Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

• Oct 2020 - Present

Joined a great company with the same goal and desire to change healthcare. We place the patient in the center of their healthcare team with equal if not more power to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs. My role is to provide education, care and guidance so that the person with diabetes can make decisions that are their own. Joined a great company with the same goal and desire to change healthcare. We place the patient in the center of their healthcare team with equal if not more power to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs. My role is to provide education, care and guidance so that the person with diabetes can make decisions that are their own.

Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Diabetes Prevention Coach

• Feb 2019 - Present

Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator

• Nov 2019 - May 2020

Position Summary: Provide extensive outpatient education on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Performed nutrition screening, evaluation and assessment for patients. Have an advanced understanding of insulin management in pregnancy. Communicate with patients and families by reviewing blood glucose reports and status. 1. Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, pattern… Show more Position Summary: Provide extensive outpatient education on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Performed nutrition screening, evaluation and assessment for patients. Have an advanced understanding of insulin management in pregnancy. Communicate with patients and families by reviewing blood glucose reports and status. 1. Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, pattern management of blood glucose, insulin administration and safety guidelines, and insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system training. 2. Provides assistance to the patient in obtaining diabetic supplies. 3. Refer patients to community resources. 4. Management of diabetics in the clinic, and via phone. 5. Manage the diabetic program in compliance with the American Diabetic Association guidelines. 6. Provide case management of diabetic patients under physicians’ supervision. 7. Provide diabetes training to clinical staff. 8. Assist with research projects including data collection and patient requirement. 9. Communicate with patients on a daily basis reviewing blood sugar reports. 10. Refill insulin and diabetic supplies. Show less Position Summary: Provide extensive outpatient education on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Performed nutrition screening, evaluation and assessment for patients. Have an advanced understanding of insulin management in pregnancy. Communicate with patients and families by reviewing blood glucose reports and status. 1. Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, pattern… Show more Position Summary: Provide extensive outpatient education on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Performed nutrition screening, evaluation and assessment for patients. Have an advanced understanding of insulin management in pregnancy. Communicate with patients and families by reviewing blood glucose reports and status. 1. Educate patients on blood glucose monitoring, pattern management of blood glucose, insulin administration and safety guidelines, and insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system training. 2. Provides assistance to the patient in obtaining diabetic supplies. 3. Refer patients to community resources. 4. Management of diabetics in the clinic, and via phone. 5. Manage the diabetic program in compliance with the American Diabetic Association guidelines. 6. Provide case management of diabetic patients under physicians’ supervision. 7. Provide diabetes training to clinical staff. 8. Assist with research projects including data collection and patient requirement. 9. Communicate with patients on a daily basis reviewing blood sugar reports. 10. Refill insulin and diabetic supplies. Show less

Certified Diabetes Educator, Dietitian IV

• Sep 2014 - Feb 2019

The first RD to serve as the only diabetes expert for the inpatient and outpatient education programs. Served as program coordinator for the outpatient program. Obtained two Anne R. Wilford grants to start the first diabetes prevention program and the first diabetes champion program addressing knowledge deficits among the under served living with glucose intolerance and also among the bedside nurses in the hospital (500+ RN's). Served as the Chair and Assistant Chair for Memorial Hermann… Show more The first RD to serve as the only diabetes expert for the inpatient and outpatient education programs. Served as program coordinator for the outpatient program. Obtained two Anne R. Wilford grants to start the first diabetes prevention program and the first diabetes champion program addressing knowledge deficits among the under served living with glucose intolerance and also among the bedside nurses in the hospital (500+ RN's). Served as the Chair and Assistant Chair for Memorial Hermann Clinical Diabetes Council where I was responsible for developing a training program for NEW nurses to be able to teach their patients at the bedside how to deliver patient centered diabetes education using best practices. Show less The first RD to serve as the only diabetes expert for the inpatient and outpatient education programs. Served as program coordinator for the outpatient program. Obtained two Anne R. Wilford grants to start the first diabetes prevention program and the first diabetes champion program addressing knowledge deficits among the under served living with glucose intolerance and also among the bedside nurses in the hospital (500+ RN's). Served as the Chair and Assistant Chair for Memorial Hermann… Show more The first RD to serve as the only diabetes expert for the inpatient and outpatient education programs. Served as program coordinator for the outpatient program. Obtained two Anne R. Wilford grants to start the first diabetes prevention program and the first diabetes champion program addressing knowledge deficits among the under served living with glucose intolerance and also among the bedside nurses in the hospital (500+ RN's). Served as the Chair and Assistant Chair for Memorial Hermann Clinical Diabetes Council where I was responsible for developing a training program for NEW nurses to be able to teach their patients at the bedside how to deliver patient centered diabetes education using best practices. Show less

Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

Program Coordinator of ADA recognized program. Developed and delivered a superb nutrition education program. Conducted didactics for residents on voted on topics in nutrition. Facility consisted of 30 family practice residents and 10 faculty which included Ob/Gyn, geriatric, pediatric, dental and cardiology. Program Coordinator of ADA recognized program. Developed and delivered a superb nutrition education program. Conducted didactics for residents on voted on topics in nutrition. Facility consisted of 30 family practice residents and 10 faculty which included Ob/Gyn, geriatric, pediatric, dental and cardiology.

Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator

• Nov 2005 - Nov 2013

Contracted with health plan to develop, teach and maintain there first weight loss program. Contracted as a provider of outpatient dietitian services for members suffering from kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and malnutrition. www.usfhp.com Contracted with health plan to develop, teach and maintain there first weight loss program. Contracted as a provider of outpatient dietitian services for members suffering from kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and malnutrition. www.usfhp.com

Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian

• Dec 2010 - Nov 2012

Asked by Director and Endocrinologist to join newly established diabetes education program. Instrumental in obtaining and maintaining American Diabetes Association accreditation. Worked closely with Dr. Erani and Ruth Lira, MSN, CDE to development business plan and thus increase the business. In charge of Diabetes Support group and marketing to other physicians.Available to marketing for various topics covering various disease states such as obesity and diabetes management to physicians as… Show more Asked by Director and Endocrinologist to join newly established diabetes education program. Instrumental in obtaining and maintaining American Diabetes Association accreditation. Worked closely with Dr. Erani and Ruth Lira, MSN, CDE to development business plan and thus increase the business. In charge of Diabetes Support group and marketing to other physicians.Available to marketing for various topics covering various disease states such as obesity and diabetes management to physicians as well as the community. Team captain for Diabetes walk in Houston and was in instrumental in increasing number of pledges and participates. Clinic closed November 2012 and before such time was being promoted to Education Coordinator. Show less Asked by Director and Endocrinologist to join newly established diabetes education program. Instrumental in obtaining and maintaining American Diabetes Association accreditation. Worked closely with Dr. Erani and Ruth Lira, MSN, CDE to development business plan and thus increase the business. In charge of Diabetes Support group and marketing to other physicians.Available to marketing for various topics covering various disease states such as obesity and diabetes management to physicians as… Show more Asked by Director and Endocrinologist to join newly established diabetes education program. Instrumental in obtaining and maintaining American Diabetes Association accreditation. Worked closely with Dr. Erani and Ruth Lira, MSN, CDE to development business plan and thus increase the business. In charge of Diabetes Support group and marketing to other physicians.Available to marketing for various topics covering various disease states such as obesity and diabetes management to physicians as well as the community. Team captain for Diabetes walk in Houston and was in instrumental in increasing number of pledges and participates. Clinic closed November 2012 and before such time was being promoted to Education Coordinator. Show less

Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator

• Apr 2009 - Dec 2010

Delivered outstanding Medical Nutrition Therapy covering obesity, diabetes, cardiac and renal. Ran Diabetes support group at that location and rotated after hours calls. Delivered outstanding Medical Nutrition Therapy covering obesity, diabetes, cardiac and renal. Ran Diabetes support group at that location and rotated after hours calls.

Regional Clinical Specialist, South Central

• Sep 2007 - Apr 2009

Managed contracted trainers in assigned states, conducted outstanding train the trainer programs and follow up for CDE's becoming trainers, trained patients on Accu-chek Spirit insulin pump and pump therapy, Available to Roche Account Managers in assigned states for marketing to physicians, CDE's and patients. Products included Accu-chek Spirit Insulin pump system with pocket compass calculator, Accu-chek online learning program and glucose monitors. Successfully completed,"The New Conceptual… Show more Managed contracted trainers in assigned states, conducted outstanding train the trainer programs and follow up for CDE's becoming trainers, trained patients on Accu-chek Spirit insulin pump and pump therapy, Available to Roche Account Managers in assigned states for marketing to physicians, CDE's and patients. Products included Accu-chek Spirit Insulin pump system with pocket compass calculator, Accu-chek online learning program and glucose monitors. Successfully completed,"The New Conceptual Selling" program. Successfully completed additional education on various topics including developing a business plan to perfecting critical thinking skills. Show less Managed contracted trainers in assigned states, conducted outstanding train the trainer programs and follow up for CDE's becoming trainers, trained patients on Accu-chek Spirit insulin pump and pump therapy, Available to Roche Account Managers in assigned states for marketing to physicians, CDE's and patients. Products included Accu-chek Spirit Insulin pump system with pocket compass calculator, Accu-chek online learning program and glucose monitors. Successfully completed,"The New Conceptual… Show more Managed contracted trainers in assigned states, conducted outstanding train the trainer programs and follow up for CDE's becoming trainers, trained patients on Accu-chek Spirit insulin pump and pump therapy, Available to Roche Account Managers in assigned states for marketing to physicians, CDE's and patients. Products included Accu-chek Spirit Insulin pump system with pocket compass calculator, Accu-chek online learning program and glucose monitors. Successfully completed,"The New Conceptual Selling" program. Successfully completed additional education on various topics including developing a business plan to perfecting critical thinking skills. Show less

Senior Sales Associate and Clinical Diabetic Specialist (pilot position)

• Jan 2007 - Sep 2007

Successfully increased sales of diabetic supply program by 120% in 3 months. Although insurance contracts were not in place so was extremely limited. Teamed up with various glucose meter companies such as Bayer Healthcare to drive the business. Served as key resource to employees, physicians and patients for diabetes management. Successfully completed sales training. Position was discontinued due to contract negotiations. Successfully increased sales of diabetic supply program by 120% in 3 months. Although insurance contracts were not in place so was extremely limited. Teamed up with various glucose meter companies such as Bayer Healthcare to drive the business. Served as key resource to employees, physicians and patients for diabetes management. Successfully completed sales training. Position was discontinued due to contract negotiations.

