Christina Castro, MS, RD

Registered Dietitian Consultant at Longwood Management Corporation
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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Credentials

  • ServSafe Manager
    ServSafe
    Jun, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
    Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Jan, 2023
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Registered Dietitian Consultant
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      · Conduct nutrition screening, assessment, education, and therapy according to physician’s orders and in compliance with Federal and State laws and Company requirements · Timely and accurately provide nutritious meals and supplements catered to clients · Implement and revise menus to meet the residents’ needs as needed · Review current systems in place pertaining to the preparation and service of resident meals and make modifications as necessary · Develop in-service and orientation programs for Food service personnel · Evaluate the department regularly to ensure compliance with State and Federal health department regulation · Work with other resident services according to the total Care Plan approach · Maintain a safe and sanitary working environment · Maintain all records and documentations according to Federal, State and Company requirements Show less

    • Personal Chef/Household Manager/Personal Assistant/Nanny
      • Apr 2008 - Jan 2023

      • Prepared meals matching taste preferences, dietary requirements, and limitations of each family member • Planed, cooked, and served meals for private events • Managed household schedules and arrange appointments for each family member • Shoped for food, supplies, and other requested items • Supervised children and household staff • Prepared meals matching taste preferences, dietary requirements, and limitations of each family member • Planed, cooked, and served meals for private events • Managed household schedules and arrange appointments for each family member • Shoped for food, supplies, and other requested items • Supervised children and household staff

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Dietetic Intern
      • Aug 2021 - May 2022

      • Developed, implemented, and monitored ongoing nutrition care plans based on screening and assessment of the patient population, including; Telemetry, Medical/Surgical, Critical Care, Coronary Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Oncology, Psychiatric, Renal, Wound Care, Pulmonary, Nutrition Support, Gastroenterology, Bariatric, and Diabetic • Participated in multidisciplinary coordination of care meetings and rounds • Provided inpatient and outpatient nutrition counseling and diet instruction in a hospital setting • Organized, developed and conducted community-based nutrition education • Completed nutrition risk assessments and quarterly notes on residents in a long-term care setting • Participated in food management tasks in the kitchen, retail, and patient services in a 420-bed patient hospital setting Show less

    • Research Assistant – Nutrition Educator
      • Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

      • Implemented and co-created the program at CSUN • Tailored nine innovative curricula to meet the needs of the CSUN community • Researched and created twenty-eight evidence-based and inventive nutrition workshops for CSUNs population • Provided data and contributed to CSU-wide dialogue to support reporting and program recommendations to California Department of Public Health • Conducted effective outreach to CSUN departments, clubs, and organizations • Developed social media content and Harvest of the Month recipe cards • Created a training manual for volunteers and service-learning students and a policy and procedures manual for Spring 2021 • Trained public health students and the Spring 2021 research assistant on program expectations and sustainability • Trained service-learning nutrition students on how to create workshops under the CalFresh and university accessibility guidelines Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Dietary Aide
      • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Management
      • Oct 2008 - Apr 2014

      • Aided in all restaurant departments including preparation, kitchen, catering, service line, and cashier • Cultivated a positive atmosphere while maintaining exceptional customer service • Interviewed, selected, and trained supervised staff • Oversaw both front and back of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and efficient schedules • Balanced inventory, ordered supplies, counted cash drawers, scheduled deposits, and balanced income and expense reports for stores with an annual operating budget of $800,000 • Strategically created staff schedules while assuring each crew member and manager could report • Creatively designed marketing outreach and gained catering business clientele • Conducted timely performance evaluations for all staff, including managers and crew members • Encouraged leadership in all crew members and managers while strategically selecting individuals for promotions • Oversaw six locations and their team’s productivity and ensured it met company expectations Show less

Education

  • The University of Alabama
    Master of Science - MS, Human Nutrition
    2021 - 2022
  • California State University, Northridge
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Nutrition and Food Science
    2018 - 2020
  • Los Angeles Mission College
    Associate of Science - AS, Human Nutrition
    2014 - 2018
  • Pasadena City College
    Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
    2008 - 2010

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