I am a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with a culinary arts degree. I cook from scratch; the results are delicious and healthy. I am a freelance writer specializing in food and nutrition articles. Reaching out to individuals seeking lifestyle changes by providing "easy to read information."

Accurately gather information to assess nutrition needs and progress and communicate effectively for a diversified adult clientele population. Education includes primarily diabetes, but not excluding digestive disorders, heart disease, cancer, weight management, and renal. Conduct grocery store tours, dining out menu review, and coaching sessions for individuals and groups. Provide follow-up telecommunication as appropriate. Participate in health fairs and events.

Worked as an inpatient dietitian providing complete and informative services covering many areas of nutrition and food service. Consulted as necessary to provide primarily diabetic education, but not excluding renal/HD, GI, heart disease education. Knowledge of comprehensive medical nutrition therapy including enteral and total parenteral nutrition in trauma/ICU and all other medical floors. Provided coverage for all floors including trauma/ICU unit. Assisted as a preceptor for training dietetic internship students. Provided remote education/assistance as needed.

Provided nutrition and culinary counseling (individual and group setting) to a diversified population in an upscale sports setting. Contributed to monthly newsletter. Performed practical nutrition/cooking sessions for employees, local corporations and media stations.

Provided nutrition services for acutely ill patients with a combination or medical and behavioral needs. (ventilator dependent, sub-acute, intensive head injuries and hospice). Nutrition care included all areas of medical nutrition therapy and enteral and total parenteral nutrition.