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Florida, United States

Purchase, Ny, Us

Deliver all aspects of support for 1:1 coaching to empower members in creating behavior change that will positively impact clinical outcomes as well as overall health status within the diabetes program.• Utilize CDCES knowledge to provide 1:1 diabetes education and health coaching sessions based on the ADCES 7 Self-Care Behaviors.• Facilitate live diabetes focused Learning Events for group coaching as needed. Participate in continuous process and program improvement.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Designed and implemented an inpatient diabetes program at Aurora Grafton hospital. Worked with pharmacy to help patients obtain insulin and other diabetes medications as well as meters that were covered by their insurance prior to discharge.• Coordinated post-discharge care with outpatient endocrinology and diabetes education.• Followed up with patients post discharge to ensure they are following diabetes self-care behaviors and ensured they had transportation and plans in place to attend outpatient diabetes appointments.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Partnered in the design, development and administering of clinical training for medical staff including primary care physicians and nurses on diabetes technology including CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) and pumps, while participating in the training and education of nursing staff in specific diabetes and related clinical procedures. Completed Epic training for outpatient settings.• Utilized relevant data and appropriate methods for estimating nutritional requirements and provide effective therapy for all age groups; counsel patients and families on prescribed therapies.• Monitored/evaluated short and long-term patient responses to therapeutic interventions; assess, monitor and implement treatment plans for diabetes patients in collaboration with providers/teams.• Reviewed blood sugars, insulin self-monitoring and injection data, while working with endocrinologists to prescribe and adjust medications in person and via telehealth.• Trained/educated patients in using Dexcom, Abbott Freestyle Libre, and Medtronic Guardian Connect CGMs, interpreting CGMs, adjusting insulin and in the use of their medications.• Engaged with patients to educate them in various exercises to achieve more time in target range; record and document patient information in medical records.• Maintained relationships with diabetes technology reps and communicate any product concerns.• Facilitated the coordination and teaching of group education classes for Cardiac Rehab staff.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Partnered in managing and overseeing the nutritional needs of patients via the conducting of initial nutrition-focused physical exams and diagnosis of malnutrition using physical diagnosis techniques to identify patient nutrition problems.• Captured and documented medical history using Epic and tailored patient-specific education and counseling to align with each patient’s unique health goals/needs, knowledge and experiences.• Conducted calorie counts using CBORD software to determine the specific number of calories patients ate and whether supplementation via tube feeding or TPN was required.• Facilitated the coordination and teaching of group education classes for Cardiac Rehab staff.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Delivered all aspects of individual and group Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT), Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), and counseling in an outpatient center environment via the planning and implementation of nutrition care for patients in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations. CDC certified Lifestyle Coach• Designed and developed diabetes and nutrition education materials, while working collaboratively with other team members in the implementation of nutrition training/education.• Facilitated group nutrition and behavioral health sessions, provided MNT, and communicated with the interdisciplinary teams as the Renew You Medical Weight Loss RD.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Provided individualized medical nutrition therapy and self-management education for clients with diabetes, while counseling clients in areas such as intensive behavior therapy, tube feeding, congestive heart failure, and other conditions.• Taught a pre-diabetes class and participated in coding and billing of nutrition services in EPIC to obtain reimbursement.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Diagnosed/assessed patient nutrition problems, performed nutrition-focused physical exams, diagnosed malnutrition and provided individualized education and counseling in accordance to each clients' goals, knowledge, and life experiences• Taught group education classes at Cardiac Rehab.

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Post Baccalaureate, Dietetics/Dietitian

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science Certificate: Russian