Andisheh Farahmand MPH RDN
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Farsi/Persian Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Public Speaking
Loma Linda UniversityMay, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
CPR
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationMar, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
EMT- Certified
Los Angeles Valley CollegeJun, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Food Handlers Certification
ServSafe CertifiedNov, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
San Bernardino County Food Handling Certificate
San Bernardino CountyJul, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Nutrition Ink and Nutricopia
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nutrition Consultant
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May 2021 - Present
-Experience working with kids with developmental disability. -Consulting with admins on planning, organizing, directing and controlling nutrition services. -Providing nutrition support to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services in maintaining standards of food selection, storage and preparation services.-Review medical orders for modified diets, and make recommendations for nutritional interventions and MNT per SOP. -Participate in the development of resident care plans. -Complete nutrition assessments and follow-up progresses, while making nutrition support changes including to new formulas and supplemental changes PRN.-Participate in weekly care plan meetings.
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National Renal Care, LLC
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Renal Dietitian
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Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
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Renal Dietitian
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Apr 2020 - Oct 2020
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Dietetic Intern (400 hours)
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
- Shadowed RDNs and witnessed the daily responsibilities of a dietitian - Created specific diet plans for the patients- Educated and counseled the patients on dietary pattern - Conducted nutrition-focused-physical-assessments- Monitored and evaluated lab values, providing necessary nutrition prescription (supplements) - Shadowed RDNs and witnessed the daily responsibilities of a dietitian - Created specific diet plans for the patients- Educated and counseled the patients on dietary pattern - Conducted nutrition-focused-physical-assessments- Monitored and evaluated lab values, providing necessary nutrition prescription (supplements)
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Loma Linda University Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Nutrition and Dietietic Student
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Sep 2018 - Nov 2018
Rotated through Nutrition Support and Pediatric units. Rotated through Nutrition Support and Pediatric units.
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Food System Rotation Internship (200 hours)
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Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
-Applied evidence-based guidelines, systematic reviews and scientific literature with regards to holding an In-Service presentation for the staff. -Analyzed different menu variations, such as diabetic and cardiac menus. - Designed 3 different recipes, and utilized Computrition, towards conducting a thorough nutrition and cost analysis on each recipe. Each recipe complies with the vegetarian regulations. - In compliance with the California Food Code.- Demonstrated an active participation and contributed to the organization in a team based setting. - Applied my leadership skills to achieve desired outcomes in a fast stressful environment, while being calm and collected.- Held an In-Service presentation on the lack of sleep and its link to metabolism, and motivated staff to sleep 6-9 hours, by providing adequate scientific research about the subject matter.- Rotated with other staff and worked their position, to gain knowledge about each position at the kitchen and cafeteria and what the duties entails.- Collaborated with other health professionals to deliver effective nutrition services, such as evaluating the patient's experience with the food quality. - Demonstrated assertiveness by promoting Loma Linda's mission to the customers, and respected cultural diversities and others's life experiences.- Participated in the Care Pix (interview) process, and recruited employees through a thorough analysis and individual interview. - Worked with kitchen staff numerous times, in instructing them how to prepare each recipe.- Conducted a cost-analysis and created a budget for the recipes.- Participated in a physical inventory check list and ordered new products.- Standardized the recipes which I helped create. - Participated in management and human resources. - Performed safety checks with time and temperature. Conducted side monitoring and inspected each fridge/oven to check whether each entity meets the safety regulations.
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Wic Nutrition Program
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nutrition and Dietetetic Student Intern (300 hours)
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Presented on various nutrition topics to the staff. - Co-wrote the monthly newsletter for the Riverside county. - Utilized the WIC shopping guide to shop at a WIC authorized store. - Gathered anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary data on the high risk population, assessing their risks and needs.- Used motivational interviewing to interview clients.- Educated clients on various health topics, creating power point presentations. - Instructed food and nutrition classes to families. - Instructed breastfeeding classes to new mothers who are breastfeeding. - Created nutrition educational pamphlets for new mothers and families. - Organized and planed a Worksite Wellness activity fare
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REDLANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES CORPORATION
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dietetics Intern (100 hours)
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2017
100 hours in the area of community service, child work, website assistance, and RD shadowing.Assisted in developing a user friendly and informative website. Helped with the menus and their description online and on paper. Assessed the schools along side the RDN Mrs. Foote. Worked with children during the lunch hours, organizing and educating them through fun activities. Shadowed Mrs. Hernandez and Ms. Crocker (RDN) and presented a final paper, on how to provide the best informative website to the clientele.
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Glendale Adventist Medical Center Inc.
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Care Extender (Hands-on patient care experience of 400 hours)
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Rotating through the following departments providing hands-on patient care experience: -Oncology-Acute Rehabilitation Unit -Emergency Department -Pulmonary Telemetry Unit - ICU/CICU Rotating through the following departments providing hands-on patient care experience: -Oncology-Acute Rehabilitation Unit -Emergency Department -Pulmonary Telemetry Unit - ICU/CICU
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UCLA Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Surgical Waiting Area - Intern (200 hours)
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
- Supervised the Surgical Waiting Area, acting as an liaison between patients’s family members and surgeons in operation room.- Handled phone calls and was in charge of inputting important data with regards to patient’s experience. - Offered emotional support at times when necessary. - Supervised the Surgical Waiting Area, acting as an liaison between patients’s family members and surgeons in operation room.- Handled phone calls and was in charge of inputting important data with regards to patient’s experience. - Offered emotional support at times when necessary.
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Education
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Loma Linda University
Master of Public Health - MPH RD, Nutrition Sciences -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Environmental Studies and Geography -
Los Angeles Pierce College
Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies