Tralyn Moten, MPH
Public Health Professional
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Skilled Bariatric Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
The Goddard School
Midlothian, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards for 16 children.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Provide variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning and activities and in imaginative play.
- Observe & evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Bariatric Counselor/Social Media Manager
Medi Weight-loss
Midlothian, VA
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided one-on-one consultations for about 30 patients daily on nutrition and exercise to demonstrate ability to coach others on lifestyle changes and behavior modifications.
- Developed nutrition plan customized to patients needs/preferences, then evaluate if prescribed plan had positive effect on clients’ health.
- Built strong relationships with patients/potential clients based on excellent customer service.
- Created patient educational materials that encouraged healthy lifestyle changes.
- Documented patient progress notes in patient chart/EMR.
- Improved page content, keyword relevancy and branding to achieve search engine optimization goals.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
Clinical Dietetic Technician
Medical Facilities of America
Richmond, VA
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored patients weekly for changes in weight, appearance, food intake, or medications.
- Assessed nutritional status and set appropriate dietary goals based on patient interviewing and assessments.
- Referred high risk patients to registered dietician when appropriate as outlined in Nutrition Risk Referral Manual.
- Organized and planned medical nutrition therapy for 20 patients weekly and 45 residents quarterly.
- Adjusted patient’s diet patterns appropriately and take corrective action, consulting with dietician as needed.
- Documented patient’s nutritional information including documentation for MDS process.
- Developed and/or revised nutritional care plans for long term care patients at normal or mild nutritional risk in order to ensure that patient’s receive appropriate nutritional care.
- Interacted and participated with other disciplines by actively participating in care plan process, weight variance committee, and wound care teams.
- Collaborated with Dietary Service Manager to ensure timely delivery of trays and ensure that late trays are delivered and that patients are correctly entered in Meal Tracker system in order to avoid additional missed meals.
- Worked with dietician and speech therapist to determine therapeutic diet and/or mechanically altered diet needs for patients.
- Maintained Mealtracker & SNO systems for menu management and nutritional data.
- Obtained and recorded dietary preferences, allergies and intolerances from individual patients or families.
- Provided individual patients and families with dietary needs-based education and advice on specified diet plans.
Medical Nutrition Practitioner
HEALTHEFIT
Chester, VA
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Performed nutrition interviews with patients and reviewed health, fitness, and genetic test results.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
- Guided patients through SMART goal development.
- Consulted with other medical fitness care team members to establish and coordinate patient goals and document measurable outcomes.
Bariatric Counselor Intern
Medi Weightloss
Midlothian, VA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed nutrition plan customized to patients needs/preferences, then evaluate if prescribed plan had positive effect on clients’ health
- Implemented specific interventions to decrease behavior excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
- Handled 15 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
Assistant Operations Manager
Youfit Health Clubs
Midlothian, VA
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Aided in administrative responsibilities including evaluations, daily deposits, and daily recaps.
- Managed over 50 customer inquires per day.
- Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.
- Guided the team in weekly/monthly project goals & developed strategies to achieve them.
- Leveraged fair evaluation processes, employee reviews and staff mentoring to drive performance and job satisfaction at all levels.
- Communicated effectively using effective verbal and written communication skills.
Medical Outreach Worker
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Aided in helping patients better manage chronic illnesses by providing patient education classes
- Developed and implemented programs to promote health awareness and positive lifestyle changes and presented programs to public by facilitating lunch and learn presentations
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk groups.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Conducted outreach and orientation for new enrollees and assisted in making sure care was accessible and received.
- Promoted importance of health improvement programs such as health screenings and fitness assessments.
- Planned and facilitated diabetes classes to educate community on topic for 8 consecutive weeks.
- Assisted in connecting patients from emergency room to primary care physicians, in hopes to lessen emergency room usage for non-threatening illnesses
- Worked with diverse populations to provide disease management practices to patients.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2018 - 12 2019
Graduate Certificate - Nutrition
Liberty University
05.2018 - 9 2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 08.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Communication
Intervention planning
Prevention strategies
Health education classes
Community outreach
Disease prevention/health promotion
Affiliations
Alpha Sigma Alpha, Special Olympics, ASA Foundation, Girls on the Run.
Certification
Nutrition
Timeline
Clinical Dietetic Technician
Medical Facilities of America
04.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Nutrition Practitioner
HEALTHEFIT
01.2020 - 04.2020
Bariatric Counselor/Social Media Manager
Medi Weight-loss
12.2019 - 05.2022
Nutrition
09-2019
Bariatric Counselor Intern
Medi Weightloss
08.2019 - 12.2019
Teacher
The Goddard School
01.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Public Health
Liberty University
05.2018 - 12 2019
Graduate Certificate - Nutrition
Liberty University
05.2018 - 9 2019
Medical Outreach Worker
VCU Health
01.2018 - 05.2018
Assistant Operations Manager
Youfit Health Clubs
10.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2015 - 05.2018