Registered Dietitian

• Apr 2022 - Present

Adult Outpatient Dietitian

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

• Comprehensively assess, counsel, and monitor patients in the clinic setting as appropriate, with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Cardiology conditions, maternal-fetal nutrition issues, weight management concerns, recently diagnosed diabetes, or other medical conditions• Partake in daily rounds with the Adult CF team regarding all aspects of inpatient care, from initial admission to discharge planning, interacting seamlessly with the inpatient floors teams (Providers and RNs), CF Physician, CF Nurse Coordinator, and CF Social Worker• Routinely develop and update outpatient nutrition education materials for Cardiac Rehab and CF clinics• Provide weekly Cardiac Rehab Nutrition Education classes, monthly Diabetes Nutrition Education classes based on need

Augusta University Student Health

• Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

• Provide medical nutrition therapy and education to patients with numerous health issues including obesity, type 2 diabetes, underweight, disordered eating, hypertension• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team consisting of Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Wellness Director, and Student Counseling to provide comprehensive care to each patient• Develop presentations on various nutrition topics to be presented on campus

Regional Operations Support Dietitian

• Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

Provided clinical support throughout the Southeast regionClinical experience in this role:• Assessed and recommended appropriate interventions such as therapeutic PO diet, oral nutrition supplements, enteral nutrition, and/or parenteral nutrition for patients in Medical ICU Step Down Unit, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Step-down Neuroscience Unit, Med-Surg Unit, and Oncology Units• Provided cross-coverage within the Medical, Surgical, and Trauma ICUs• Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team consisting of an Attending Physician, Medical Residents, Medical Students, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Case Managers, and Nurse Managers on a daily basis regarding patient care.• Educated patients as necessary on heart healthy diet, carbohydrate consistent diet, low fat diet, post bariatric surgery diet, etc.Outpatient experience in this role:• Provided coverage at the Digestive Health Center for two months consecutively. Educated patients on Low FODMAP diets, SIBO diet's, celiac disease and various other digestive disorder diets. • Performed weight-loss education at Bariatric clinic for two months and taught initial bariatric patient classes, held one-on-one sessions with Bariatric patients, and performed pre/post op nutrition education. • Covered Adult Outpatient Dietitians and comprehensively assessed, counseled, and monitored patient's with weight management concerns, recently diagnosed diabetes, or other medical conditions

Coordinated Program in Dietetics

• May 2018 - May 2019

The Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). This option combines the theory presented in class with experience in health care settings under the supervision of faculty or other health professionals. Students are eligible to take the national examination to become Registered Dietitians after graduation. Mission of The Coordinated Program The mission of the Coordinated Programs in Dietetics is to prepare students to become Registered Dietitians.Program Goals and ObjectivesGoal #1 The program will produce entry-level graduates who are equally competent to work in the areas of clinical, management, and community nutrition practice.Goal #2 The program will instill in all students the importance of continual learning after graduation and throughout their professional career.

Public Relations Chair

• Aug 2017 - May 2019

• Execute outreach plan via three social media outlets• Schedule and edit blog content written by SDA Members• Widely promote and publicize programs, events, meetings, and news to all SDA members as well as perspective members

Crenshaw Leadership Academy Fellow

• Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

A Crenshaw Leadership Academy Fellow is highly chosen because they have demonstrated potential for outstanding leadership capacity in the College and in their profession. It challenges students to think more creatively, communicate effectively, motivate and influence others, act ethically, use competent business and social etiquette skills, and make constructive community-oriented decisions. Named for Dr. Mary A. Crenshaw, a national leader and a former dean of the College of Human Environmental Sciences, and supported by the CHES Leadership Board, the Crenshaw Leadership Academy serves as a venue for leadership development for select upper-level CHES students.

Dietetic Intern

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

• Participated in care plan and weight meetings and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding residents’ care• Completed nutrition assessments and coinciding malnutrition risk assessments and care plans • Participated in care plan and weight meetings and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding residents’ care• Completed nutrition assessments and coinciding malnutrition risk assessments and care plans

Dietetic Intern

• Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

• Participated in coaching participants regarding health score sheet evaluation • Partook in screenings to evaluate blood pressure, body fat percentage, height/weight and lipid profile• Created an instructional video for LIVESMART to help the employees at O'Neel Steel correctly access the online portal • Curated a healthy holiday cookbook for the holiday wellness party hosted at O'Neel Steel and EBSCO • Participated in coaching participants regarding health score sheet evaluation • Partook in screenings to evaluate blood pressure, body fat percentage, height/weight and lipid profile• Created an instructional video for LIVESMART to help the employees at O'Neel Steel correctly access the online portal • Curated a healthy holiday cookbook for the holiday wellness party hosted at O'Neel Steel and EBSCO

Dietetic Intern

• Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

• Reviewed purchasing specifications, prepared purchasing orders, and participated in receiving, storing, and taking inventory• Conducted test trays, patient satisfaction surveys, sanitation and safety audits, and developed corrective action plans• Assessed employee training needs and delivered sessions regarding infection control, food safety, and workplace hazardsClinical:• Delivered patient diet educations regarding gestational and type II diabetes, renal, heart health, diverticulitis, and Warfarin therapy• Completed the Nutrition Care Process and appropriate patient care activities for each assigned patient• Developed a case study presentation regarding Bladder Cancer and completed a coinciding literature review

Outpatient Wellness Intern

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

• Taught valuable cooking skills to children of various age groups in Camp 119 “Thyme to Cook” and provided them with nutrition lesson to support the theme of cooking for the day• Participated in outpatient wellness sessions and coached clients on improving their nutrition • Obtained anthropometrics and provided basic healthy-lifestyle education for employees at a corporate wellness event • Taught valuable cooking skills to children of various age groups in Camp 119 “Thyme to Cook” and provided them with nutrition lesson to support the theme of cooking for the day• Participated in outpatient wellness sessions and coached clients on improving their nutrition • Obtained anthropometrics and provided basic healthy-lifestyle education for employees at a corporate wellness event

Dietetic Intern

• May 2018 - May 2018

• Delivered patient diet educations regarding type II diabetes, renal, heart health, diverticulitis, colostomy care, and Warfarin therapy• Completed the Nutrition Care Process and appropriate patient care activities for each assigned patient• Developed a case study presentation regarding Congestive Heart Failure and completed a coinciding literature review • Delivered patient diet educations regarding type II diabetes, renal, heart health, diverticulitis, colostomy care, and Warfarin therapy• Completed the Nutrition Care Process and appropriate patient care activities for each assigned patient• Developed a case study presentation regarding Congestive Heart Failure and completed a coinciding literature review

Nutriton Assitant

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

• Assisted in nutritional analysis of recipes and ingredients for new dining hall and analyzed each ingredient used in CBORD• Established monthly tabling events and created nutrition blog posts• Responsible for updating weekly Chalkboard Calendar with nutrition facts • Assisted in nutritional analysis of recipes and ingredients for new dining hall and analyzed each ingredient used in CBORD• Established monthly tabling events and created nutrition blog posts• Responsible for updating weekly Chalkboard Calendar with nutrition facts