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Perrysburg, Ohio, United States

Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of optimal nutritional care and education of patients/clients in accordance with established standards of care. Perform complete nutritional assessments that include but are not limited to: Pertinent history and physical, diet history.

Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Identifies patients at nutritional risk based on hospital policy.
• Assesses nutritional needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age and disease specific needs of patients.
• Develops and implements the nutrition care plan for all assigned patients.
• Fosters continuity of care among all phases across the continuum of care.
• Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.

Columbus, Ohio

- Initiated and provides complete nutritional care of inpatient and outpatients ensuring high-quality standards with current evidence-based practice- Completes nutrition screening and assessments according to established protocols to determine each patient’s specific nutrient needs- Monitors and calculates the nutrient intake of patients requested per.

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Providing patient centered nutrition care to 5+ Long Term Care Facilities in the throughout Ohio
• Assess residents with multiple, complex, medical conditions per MDS schedule
• Make nutritional recommendations based on weight/PO intake trends, lab values, medical history, and estimated energy calculations
• Monitor weekly weights & nutritional status via Nutrition At Risk meetings
• Complete all MDS paper/computer work, including customized Care Plans & CAAs for each resident
• Perform monthly audits in the dietary department, such as Sanitation & Test Tray Audits to ensure proper food safety and sanitary practices are in place

Bluffton, Ohio

• Lima Memorial Hospital, Fresenius Kidney Care, Dietary Solutions, Women’s Health for Life, Blanchard Valley Health Systems
• Provided patient care for a variety of patients through utilization of the Nutrition Care Process
• Calculated and implemented enteral and total parenteral nutrition for ventilated and non-ventilated patients
• Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet nutrition needs of each patient
• Developed educational handouts covering a variety of topics for facility use
• Assessed and evaluated nutrition status of patients on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis through diet recall and laboratory review

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Discussed food preferences with residents
• Discussed resident diet needs with healthcare staff
• Ensured food is served in a clean, healthy and pleasant way
• Assisted with nutritious menu planning, meal service and clean up
• Maintained diet records

Columbus, Ohio Area

​- Worked with USDA Summer Food Service Program sites (elementary schools) servicing children aged 1-18 years old to provide access to healthy breakfasts and lunches- Targeted children in grades K-5 to provide structured nutrition, physical education, mental health, and 4H programming to prevent unhealthy weight gain during the summer months​- Canvassed.

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Implement the CATH Kids Club Nutrition & Physical Activity Education Curriculum
• Coordinate with program staff to adapt the curriculum to needs of the program
• Develop informational materials designed to educate children about nutrition and physical activity
• Collect and assemble program evaluation data

Dublin, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio Area

Dietetic Internship

Comprehensive internship program consisting of 1200+ hours of supervised practice in clinical nutrition therapy, foodservice management.

Bachelor’S Degree, Human Nutrition, Dietetics

Activities and Societies: Human Nutrition Forum, Global Nutrition Club, Student Dietetic Association

High School, 4.0 Gpa