owned by RiteAid
Zumba Instructor
Curves of Nashua
Nashua, NH
10.2015 - 10.2016
Health Promotion Advisor
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Concord, NH
12.2002 - 06.2007
Provide ongoing health promotion consultation services for public health programs, agency personnel, community health organizations, and healthy homes committees
Coordinate Statewide Advisory Committee meetings
Coordinate, plan, facilitate, promote, and evaluate Lead Safe Renovator trainings for contractors, property owners and managers, and property maintenance staff
Assist in CLPPP grant application writing and reporting for CDC and EPA funding
Provide technical assistance and in-service training to professional and para-professional staff in health agencies and other official or voluntary agencies
Develop, evaluate and revise CLPPP health education and promotion materials
Promote staff development in community health agencies through planning and conducting in-service educational programs
Identify gaps in current delivery system, and develop written plan for provision of services
Use a variety of computer programs, including, word, excel, PageMaker and PowerPoint
Programs
Be able to communicate well with varying groups
Education
MA - Transformative Theories and Practices
RD - Registered Dietitian
MOE - Masters of Occupational Education
Skills
Provide confidential, unbiased up-to-date information
Counsel and guide individuals with dietary related concerns
Assist in managing dietary control of chronic or serious medical conditions
Prepare individuals for important discussions with their doctor
Coordinate information into a plan that meets all needs
Encourage the use of local and Internet sources for information
Work with multiple computer programs and data entry
Research various website information sources
Zumba Instructor
Provide ongoing health promotion consultation services
Coordinate Statewide Advisory Committee meetings
Coordinate, plan, facilitate, promote, and evaluate Lead Safe Renovator trainings
Assist in grant application writing and reporting
Provide technical assistance and in-service training
Develop, evaluate, and revise health education and promotion materials
Promote staff development in community health agencies
Identify gaps in current delivery system and develop written plan for provision of services
Use a variety of computer programs, including Word, Excel, PageMaker, and PowerPoint
Communicate well with varying groups
Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines for Integrative Medicine services
Coordinate and facilitate workshops and seminars
Network and inform area Health Institutions about Program
Market and develop options for programs/services
Develop a Holistic Health Practitioner network and publish a Directory
Present Health Education Programs in areas of expertise
Participate in Health screenings and education for cholesterol, glucose, sun damage, and stress
Manage the Wellness Department, including hiring/evaluation of employees, contracting with service providers, and budgeting and scheduling
Coordinate work site health programs and health screenings
Market services and develop options for programs
Present health education programs
Coordinate statewide flu shot clinics, including negotiating with vendors and scheduling of clients and nursing staff