Christina Castro, MS, RD
Registered Dietitian Consultant at Longwood Management Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ServSafe Manager
ServSafeJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsJan, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Longwood Management Corporation
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Registered Dietitian Consultant
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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
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Personal Chef/Household Manager/Personal Assistant/Nanny
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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
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Morrison Healthcare
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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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Dietetic Intern
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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
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Research Assistant – Nutrition Educator
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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
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AdventHealth
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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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Dietary Aide
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Management
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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
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Education
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The University of Alabama
Master of Science - MS, Human Nutrition -
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science - BS, Nutrition and Food Science -
Los Angeles Mission College
Associate of Science - AS, Human Nutrition -
Pasadena City College
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager