Silvia Valenzuela
Tucson
Summary
Experienced nutrition professional with strong focus on patient care. Adept in assessing nutritional needs, making dietary recommendations, and monitoring nutritional status in skilled nursing facility. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving results. Skilled in medical nutrition therapy and client education. Reliable and results-driven with passion for promoting wellness in a clinical setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietetic Technician
Ensign
01.2018 - Current
- Completed Nutrition/Hydration Risk Evaluations and MNA forms to assess patients' risk for malnutrition
- Reviewed electronic medical records and conducted patient interviews to complete nutrition assessments for skilled and long-term care residents
- Communicated new recommendations and diet changes to health care professionals and clients.
- Monitored high risk hemodialysis/hospice/significant weight changes/thickened liquids/skin/tube feed patients and recommended nutrition interventions accordingly
- Monitored, evaluated, and documented patient progress.
- Attend weekly care conferences to discuss plan of care with skilled and LTC residents/family members.
- Provided nutrition education to patients and/or families.
- Evaluated patients' nutritional status using current scientific literature.
- Developed and implemented nutrition care plans.
- Preserved inventory of nutrition-related supplies and equipment.
- Obtained and recorded dietary preferences, allergies, and intolerances from patients and/or families.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere within the dietetic department by fostering open communication and teamwork among staff members
- Attended wound rounds with interdisciplinary team to assess and discuss patients' healing process.
- Assisted dining room by setting up tables, taking patients' orders and serving meal trays using proper dining room etiquette.
Volunteer
Banner University Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Assembled and delivered mea carts to patients' rooms.
- Restocked snacks in different hospital units.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Tested effectiveness of kitchen’s sanitizer through the use of pH strips.
- Assisted dietary staff by taking patients' food orders.
Desk Assistant
Likins Residence Hall
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Maintained residential security to provide students with a safe inclusive environment.
- Performed administration duties such as sorting/delivering mail, opening and closing front desk responsibilities, and assisting to other students' needs.
Volunteer
POW WOW
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Promoted healthy eating habits by educating the Tucson community on importance of fruit and vegetable intake while assembling take-home boxes of fresh produce.
Volunteer
Bear Down Kitchen
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Cleaned tables and countertops to maintain restaurant’s sanitation standards and overall presentation.
- Restocked plates and utensils for customers.
- Assisted with closing duties by disposing or saving appropriate foods and properly labeling.
Volunteer
Roskruge Bilingual School
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Prepared fruit cups, snacks, and school lunch trays for elementary and middle school students.
- Assembled lunch bags for schools' field trips.
Volunteer
Felicia’s Farm
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Prepared individual lettuce bags for consumers.
- Cleaned weeds out from cultivated field.
Volunteer
Emmanuel Baptist Church
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Distributed boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables to Tucson residents.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
RD Eligible - Dietetic Internship, ISPP Program
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences With Dietetic Emphasis
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2017
Minor - Spanish
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2017
Minor - Biochemistry
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Excel
- Team collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Clinical documentation
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and dependability
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Self motivation
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Timeline
Dietetic Technician
Ensign
01.2018 - Current
Desk Assistant
Likins Residence Hall
01.2016 - 12.2017
Volunteer
POW WOW
01.2016 - 12.2016
Volunteer
Banner University Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2021
Volunteer
Bear Down Kitchen
01.2015 - 12.2015
Volunteer
Roskruge Bilingual School
01.2015 - 12.2015
Volunteer
Felicia’s Farm
01.2015 - 12.2015
Volunteer
Emmanuel Baptist Church
01.2015 - 12.2015
RD Eligible - Dietetic Internship, ISPP Program
The University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences With Dietetic Emphasis
University of Arizona
Minor - Spanish
University of Arizona
Minor - Biochemistry
University of Arizona
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