Experience

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  CoreLife Healthcare

  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

  • Registered Dietitian

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    • Lead with a holistic approach to patient wellness with comprehensive patient evaluations taking into consideration medical, social, physical and familial histories to establish baseline for future care.• Oversee all aspects of patient’s nutrition and diet while conducting one-on-one patient care sessions with a focus on weight loss, diabetes education, chronic kidney disease, and eating disorders.• Conduct nutritional examinations, diagnostic procedures, body composition analysis, and metabolic testing through indirect calorimetry.• Enhance patient counseling by applying food science expertise and education on fundamental concepts of nutritional science and weight maintenance, to provide practical and actionable guidance. • Integrate insights gained from patient journey mapping, creating a systematic and personalized approach to each patient's care.• Empower patients by enhancing their nutritional understanding and confidence through motivational interviewing, promoting accountability for improved nutrition, weight, and lifestyle management.• Document counseling sessions with a high level of detail for seamless communication within the patient care team• Enhance partner relations through the corporate wellness programs, by presenting alongside industry leaders to the medical community including physicians, specialists and therapists.

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  Your Designated Dietitian

  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

  • Founder & Corporate Wellness Consultant

    • May 2019 - Present
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    • Establish strategic partnerships with corporations, start-ups, small businesses and healthcare professionals to promote health and wellness initiatives• Conduct hands-on presentations for employees emphasizing practical health and wellness practices• Providing nutrition education and counseling services to individual clients, groups, and companies, specializing in Medical Nutrition Therapy and multiple disease states• Educate employees on chronic diseases to foster awareness and preventive measures and impact of lifestyle

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  MyEyeDr.

  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

  • Lead Optician

    • Mar 2016 - Present
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    • Lead critical education to patients with diabetes on the effects of blood sugar levels on eyesight over time.• Enhance team knowledge, proficiency and overall growth by training incoming managers and new employees on company procedures and providing coaching on advanced optical care.• Guide patients through insurance plan options and eligibility, fostering a sense of trust while maximizing benefits.• Demonstrate exceptional performance by consistently surpassing key performance indicators by over 25% above target.

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  Novant Health

  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

  • Dietetic Intern

    • Aug 2022 - May 2023
    • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

    Internship Locations: Novant Health Heart & Vascular & Cancer Institute, Novant Health Bariatric Clinic, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (Morrison Healthcare), Veritas Collaborative: Eating Disorder Treatment Program• Conducted nutrition assessments and focused physical exams, in each specialized unit within the Hospital and medical center including Dialysis, Trauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, Pulmonary, Medical Surgical, Neurovascular, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Pediatric, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Orthopedic, Oncology, and Behavioral Health• Developed personalized care plans with cultural sensitivity to align with diverse backgrounds, beliefs and practices• Provided Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients across the lifespan, including neonates, pediatrics and geriatrics• Developed personalized educational materials and After-Visit Summaries for continued patient support.• Conducted nutrition education sessions for individuals and groups, covering topics such as chronic disease management, healthy eating, meal planning, weight management and disease prevention.• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary clinical team to provide coordinated care for patients with complex medical, psychological and social conditions.• Served as a proficient translator for Spanish and Romanian-speaking patients • Proficiently used EPIC EHR system for patient documentation, progress tracking, team communication and productivity • Led menu planning and food service management, meeting nutritional needs and dietary restrictions, while staying within budgetary and regulatory parameters.• Initiated quality assurance projects, identifying areas for improvement in and delivered in-service trainings on food safety, nutrition basics, and sustainability in Patient Care Services• Conducted impactful research project on allergies and presented research findings at the South Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SCAND) annual meeting.

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  Project HOPE

  • Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States

  • Nutrition Educator

    • Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
    • Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States

    • Designed and implemented a comprehensive educational program, including dynamic presentations and materials on key topics like nutrition, grocery shopping, cooking, food preparation, and safety. This initiative serves as a valuable, ongoing resource for both food bank recipients and volunteers/employees, ensuring continuous benefits and learning opportunities.

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  Carolina Functional Nutrition

  • Weddington, North Carolina, United States

  • Dietetics Practicum

    • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
    • Weddington, North Carolina, United States

    • Gained knowledge and expertise in Functional Nutrition within an outpatient setting, while delivering patient support.• Created educational materials on nutrition and wellness for patients.• Utilized nutrient analysis and meal planning software to create customized diet plans.• Developed individualized nutrition recommendations by reviewing labs and medical history alongside dietitian. • Supported with determining supplemental medications for patients with specific dietary needs or health conditions.

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  Winthrop University

  • Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States

  • Graduate Student Sports Nutritionist

    • Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
    • Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States

    - Created and presented materials that educated the baseball team on healthy food choices, nutrition, and how to properly nourish themselves before and after games and practices. - Accompanying baseball team members on grocery store and cafeteria visits to help them make educated food choices

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  Best Buy

  • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

  • Sales Team Lead

    • Oct 2009 - Mar 2016
    • Charlotte, North Carolina Area

    • Thrived in autonomously managing store operations, greeting customers, addressing concerns, and maintaining composure during high-volume periods• Successfully executed upselling and suggestive selling techniques for products and accessories• Ensured the store's appearance and cleanliness were consistently maintainedSales Consultant• Recognized as a top performer in both District and Territory rankings• Achieved the highest revenue production for the store since its opening day• Played a key role in training new consultants• Demonstrated effective multitasking abilities during peak times throughout the day, week, and year• Sole Trilingual associate catering to Spanish and Romanian-speaking customers