Nutrition and wellness professional with strong clinical and people skills seeking a long term position that allows for growth, strives to help clients achieve long term weight loss and life long behavioral change.
Highlights
Certified Diabetes Educator, 2014
menu development and recipe modification
In-depth knowledge of micronutrients
Nutrition evaluation and assessment
Enthusiastic learner and team player
Strong clinical skills in MNT, weight loss, specialized diets
program and education development
2016 Weight Management Symposium Chair
Volunteer for Weight Management Newsletter
Education
, Expected in 2014 – –Certified Diabetes Educator: - GPA:
, Expected in 2011 – –Registered Dietitian- Commission of Dietetic Registration (2005)
LIcensed Dietitian- State of Texas (2010)
Advanced Certificates: Adult Weight Management: - GPA:
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITYPuyallup, WAExpected in – –: - GPA:
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYEllensburg, WAExpected in – –Bachelor of Science:Nutrition Science - GPA:
Accomplishments
Presented nutrition information and diet and lifestyle changes to bariatric surgery candidates at Health for Life Center and to pre-kidney transplant candidates at Texas Transplant Institute.
Spearheaded the re-evaluation and updating of hospital menu to better reflect best practices for the post op bariatric patient.
Created bariatric resourse manual for Methodist Hospitals which resulted in improved communication amongst staff and decreased post op complication risk.
Collaborated with bariatric clinical staff with the development and intial implementation of supplement sales program.
WM DPG Symposium committee member 2013-2015; 2016 Chair
Edited various articles for the Weight Matters Newsletter
Spokesperson for Dr. Rogers Weight Loss Challenge on Great Day S.A.- aired April 12, 2011
Evaluated use of Vitamin D supplementation and assisted in the changing of current protocol standards at Health for Life Center.
Experience
Life Care Centers Of America - Bariatric / Transplant Dietitian New Market, VA, 05/2011 -
Identified areas of process improvement
Assisted in the recruitment and hiring of staff.
Coached, mentored Dietetic Interns in Baptist Internship program
Develop patient nutrition care plans (AGB, GBP, Sleeve) using Nutrition Care Process
Assisted in clinic DMAIC process improvements
Complete nutrition assessments for patients with morbid obesity, HTN, DM, NASH, OSA, Renal disease and provide safe and effective weight loss nutrition plans.
Participate in monthly support group meetings.
Provide physical activity and fitness recommendations within scope of practice.
Elite Sem - Registered Dietitian Atlanta, GA, 08/2010 - 05/2011
Perform weekly diet visits with quality and efficiency in a fast pace, high energy clinic; 20-25 patients daily
Developed and analyzed recipes for weight loss programs
Administered injections for clients participating in programs
Assisted with procurement of bariatric supplements and conducted utilization studies of their uses within program curriculum.
Recommended and helped clients choose products based on personal needs.
Developed education materials for staff of program nutrition guidelines
Appeared as spokesperson on Great Day SA during Dr. Rogers Weight Loss Challenge 2011
Medstar Health - Billing Manager Elkridge, MD, 11/2003 - 04/2008
Coordinated daily schedules for team of 15 employees.
Contacted providers regarding reimbursement for account reconciliation and resolution
Assisted in the supervision and training, scheduling of staff.
Created efficient company database spreadsheets to manage productivity and billing for SNF.
Processed monthly statements using appropriate CPT, ICD-9 coding.
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
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Job Titles Held:
Bariatric / Transplant Dietitian
Registered Dietitian
Billing Manager
Nutrition Services Supervisor
Food Service Director
Degrees
Certified Diabetes Educator
Registered Dietitian- Commission of Dietetic Registration (2005)
LIcensed Dietitian- State of Texas (2010)
Advanced Certificates: Adult Weight Management
