Sandra Avitia
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Self-motivated, outcome-driven, patient-centric, and relationship-oriented healthcare professional with over 10 years of experience in the medical and patient care environment. Advanced understanding of cardiovascular, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, including comprehensive knowledge of disease states and drug-nutrient interactions patterns.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate
Work History
Registered Dietitian
U.S. Renal Care
Downers Grove, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Drive the establishment of a health-promoting, patient-centered, and outcome-driven environment for individuals and families navigating chronic renal disease, resulting in enhanced patient well-being.
- Collaborate closely with physicians to strategize and oversee the implementation of nutrition support therapy, tailored to address each patient's unique health and personal requirements.
Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Center
Oak Park, IL
07.2007 - 09.2010
- Specialized in screening, evaluating, educating, interviewing, and developing programs to address the health needs of patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, accident-induced organ failure, and various diagnoses.
- Crafted personalized medical nutritional therapies through in-depth analysis of clinical histories, medical records, dietary habits, and other health-related data to achieve individual patient goals for health and quality of life.
Registered Dietitian
St. Anthony Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Initiated and orchestrated patient classes and programs at the outpatient clinic, delivering impactful diabetes education covering pathophysiology, glucose monitoring, hypo/hyperglycemia, and long-term diabetes treatment and complications.
- Led classes and clinics focused on diabetes management, weight loss, and related topics, collaboring with clinical teams to assist patients with co-morbidities in effectively managing their diabetic conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Human Nutrition And Functional Medicine
University of Western States
Portland, OR12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
University of Illinois At Chicago
Illinois12-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2006
Skills
- Meal Planning
- Diabetes management
- Weight management
- Food allergy management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Special diets
- Patient Education
- Tailored nutrition strategies
- Health Promotion
- Cultural Competency
- Individualized support
- Evidence-based care
- Clinical Research
- Quality Improvement
- Disease Prevention
- Nutrition recommendations
- Diet and activity discussions
- Written and verbal communication
- Disease management
- Patient training
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist – Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
- Certified Weight Loss Consultant – State of Illinois
- Raw Food Cuisine Certificate
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
U.S. Renal Care
08.2022 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Center
07.2007 - 09.2010
Registered Dietitian
St. Anthony Hospital
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist – Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
- Certified Weight Loss Consultant – State of Illinois
- Raw Food Cuisine Certificate
Master of Science - Human Nutrition And Functional Medicine
University of Western States
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Illinois At Chicago
Work Availability
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References
References available upon request.
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