Portfolio
Work Experience
Clinical Dietitian II
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October 2024-Present
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2000-May 2024
Rehabilitation Dietitian
June 2024-February 2025
Community Nutrition
Educator/Dietitian
1997-2000
Clinical Dietitian
Broward Health Medical Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Memorial Hospital West
Pembroke Pines, FL
As a clinical dietitian, I have extensive experience in developing and implementing nutrition care plans for patients with various medical conditions. I collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients. Additionally, I provide nutrition education to individuals and groups.
Rehabilitation Dietitian
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Encompass Health
Sunrise, FL
As a rehabilitation dietitian, I take over after an acute care hospitalization or another medical facility in regards to nutrition care. My goal is to ensure the patient's nutritional needs are met to aid them in their recovery and try to help them heal to their fullest potential with the assistance of an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, food service members, and administrative staff.
Community Nutrition Educator/Dietitian
WIC/Florida Department of Health
St. Petersburg, FL
As a community nutritionist, I developed and implemented nutrition education for underserved populations. I provided nutrition education to individuals and groups, and collaborated with community partners to improve knowledge of cost effective healthy food options and infant nutrition therapy guidelines.
Education
August 1998-April 1999
August 1993-April 1997
Dietetic Intern
Pasco County Health Department
During my dietetic internship, I gained hands-on experience in various areas of dietetics, including clinical, community, and food service settings. I developed and implemented nutrition care plans for patients, provided nutrition education to individuals and groups, and assisted with menu planning and food preparation.
Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition
with Emphasis in Dietetics
The Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
My bachelor's degree provided me with a foundational understanding of nutrition and dietetics. I completed coursework in medical nutrition therapy, food science, and nutrition education.
Skills & Expertise
2003-Present
Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian/Clinician
CNSD/CNSC
Medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessment and counseling, nutrition education, and care plan development.
In 2010, I was one of ten applicants chosen in the country for the NNI Nestle Advanced Enteral Nutrition Program.