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Provided research-based individualized nutrition interventions that aligned with the overall plan of care for each patient. Primary areas of care included Medicine, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation and Telemedicine.Delivered personalized nutrition education to various patient populations and assessed readiness for changeReviewed medical history, laboratory values, anthropometric data and food history to customize nutrition care plans Triaged referrals for multiple in-patient units and provided appropriate follow up when requiredProvided enteral and parenteral nutrition support to adult and geriatric patient populations Participated in patient care within a multidisciplinary teamCompleted nutrition risk screening for high risk patients using the Subjective Global Assessment tool

Sarnia, On

Oversaw the nutrition care and hydration programs in two long term care homes to ensure the programs are meeting Ministry of Health and Long Term Care guidelines.Developed individualized nutrition care plans for each resident. Liaised with dietary and nursing departments, residents, and resident families to develop and implement interventions as per nutrition care plan.Determined nutrition risk scores for all residents.Completed all nutrition assessments according to RAI-MDS schedule.Responded to nutrition referrals from nursing department to address residents with inadequate intake of food and/or fluid, significant weight loss/gain, dysphagia, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, constipation/diarrhea, increased nutrient needs for wound healing, palliative care needs and abnormal lab values.

Mhsc Program

Completed 1200 supervised practice hours working with diverse populations in various dietetic practice environments including long term care, community, population health and acute care Hillsdale Estates Long Term Care Home, Oshawa, ON − Completed initial and quarterly nutrition assessments per the RAI-MDS process and developed individualized nutritional care plans for residents with complex needs in a 300-bed long-term care home − Planned and conducted in-service training sessions to frontline healthcare and food service staff regarding nutrition related topicsPort Hope Community Health Centre, Port Hope, ON − Delivered group and individual nutrition education and counselling to clients living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes − Participated as a guest speaker on The Weekly Health Beat radio show on Northumberland 89.7 FMRapids Family Health Team, Sarnia, ON − Used motivational interviewing and SMART goal setting skills while providing one-on-one nutrition counselling for diabetes care, weight management and cholesterol control − Planned and delivered a healthy cooking class in a group settingNorth Lambton Community Health Centre, Forest, ON − Evaluated the effectiveness of the Diabetes Education Program through a client survey as part of Diabetes Canada’s Standards Recognition Program − Contributed to the coordination and delivery of the Rainbow Plate Program to over 50 students enrolled in the local Afterschool ProgramsOntario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby, ON − Provided individual nutrition education and counselling on weight management, diabetes care and cardiovascular health to clients living with mental illness − Participated in various swallowing assessments as part of the interdisciplinary Dysphagia Management Team

Established a friendly rapport with regular golf club members while providing quality customer service in both the clubhouse and on the roving beverage cart

Scarborough Town Centre

Guaranteed customer satisfaction by ensured accuracy and speed of order, while maintaining a section of 5 or more tables

Toronto, On

Coordinated and implemented media relations programs for a variety of consumer clients, which included drafting press material, organizing media events and maintaining positive client relationships

Toronto, On

Drafted press releases, interview opportunity sheets, monthly eNewsletters and contest pitches for consumer and technology accounts, as well as complied research to assist with new business pitches

Master Of Health Science (Mhsc), Nutrition Communication

An accredited combined masters practicum program developed to advance communication skills needed to tailor nutrition education.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Nutrition And Food

A four-year bachelor degree program that focuses on nutrition, food and health from an integrative and multi-disciplinary perspective

Diploma With Honours, Food And Nutrition Management

A two-year program that combines food service administration and health care to interpret and apply nutritional needs and principles.

Diploma, Public Relations

A fast-tracked, three-year program that focuses on effective communication strategies in the public relations industry