• Educated patients on diabetes “survival skills”, including medication management, monitoring blood sugar, and nutrition planning• Revised patient handbook and education tools for both nursing staff and patients; Updated curriculum to reflect latest standards of care• Performed assessments and taught diabetes self management skills in private and group settings

• Counseled residents at long term care facilities on nutrition concerns• Inspected kitchen and meal services to ensure sites are meeting federal and state compliance regulations• Conducted in-service information sessions for both staff and residents

• Prepared lesson plans weekly, delivered lectures, created practice worksheets and exams for a three semester professional program accredited by the Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals• Worked closely with professional preceptors to ensure quality level field experiences and prepared students for national certification exam

• Instructed patients of all ages on various nutrition issues• Taught novel community classes in the areas of cardiovascular, weight loss, and diabetes management• Created and distributed low literacy literature as learning supplements for patients • Precepted dietetic interns from Northern Illinois University• Participated in public speaking, health fairs, and blood sugar screenings