As a dedicated Registered Dietitian, I specialize in delivering personalized nutrition care and support through innovative virtual platforms.Navigate electronic health records (EHR) systems and virtual consulting platforms to provide accurate, secure, and efficient nutrition counseling.Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, pharmacists, and fellow dietitians, to develop and implement holistic care… Show more As a dedicated Registered Dietitian, I specialize in delivering personalized nutrition care and support through innovative virtual platforms.Navigate electronic health records (EHR) systems and virtual consulting platforms to provide accurate, secure, and efficient nutrition counseling.Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, pharmacists, and fellow dietitians, to develop and implement holistic care strategies.Employ evidence-based education models and motivational interviewing techniques to empower clients towards sustainable behavior changes. Teach patients about nutrition, address barriers to healthy eating, and support them in setting and achieving realistic health goals.Create valuable educational modules and engaging nutritional content designed to enhance patient knowledge and adherence. Show less

Conducting thorough malnutrition screenings and utilizing Nutrition-Focused Physical Examinations (NFPE) for accurate diagnoses.Developing and implementing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy care plans, including specialized diets and tube feed formulations.Providing diabetes education and ongoing support to patients and their families, empowering them to manage their condition effectively.Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, contributing insights… Show more Conducting thorough malnutrition screenings and utilizing Nutrition-Focused Physical Examinations (NFPE) for accurate diagnoses.Developing and implementing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy care plans, including specialized diets and tube feed formulations.Providing diabetes education and ongoing support to patients and their families, empowering them to manage their condition effectively.Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, contributing insights during patient rounds and ensuring coordinated care across healthcare disciplines.Facilitating referrals to other healthcare professionals and services as needed. Show less

Facilitate initial patient visits to the food pharmacy trailer, providing comprehensive program orientation and discussing participation requirements.Conduct brief nutrition education sessions tailored to individual patient needs during initial visits.Prepare personalized, patient-centered food bags based on nutritional guidelines and individual dietary requirements.Coordinate with local farmers and food banks to procure fresh and nutritious food… Show more Facilitate initial patient visits to the food pharmacy trailer, providing comprehensive program orientation and discussing participation requirements.Conduct brief nutrition education sessions tailored to individual patient needs during initial visits.Prepare personalized, patient-centered food bags based on nutritional guidelines and individual dietary requirements.Coordinate with local farmers and food banks to procure fresh and nutritious food donations.Maintain ongoing communication with donors to provide program updates and express gratitude for their support.Collaborate with food bank personnel to ensure efficient distribution and storage of donated food items.Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, collecting feedback from participants and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.Document patient interactions, donation records, and program outcomes for reporting purposes.Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing inventory, and preparing reports as needed. Show less

Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework to support clients in achieving their nutrition and lifestyle goals, emphasizing body positivity and individualized care.Guided clients in developing a positive relationship with food, optimizing nutrient composition, and ensuring adequate nutrition for exercise. Focused on empowering clients to embrace a balanced and positive approach to eating and fueling.Conducted 135 individualized… Show more Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework to support clients in achieving their nutrition and lifestyle goals, emphasizing body positivity and individualized care.Guided clients in developing a positive relationship with food, optimizing nutrient composition, and ensuring adequate nutrition for exercise. Focused on empowering clients to embrace a balanced and positive approach to eating and fueling.Conducted 135 individualized nutrition consultations addressing a wide range of conditions, including disordered eating, hypertension, weight loss, hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, pregnancy, PCOS, and athlete nutrition.Performed body composition, biometric tests, and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) assessments for student athletes and University employees. Provided clear explanations of results and discussed strategies and obstacles related to clients' goals.Developed and instructed 8 distinctive workshops on nutrition, sustainability, and cooking for University of Utah employees. Designed and compiled educational materials and presentations to support wellness.Created and shared social media content focused on nutrition and intuitive eating to enhance community awareness and engagement.Created engaging and informative content for a live television segment on preparing nutritious and appealing school lunches for children. Designed key talking points and practical tips to guide parents in packing balanced meals that support their children's health. Show less

Dietetic Intern at Primary Children's Hospital30 hours on rounds with IBCLC's and lactation consultations observing new mothers breastfeed, latching and jaundice.Oncology rotation: Consulting with young children and parents on power-packing and tube feeds.CMU rotation: Observing a dietitian working with children diagnoses with T1DM and eating disorders. Worked with translators and taught a Day 2 T1DM class for new diagnoses. CICU rotation: Observed dietitian in the CICU and… Show more Dietetic Intern at Primary Children's Hospital30 hours on rounds with IBCLC's and lactation consultations observing new mothers breastfeed, latching and jaundice.Oncology rotation: Consulting with young children and parents on power-packing and tube feeds.CMU rotation: Observing a dietitian working with children diagnoses with T1DM and eating disorders. Worked with translators and taught a Day 2 T1DM class for new diagnoses. CICU rotation: Observed dietitian in the CICU and worked with pharmacists on PN and EN nutrition orders.Outpatient rotations: Worked with patients with eating disorders, discussing human milk vs formula milk, adapting blender feeds. Worked with children with picky eating and allergies.Food Service rotation. Show less

Conducted comprehensive research on food security issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the role of food banks in Vermont providing access to nutritious and high-quality foods.Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to assess the impact of COVID-19 on food insecurity levels and food bank utilization.Prepared detailed literature reviews and summaries of existing research on food security and food bank operations during public health crises.Stayed updated on emerging… Show more Conducted comprehensive research on food security issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the role of food banks in Vermont providing access to nutritious and high-quality foods.Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to assess the impact of COVID-19 on food insecurity levels and food bank utilization.Prepared detailed literature reviews and summaries of existing research on food security and food bank operations during public health crises.Stayed updated on emerging trends, policies, and interventions related to food security Published manuscript in Frontiers. Show less

Coordinated and oversaw the distribution of locally sourced farm food to members of the South Burlington Food Shelf.Developed and curated a collection of 20+ recipes utilizing seasonal and local produce. These recipes were personalized to cater to the nutritional needs and preferences of food shelf members, aiming to influence healthier cooking habits and inspire cooking at home.Organized and conducted cooking demonstrations using the curated recipes onsite at the food shelf, to educate… Show more Coordinated and oversaw the distribution of locally sourced farm food to members of the South Burlington Food Shelf.Developed and curated a collection of 20+ recipes utilizing seasonal and local produce. These recipes were personalized to cater to the nutritional needs and preferences of food shelf members, aiming to influence healthier cooking habits and inspire cooking at home.Organized and conducted cooking demonstrations using the curated recipes onsite at the food shelf, to educate and empower food shelf members in preparing nutritious meals with locally sourced ingredients. Show less

Executed cooking tasks and improved knife skills in an industrial kitchen preparing pre-purchased dinners, pastries, and breads.

Facilitated collaboration for food security by implementing a grain mill and strengthened food sovereignty by presenting a break-even analysis for maintaining production.Achieved food security during COVID-19 when community issued stay at home order. Community relied on this functioning grain mill for their food needs.

Observed counseling sessions and breastfeeding courses and identified nutrition interventions with mentor. Coordinated Snacktivities for children to attain nutrition information in a fun and digestible way.

Introduced knife skills for middle school aged students of all abilities to create a full dinner for their families. Supervised kitchen activities and amplified student’s self-sufficiency and comprehension on nutrition-related topics.

Developed marketing and fundraising plans to raise money for the building of this project. Created solicitation letters, master mailing lists and worked with donation process: receipts, etc.

I assisted the daycare owner in watching 8 children ranging in age from 2 ½ months to 5 years old. Was in charge of daily arts and craft and daily outdoor daily activities. In charge of lunchtime for child needing special attention.