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Provide clinical nutrition support using a robotic interface for patient interviews and communication.Specialty areas: pediatric subacute (long term unit), ICU, NICU

-Teaching Specialty: Nutrition Core/Clinical Nutrition/Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals Primary: BIOL 310/NUTR 110 for Health ProfessionalsAdditional Assignments: HSCI 180 Gateway to Healthcare Careers (Dual Enrollment Program), HSCI 484 MedicalTerminology (Dual Enrollment Program, co-teaching)Support student learning via various modes of demonstration, in-class activities and hands-on demonstrations to facilitate understanding and comprehension of nutrition-related topics for general health and for specific disease states Independently create and support classroom materials, assignments, and examinations utilizing a flipped classroom philosophy and hands-on/interactive teaching methods Facilitate and provide transitional support for online curriculum including specialized training in virtual instruction via Canvas learning systemsCreate comprehensive exams, assignments and practical demonstrations to align with learning curriculum and student learning Communicate effectively with District personnel, Learning Labs, and participate in professional development and instructional research projects as availableAdditional Projects: - Skyline - Quality Online Teaching & Learning with Canvas [online faculty curriculum to support the development of online learning for Skyline college, completed 4/2020]- San Mateo Community College, Assessing Learning Literacy ISLO Research, Faculty research participant, 1/2020-5/2020- Open Access Curriculum Development: Zero Textbook Cost, Open Access Resources (BIOL 310)- Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL) Online Course Design (HSCI 180, Healthcare Careers)

Independently evaluated and assessed cases related to feeding disorders, diabetes care, and nutrition support.Provided gestational diabetes education courses, community education Counseled patients in the Sweet Success program

Adult inpatient/critical care coverage. Level III NICU

Outpatient Dietitian for Packard Children's Health Alliance, Stanford Health Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic coverageSupported and counseled pediatric failure to thrive, enteral nutrition management, obesity, prediabetes and diabetes management, eating disorders, metabolic conditions and mixed etiology pediatric case presentationsCollaborated with a team of gastroenterologists regarding patient care and nutrition status as well as contribute and provide support for specialized patient casesCommunicated and provide support to clinic staff and practitioners regarding patient care, proper referrals and nutrition management

Specialty Coverage: NICU (Level II)Additional PRN Assignments: Med/Ortho, Cardiac Surveillance, ICU, L&D Assessed, implemented, and monitored patient nutritional status and nutritionprogress accurately including conducting Nutrition Focused Physical ExamsAssisted with planning, implementing and evaluating nutritional care policies, staff in-services, and educational programsInstructed patients and families on diet modification as necessaryDocumented nutrition intervention and patient’s education on medical records in a timely manner as per institutional policy families on diet modification as necessaryTransferred from Dietitians on Demand contracting role to Dignity Health employee, Oct. 2019

Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center, Maternal & Child Health Research InstituteClinical and Translational Research Program | Pediatric Single Ventricle Program Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.Determined eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol. Assist in developing recruitment strategies.Coordinated the collection of study specimens and processing.Collected and managed patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects. Ensured compliance with research protocols, and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents. Prepared regulatory submissions, and ensure institutional Review Board renewals are completed.Assembled study kits for study visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors, acting as the primary contact.Monitored expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolve billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or management staff.Interacted with the principal investigator regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct.Ensured essential documentation and recording of patient and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements.Participated in monitor visits and regulatory audits.

Provided evidence-based information regarding sports performance nutrition guidelines for athletes (gymnasts) as well as foundational concepts related to fueling for performance and training via support from an online platformComposed weekly blogs and educational posts about trending nutrition topics and research Served as the consulting Dietitian for Train Like a Gymnast

Provided medical nutrition therapy to patients diagnosed with a wide variety of disease states utilizing evidence-based research recommendations from accredited sources. Scheduled, appropriately referred and communicated internally and externally with medical professionals regarding patient care.Facilitated further development and learning through Diabetes Education referrals to Diabetic Educators, Food for Life Cooking Demonstrations, Continuous Glucose Monitoring educational sessions and external referrals to shopping and purchasing grocery tours for patients lead by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.

Accurately performed mathematical calculations related to formula recipes and proper mixing, labeling, and delivery of formula for level IV NICU. Conducted safety insurance evaluations of all formulas and administration techniques. Worked in a timely and precise manner to reach goal production and scheduled deliveries for feeding routines of neonatal infants. Effectively communicated with the Director of Clinical Nutrition, Registered Dietitians, and Registered Nurses as well as physicians, unit secretaries, and parents to ensure clear, concise and accurate formula prescriptions.

Obtained meal orders from patients in the 632-bed facility, utilizing basic knowledge of therapeutic nutrition, providing guidance that is consistent with respective patient diet plan.

Conducted data entry on Computrition analysis systems for University Food Service for nutritional analysis, menu development, and adequate meal planning for University Dining halls. Calculated menu counts, planning time and recipe forecasting for University special events.

Conducted multiple formats of group exercise for peers in University Recreation Center Designed and implemented safe exercise protocols for beginner and intermediate exercise plans Encouraged participants through positive feedback and fun environmentGroup Exercise Certifications/Format: TRX Basic, NETA Pilates, Bootcamp, Indoor Cycle