RICARDO ALVARADO JR

• Exposure to diverse patient populations including those with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, oncology, and critical care needs.
• Application of nutrition-focused physical exams (NFPE), interpretation of lab values, and integration of clinical findings into individualized nutrition care plans.
• Participation in interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health staff to support comprehensive patient care.
• Development of skills in enteral and parenteral nutrition support, therapeutic diet modification, and patient/family education.
• Immersion in Kaiser Permanente’s integrated healthcare model, highlighting collaboration, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered outcomes.

• Conducted nutritional assessments to tailor meal plans for combat sports athletes.
• Educated clients on nutrition principles and healthy eating habits through one-on-one consultations.
• Assisted in developing educational materials for combat sports athletes.
• Utilized dietary software to track client intake, analyze data, and enhance meal planning efficiency.

• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborated with culinary team to design seasonal menus aligned with customer preferences.
• Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
• Observed therapeutic diet implementation.
• Participated in menu compliance reviews with Title 15 and CDCR nutrition standards.
• Oversaw the logistics of meal production and distribution for a high-security population.

• Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments to develop personalized dietary plans.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement patient-centered nutrition interventions.
• Educated patients on nutrition principles and healthy eating habits during counseling sessions.
• Analyzed food service operations to enhance menu offerings and meet dietary guidelines.
• Created engaging educational materials for both individual counseling sessions and group presentations, promoting a better understanding of healthy eating habits among diverse populations.
• Exhibited strong organizational skills by managing multiple patient caseloads, prioritizing tasks efficiently to provide timely care and support effectively.

• Acted as main point of contact between management, clinical staffs and external community.
• Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
• Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
• Developed presentations for public events, community groups and school assemblies.
• Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
• Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
• Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
• Performed record keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
• Notified and interviewed individuals to ascertain novel coronavirus exposure level.

• Conducted medical record verifications in compliance with Navy Medicine and Joint Commission standards, with a 100% pass rate during annual audits.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to maintain and track troop readiness and provide weekly updates to the chain of command.
• Managed $1.5 million worth of medical equipment in order to maintain immunizations, as well as managed the medical records of 1,500 enrolled patients.
• Managed a team of 3 other Medics, and ensured annual certifications and training were maintained throughout the fiscal year.
• Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.