• Working collaboratively with healthcare providers to deliver evidence-based nutrition recommendations to clients in medical clinics and in a private practice setting• Demonstrating knowledge of nutrition and health by educating the general public on various social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube• Partnering with multiple companies and organizations to review products, provide commentaries, and engage with potential stakeholders• Highlighted within the Summer 2020 SimplyThick newsletter for efforts to assist with managing dysphagia through textural modifications

• Providing credible nutritional information to guide individuals and their families dealing with neurodegenerative diseases resulting in dysphagia• Recommending nutritious texture-modified recipes to maintain nutritional status and facilitate chewing efforts

• Conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments in compliance with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care regulatory standards related to nutrition and hydration care• Demonstrating empathetic resident-centered care by utilizing information gathered from individual assessments to create nutrition care plans with applicable interventions• Contributes in audits to ensure resident safety as outlined within facility inspections• Successfully implemented, alongside the interdisciplinary team, the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative to ensure safety of residents with dysphagia• Participates in daily rounds along with quality improvement initiates and committees to support and advocate for resident specific nutritional needs• Ability to critically analyze and approve seasonal menus to ensure nutritional adequacy• Maintain ongoing communication with residents and the circle of care related to nutritional interventions and facility operations• Responsible for the development and presentation of nutrition-focused education for staff

• Provided evidence-based care to a variety of populations by conducting comprehensive patient-centered nutrition assessments, consultations, and follow-ups• Worked collaboratively with the interprofessional health care team to provide exemplary patient care while securely documenting treatment plan in patient’s medical health record• Successfully initiated and implemented enteral and parenteral nutrition support for patients unable to consume adequate nutrition• Attended weekly medical in-services to broaden knowledge of latest advances in research

• Completed an environmental scan and key informant surveys to summarize food and nutrition related issues in Canada• Advocated for the harmonization of nutrition standards across settings for children and youth through an interactive presentation and report summary to key stakeholders

• Provided thorough nutrition education and diet teaching while utilizing adult educational principles and motivational interviewing to assist with diabetes management• Developed and communicated educational group programs on healthy eating for diabetes• Demonstrated proficiency in diabetes pharmacotherapy management and education, including insulin and oral antihyperglycemic agents

• Conducted practice-based research by evaluating Ontario’s Healthy Menu Choices Act with independent and small-scale foodservice providers• Analyzed nutrition goals of clients to strategically deliver appropriate recommendations

• Demonstrated prioritization and nutrition-related knowledge by providing residents with appropriate therapeutic diets and food preferences in a timely manner• Worked efficiently and collaboratively within a team environment to provide exemplary dementia care programs to a geriatric population

• Completed fieldwork and lab duties at the Human Environments Analysis Laboratory in a structured manner while gathering pertinent research data• Actively researched credible information to compose nutrition communication messages for the smart-phone application Smart APPetite

• Assisted in the facilitation of food science lab sessions by providing students with relevant knowledge and education • Enhanced efficiency of current practices by working collaboratively with lab instructor to provide pleasant and educational learning environment

Acted in compliance with the residents’ dietary needs and wishes, food preparation, and general kitchen duties. Also assisted in the setting-up and cleaning-up of the dining room for meal service, and serving meals to residents in a gracious and friendly manner.