Experience

Devoted Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Guide: Diabetes Educator

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Centene Corporation

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Diabetes Health Coach

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2021

  Delivered nutrition and diabetes education via telephonic platform Provided nutrition education and diabetes education to Medicaid, Medicare and prison health plan members with a wide range of disease states including diabetes, obesity, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Provided appropriate follow-up counseling to monitor progression towards behavioral change and disease management.



Greater East Texas Diabetes Education

• Diabetes Educator

  • Dec 2012 - Oct 2013

  Longview, Texas, United States Provided nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy to patients with a wide range of disease states. • Collaborated with primary care physicians and other members of the health care team to provide patient centered care for more cost-effective health care. Assessed, trained and managed type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients on medical devices such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitor systems. Followed American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) certification parameters for… Show more Provided nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy to patients with a wide range of disease states. • Collaborated with primary care physicians and other members of the health care team to provide patient centered care for more cost-effective health care. Assessed, trained and managed type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients on medical devices such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitor systems. Followed American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) certification parameters for educating patients on diabetes related topics. Show less



NEW MEXICO VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ambulatory Care Dietitian

  • May 2010 - Dec 2012

  Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Provided nutrition education on normal nutrition, modified diets, food and drug interactions, and medical nutrition therapy for specific disease states such as diabetes and weight reduction. Provided follow-up counseling to monitor progression towards behavioral change, clinic goals and progress towards disease management. Taught nutrition classes in subjects of diabetes management, weight loss, healthy grocery shopping and advanced carbohydrate counting. Acted as a preceptor for dietetic… Show more Provided nutrition education on normal nutrition, modified diets, food and drug interactions, and medical nutrition therapy for specific disease states such as diabetes and weight reduction. Provided follow-up counseling to monitor progression towards behavioral change, clinic goals and progress towards disease management. Taught nutrition classes in subjects of diabetes management, weight loss, healthy grocery shopping and advanced carbohydrate counting. Acted as a preceptor for dietetic interns in the outpatient nutrition setting. Show less



WIC Women Infant & Children

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Dietitian

  • Mar 2009 - May 2010

  Los Lunas, New Mexico, United States Worked with low-income women and their children to provide information on relevant nutrition topics. Provided counseling to women in NM with high-risk pregnancies and children with various high nutritional risks. Used motivational interviewing techniques to encourage behavior change and resolve ambivalence in clients related to health, lifestyle, and nutritional habits. Provided education to increase understanding among women and their families on eating healthy, healthy food preparation, and… Show more Worked with low-income women and their children to provide information on relevant nutrition topics. Provided counseling to women in NM with high-risk pregnancies and children with various high nutritional risks. Used motivational interviewing techniques to encourage behavior change and resolve ambivalence in clients related to health, lifestyle, and nutritional habits. Provided education to increase understanding among women and their families on eating healthy, healthy food preparation, and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Assisted with data entry, WIC EBT issuance, and client complaints when needed. Collected and interpreted anthropometric data such as height, weight, hemoglobin levels, and body mass index for pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and children. Acted as preceptor for dietetic interns. Show less