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Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Conduct pre-surgical evaluations and monthly consultations to prepare bariatric candidates for successful surgery.Provide comprehensive post-surgical nutrition consultation.Work as part of a team with surgeons, physician assistants, psychologists, case managers, medical assistants, sleep coordinator, and bariatrician. Educate patients how to prevent vitamin deficiency, protein deficiency, and dehydration. Assist patients in understanding when intolerance is related to diet and propose solutions.

Basehor, Kansas, United States

Design weight loss plans to fit clients specific needsAdvise on healthy lifestyle changes to achieve desired results

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Plan, direct, and coordinate nutritional services and care for patientsEstablish and implement policies and procedures for patient nutritional careSupport Food Services, Therapy, Nursing Departments with education regarding patient nutritional careAssist in establishing policies and procedures for food safety/sanitation, preparation, and distribution

Sumter, South Carolina, United States

Designed and organized various workouts for small group personal trainingAdvised on weight loss and healthy eating habits

Okinawa, Japan

Reviewed clients menus for optimal nutritionProvided nutrition education to promote weight loss

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Surveyed Long Term Care facilities according to the Federal and State RegulationsFunctioned as a team playerInvestigated complaints regarding Long Term Care facilitiesWrote deficiency statements and complaint reports

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Responsible for nutrition therapy and nutrition education on two medical/surgical floors and the skilled nursing facilityProvided patients with education materials on food and drug interactionsAttended multidiciplinary meetingsResponsible for gathering foodservice quality improvement data

Panama City, Florida, United States

Responsible for nutrition therapy and nutrition education for all hospital patientsPlan, implement, and evaluate nutrition in-services for staff and the general publicServed on various multidiciplinary committees

Pensacola, Florida, United States

Responsible for nutrition therapy in the medical intensive care unit and medical floorsProvided nutrition education to patients with various disease statesFunctioned as part of the interdiciplinary team of medical professionals

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Resources And Family Sciences

Activities and Societies: President of Student Dietetic Association, Chi Omega Sorority

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