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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Quickly build strong rapport with medically complex clients in counselling for a wide variety of chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, micronutrient deficiencies, etc- Critically think, problem solve, and reflect while assisting clients to overcome obstacles, create self-directed goals, and find relevant and practical solutions to challenging problems- Work with a high degree of autonomy and organization while program planning, organizing outreach events, holding educational booths, presenting in school settings, and counselling clients- Create culturally appropriate nutrition education tools in order to support behaviour change based on community needs and strengths- Communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with interdisciplinary primary care and diabetes teams in caring for clients- Research cultural and clinical nutrition and translate research into education appropriate for community members - Collaborate with local Indigenous organizations, public health, pharmaceutical representatives, local pharmacists, and Indigenous elders to provide health care education, diabetes supplies, and cultural knowledge to clients

London, Canada Area

Completed rotations in:Inpatient pediatrics age 1 year+/outpatient pediatric cystic fibrosis clinic | Food service in long term care | Outpatient diabetes | General surgery | Inpatient adult oncology | Public Health, Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre | Outpatient hemodialysis/chronic kidney disease clinicResearch Project: Practice Evidenced-Based Nutrition Pathway "Nutrition interventions for growth and weight gain in children and adults with cystic fibrosis"Staff Coverage: Inpatient adult oncology | Outpatient hemodialysis/chronic kidney disease clinic- Experienced in working in a fast-paced renal hemodialysis centre with a high caseload volume of complex patients requiring constant prioritization and excellent time management skills - Carried out comprehensive nutritional screenings and assessments with renal and oncology patients including diet history, biochemistry, activity level, medication history, physical assessment, anthropometrics, and lifestyle factors- Identified food and nutrition knowledge deficits related to bone marrow transplants, the menu selection process, diabetes and tube feeds- Educated patients on nutrition and hemodialysis, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, tube feeds and bone marrow transplant- Coordinated home tube feeds with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and patient's pharmacy to ensure smooth discharge- Calculated renal meal plans taking into consideration current medications, biochemistry, and patient’s current meal pattern and preferences- Authored clear and accurate chart notes according to organizational and College of Dietitians of Ontario standards

London, Canada Area

- Independently managed food services for three child care centres serving 120 children- Effectively managed time to ensure food was budgeted, ordered, purchased, received, stored, and prepared for the children- Creatively designed a new menu based on Canada’s Food Guide and organization requirements- Ensured children with allergies or dietary restrictions received correct food items to eliminate contamination and provide a safe environment - Maintained health unit standards and underwent successful health inspection

London, Ontario

- Prepared snacks for and served meals to 160 residents according to individual therapeutic needs, including: renal, diabetic, gluten-free, lactose-free, texture modified, and thickened diets- Enhanced oral communication and interpersonal skills while working respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds serving a marginalized elderly population - Managed multiple tasks and maintained an organized workplace in order to maximize productivity in a fast-paced and independent work environment - Trained new employees on the job taking into consideration individual learning styles and preferences

Guelph, Ontario

- Transcribed qualitative interviews for a study investigating feeding patterns of parents with preschool-aged children

Honours Bachelor Of Applied Science, Applied Human Nutrition

Graduated with distinction Study gap 2013-2014: Full-time volunteer, Junior Youth Empowerment Program

Courses In, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning