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Perform thorough initial, pre-operative and post-operative assessments for all patients. Field questions from patients via e-mail/phone in order to continuously aid in their weight loss success. Assist with office duties, including, but not limited to answering phones, filing patient charts and scheduling appointments. Present at information sessions held.

Developed a company whose aim is not only to improve the nutritional status of client, but also to satisfy their stomachs and their senses. Armed with nutritional know-how and taught that healthy doesn't have to mean boring or bland, our clients are then well prepared to fight the war against empty calorie foods and beverages.

Performed thorough initial, pre-operative and post-operative assessments for all patients. Fielded questions from patients via e-mail/phone in order to continuously aid in their weight loss success. Acted as insurance liaison for patients who have met our program requirements and are awaiting authorization for bariatric surgery. Assisted with office.

Responsible for resident nutritional care at 150-bed, 115-bed and 75-bed facilities. Assessed all new residents for nutrition deficiencies/excesses, provided nutrition education/counseling and made recommendations accordingly, including but not limited to alterations in diet types, supplements, weight change programs and tube feeding adjustments. Developed.

Managed, scheduled, trained and disciplined kitchen staff. "Co-implemented" room service program, in addition to building and overseeing program software. Assessed nutritional status and created nutrition care plans for acute care and orthopedic rehabilitation patients. Performed nutrition consults and patient education for varying patient populations..

Educated and counseled prenatal and postpartum women on the importance of healthy eating habits, physical activity and benefits of breastfeeding for themselves, their infants and children. Helped to solve food security issues through referrals, local resources and strategies for stretching dollars. Taught weight reduction classes and promoted physical.

Performed nutrition assessments, developed care plans and provided diet education in clinical, community and outpatient settings. Created a variety of education materials to be distributed amongst diverse patient populations.

Distributed, collected and corrected menus in accordance with diverse dietary parameters. Shadowed a number of dietitians overseeing the care of patients with different acute/chronic illnesses.

Prepared meals for approximately one-hundred and twenty residents, ensuring specialty products and proper food consistencies met the needs of those with individualized dietary requirements. Supervised three dietary aides and a dishwasher, making certain tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.

Master Of Science; Master'S, Nutrition And Health Promotion

Bachelor Of Science, Culinary Nutrition

Associate Of Science, Culinary Arts