Additional experience in dermatology and mental health

Additional experience in medical genetics and metabolic disorders

Experience in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and rheumatology

Elective training in plastic and reconstructive surgery

Balanced in-patient dietitian role while excelling in PA school. Critically assessed and cared for patients across the lifespan, including history taking, nutrition-focused physical exams, formulating nutrition diagnoses and interventions, and recommending and interpreting diagnostic studies.

Managed nutritional care for over 100 hemodialysis patients. Provided tools and patient-centered education focused on improving quality of life and reducing risk. Maintained excellent communication with physicians and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.

Managed nutrition support for critically ill patients working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to maintain or restore optimal nutrition status and health. Developed evidence-based dietary protocols and education materials used to initiate the hospital's bariatric nutrition program. Provided perioperative counseling focused on improving outcomes and reducing hospital readmission.

Completed 1200 hours of supervised practice in diverse settings, including general clinical nutrition, renal nutrition, transplant nutrition, community nutrition (WIC), research, hospital/school food service, and health promotion and wellness.