Counseling on chronic disease management

Research placement (Western University)- Healthy Eating in Secondary Schools Grant research project and poster development-Planned and conducted focus groups, transcribed data using computer software,compiled manuscript and research poster with abstract presented at Dietitians of Canadaconference 2015Toronto District School Board - Planned and implemented “Healthy Hub” healthy eating program at Torontosecondary school by contacting vendors and communicating with student body-Created resources (posters, handouts, etc) for eventsAramark Canada (University of Toronto):-Acquired food service skills through food safety and management audits and createdprograms and resources for student events on campusCredit Valley Family Health Team (Mississauga):- Provided client-focused nutrition education and consultation for patients with metabolicconditions and type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus-Pamphlet development for T2 diabetes using Microsoft Publisher computer software-Observed physicians in surgical and prenatal clinic, pharmacist and nurse in smokingcessation clinicWest Park Long Term Care Toronto and Windsor RegionalHospital (cardiology, general medicine and ICU) -Assessed nutrition needs and risks to develop and manage care plans for patients-Swallowing assessments, mealtime observations, therapeutic and mechanically altereddiets and nutrition counseling for dysphagia and other dietary restrictions-Treatment and prevention measures for pressure ulcers and at-risk weight status-Clinical patient care involving TPN/enteral nutrition