Elisabeth Porcello Ms, Rd Email & Phone Number

Glendale, Ca, Us

Deerfield, Il

-Collaborated with medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments, to optimize nutritional care of patients.-Provided 1:1 nutrition education and counseling with patients by assessing their level of nutrition knowledge and motivation.-Innovated a protocol and procedure for screening and identifying malnutrition, in order to optimize the nutritional plan of care-Developed and participated in inservices with nursing, foodservice, and other departments as needed-Organized and implemented an electronic menu software by collaborating with the Food Service Director.-Reviewed and adjusted 4-week cycle menus, as well as corresponding nutrient analysis, as needed for all therapeutic and mechanically altered diets in accordance with federal and state guidelines and regulations. -Assisted the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee every 3 months in developing and implementing plans of action to correct any nutritional service deficiencies.

Schaumburg, Illinois

-Addressed nutrition-related questions with customers.-Assisted in stocking products for all areas of the store.-Trained new employees on the register and on stocking procedures.-Provided guidance to management for end-caps and displays, as needed.

Lisle, Il

-Assisted students in written assignments, including essays and thesis statements, for 1-2 hours per week.

Schaumburg, Il

-Trained all new employees how to work the register, fountain area, and dishwasher.-Performed duties as assigned, such as taking orders, assembling orders, or cleaning the store and its equipment.

Master Of Science - Ms, Nutrition & Dietetics, 4.0

I obtained a Master's degree in nutrition & dietetics, and simultaneously completed 1,200+ supervised practice hours in various settings.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Nutrition Sciences, Summa Cum Laude

-Concentration: Dietetics. -Benedictine Student Senate member (2 years) -Benedictine S.A.N.D. (Student Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics).