Zheng Zeng
San Antonio,TX
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
University Health University Hospital
San Antonio, TX
2023.05 - Current
- Performed comprehensive nutritional assessments and developed individualized medical nutrition plans.
- Provided nutritional care and recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
- Provided educational materials and counseling to help patients understand special diets such as diabetes management, renal disease management, management after gastrointestinal surgeries.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
Dietetic Intern
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
2021.08 - 2022.04
- Performed nutritional screening, assessments and education for patients with various medical conditions including diabetes, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, digestive disorders and more.
- Completed Quality Improvement project on the effects of oral nutrition supplements and tube feeding modular on pressure injury recovery.
Nutrition Class Instructor
Common Threads
Pittsburgh , PA
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Provided informative presentations to students regarding affordable and nutritious food choices rooted in culture and tradition.
- Collaborated with other instructors to coordinate curriculum, ingredients, and budget.
Research Assistant
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
2021.01 - 2021.06
- Assisted Principal Investigators with accumulating evidence on the benefits of Medical Nutrition Therapy in improving Inflammatory Bowel Disease-related parameters.
Teaching Assistant
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Pittsburgh, PA
2017.09 - 2021.04
- Assisted class instructor with lesson preparation, curriculum implementation, in-class activities, and food demonstrations.
- Encouraged student discussion using a variety of in-person and virtual teaching techniques.
Research Assistant
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
2019.09 - 2020.04
- Assisted Principal Investigators with participant scheduling, anthropometric assessments, dietary recalls, and data entry.
- Met with participants to clarify and review technologies involved in the study, including phone applications, fitness trackers, and digital scales.
Cooking Class Instructor
Sarah Heinz House
Pittsburgh, PA
2018.09 - 2019.04
- Developed and presented lesson plans on nutrition, basic cooking skills, and food safety.
- Employed individualized teaching strategies to suite diverse learners' ages, needs, and cooking skill levels.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA2022-04
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA2020-04
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience & Psychology
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada2016-04
Skills
- Nutrition Screening, Assessments, and Evidence-Based Care
- Tailored Nutrition Strategies and Recommendations
- Patient Education (Medical Nutrition Therapy, Special Diets)
- Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Recommendations
- EMR (Epic and Cerner)
Certification
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (86152361), expiration date: 5/31/2028.
- Texas Licensed Dietitian (DT88350), expiration date: 02/05/2025.
- Massachusetts Licensed Dietitian (LDN6062), expiration date: 05/26/2025.
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
University Health University Hospital
2023.05 - Current
Dietetic Intern
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2021.08 - 2022.04
Nutrition Class Instructor
Common Threads
2021.06 - 2021.08
Research Assistant
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2021.01 - 2021.06
Research Assistant
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Nursing
2019.09 - 2020.04
Cooking Class Instructor
Sarah Heinz House
2018.09 - 2019.04
Teaching Assistant
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
2017.09 - 2021.04
Master of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience & Psychology
University of Toronto