Training team dietitian for HomeMed, University of Michigan's home infusion pharmacy. -Work closely with case managers and the IDT to coordinate home-going education and equipment delivery-Directly train patients and family members on a variety of enteral nutrition administration methods, supplies, tube types, and formulas-Follow up with patients who have gone home to insure adequate and safe home enteral usage

As the owner and sole provider at Vitamin J Nutrition Counseling, I provide individualized nutrition counseling to individuals or groups interested in general healthy eating, weight loss, sports nutrition, family nutrition, and chronic disease medical nutrition therapy. As a registered dietitian, I provide only evidence-based information and will never try to sell you anything other than a solid plan to achieve your goals. I provide consulting services to long-term care facilities in Michigan. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner and am able to assess residents for risk related to nutrition, hydration, skin integrity, weight variances, and eating/feeding difficulties.

Nutrition Therapy I Experience (DTC 331/351):-Coordinated with instructors for continuity of dissemination of information across sections of the course-Prepared and deliver orientation and other lecture materials-Provided on-site supervision of students in the acute care setting-Generated grades and feedback for assignments such as notes in the Nutrition Care Process format, case studies, and simulation interactionsAmerican Regional Cuisines (DTC 258):-Prepared and disseminate course materials in the online course shell-Generated grades and feedback for assignments such as quizzes, discussions, papers, and a final exam

My position at the Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) at Eastern Michigan University allowed me to not only practice as a private practice dietitian, but manage an office abuzz with clients of many different backgrounds. I served as a preceptor to the junior and senior EMU dietetic students, which truly diversified my managerial skills. The opportunity to constantly learn from the students was one of the most enriching experiences at the Office of Nutrition Services. Responsibilities and achievements at ONS included: -Supervised students during individual nutrition counseling-Lead discussion on counseling interaction supplemental materials-Managed daily office activities and income/expenditures-Ensured student competencies were met to program standards-Initiated online scheduling for clients-Improved intake and documentation of payment-Increased feedback provided to students to enhance learning potential-Began an interdisciplinary annual National Nutrition Month Open House and 5K fun run -Applied for and received three grants for National Nutrition Month events and two grants for interdisciplinary professional educational opportunities -Increased collaboration with on-campus organizations such as the Women’s Resource Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, Rec/IM, Physician's Assistants Program-Requested the inclusion of a deluxe lactation room within the newly renovated ONS suite, which was honored and is in use by lactating mothers on campus-Increased income by 234% (09/2012-04/2013 vs 09/2015-04/2016)

-Completed all clinical nutrition duties in the skilled nursing area-Managed the dining department-Completed daily, weekly, and monthly nutrition reports for the IDT

Dietitians on Demand provided me the opportunity to work at three different long term care facilities. Having worked several times for vacations and gaps between full-time dietitians at one specific facility in Jackson, MI allowed me the responsibility to train two of their new dietitians. Responsibilities at these facilities include: -Assessed patient risk for weight loss, skin breakdown, eating issues, and other nutritional deficiencies -Performed individual nutrition assessments & interventions-Developed care plans as a part of an interdisciplinary team-Transitioned from paper charting to electronic medical records, then a few years later wrote a facility-specific assessment for Point Click Care-Educated LTC patients, families, and staff members

-Assess patient risk for weight loss, skin breakdown, eating issues, and other nutritional deficiencies -Perform individual nutrition assessments & interventions initially, quarterly, and as resident conditions change-Develop care plans as a part of an interdisciplinary team-Improve efficacy of procedures pertinent to nutrition-Educate LTC patients, families, and staff members-Calculate nutritional needs and implement appropriate tube feeding orders and nutritional supplements-Manage the Culinary Department