Contractor

• Nov 2005 - Sep 2007

Taught Bayer Healthcare Diabetes Care Division various diabetes management program in various settings. Served as educator in, "As the Educator" program. Worked together with sales to offer programs in areas that were deficient and in need of such programs. Taught Bayer Healthcare Diabetes Care Division various diabetes management program in various settings. Served as educator in, "As the Educator" program. Worked together with sales to offer programs in areas that were deficient and in need of such programs.

Registered Dietitian

• Apr 2001 - Sep 2007

Established contracts with Medicare, Private Healthcare systems, Texas Healthsprings, Uniformed Services Family Health plan, and Cigna. Delivered outstanding MNT in their homes which was more effective. Developed relationships with Endocrinologists, Nephrologists, Family practice and big volume physicians. Main focus: renal and diabetes. Established contracts with Medicare, Private Healthcare systems, Texas Healthsprings, Uniformed Services Family Health plan, and Cigna. Delivered outstanding MNT in their homes which was more effective. Developed relationships with Endocrinologists, Nephrologists, Family practice and big volume physicians. Main focus: renal and diabetes.

Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian

• Aug 2005 - Apr 2007

Position was part-time. Responsible for conducting Medical Nutrition Therapy for all disease states focusing on diabetes management and insulin pump training. Position was part-time. Responsible for conducting Medical Nutrition Therapy for all disease states focusing on diabetes management and insulin pump training.

Regional Sales Manager and Lead Educator

• Sep 2003 - Jan 2007

Successful sales of diabetic products such as education, glucose monitors, strips and ED pumps to the Southwest Texas including Houston, Beaumont, Orange, Galveston, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Brownsville. Active participant in yearly updates to curriculum, establishing appropriate sites for conducting ADA recognized DSMT classes and managing the class to include the set up and break down of all materials. Managed a team of 6 educators in which I personally picked from a group of CDE's… Show more Successful sales of diabetic products such as education, glucose monitors, strips and ED pumps to the Southwest Texas including Houston, Beaumont, Orange, Galveston, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Brownsville. Active participant in yearly updates to curriculum, establishing appropriate sites for conducting ADA recognized DSMT classes and managing the class to include the set up and break down of all materials. Managed a team of 6 educators in which I personally picked from a group of CDE's. Responsible for quality assurance and follow up education after program was completed. Collaborated with Bayer Healthcare in order to increase sales and opportunities. In charge of managing 6 monthly classes. Served as manager and educator. Promoted to Regional Sales Mgr within the first year, CDS went bankrupt and closed it's doors proven in this link: http://www.google.com/finance?cid=12652912. Show less Successful sales of diabetic products such as education, glucose monitors, strips and ED pumps to the Southwest Texas including Houston, Beaumont, Orange, Galveston, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Brownsville. Active participant in yearly updates to curriculum, establishing appropriate sites for conducting ADA recognized DSMT classes and managing the class to include the set up and break down of all materials. Managed a team of 6 educators in which I personally picked from a group of CDE's… Show more Successful sales of diabetic products such as education, glucose monitors, strips and ED pumps to the Southwest Texas including Houston, Beaumont, Orange, Galveston, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Brownsville. Active participant in yearly updates to curriculum, establishing appropriate sites for conducting ADA recognized DSMT classes and managing the class to include the set up and break down of all materials. Managed a team of 6 educators in which I personally picked from a group of CDE's. Responsible for quality assurance and follow up education after program was completed. Collaborated with Bayer Healthcare in order to increase sales and opportunities. In charge of managing 6 monthly classes. Served as manager and educator. Promoted to Regional Sales Mgr within the first year, CDS went bankrupt and closed it's doors proven in this link: http://www.google.com/finance?cid=12652912. Show less

Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian

• Sep 2001 - Sep 2003

Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital: Taught an American Diabetes Association accredited program in group and individual settings. Monitored patient outcomes and was in charge of developing curriculum and standards of care models. Memorial Hermann HBU Wellness Program: Taught the successful program entitled "Leaner Weigh" weight management program to all area hospitals hourly, Locations: Texas Medical Center, Pasadena, Northwest, Southwest, Katy and Fort Bend. Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital: Taught an American Diabetes Association accredited program in group and individual settings. Monitored patient outcomes and was in charge of developing curriculum and standards of care models. Memorial Hermann HBU Wellness Program: Taught the successful program entitled "Leaner Weigh" weight management program to all area hospitals hourly, Locations: Texas Medical Center, Pasadena, Northwest, Southwest, Katy and Fort Bend.

Dietary Quality Advisor

• Feb 1998 - Apr 2001

Served as quality advisor and registered dietitian to 6 large healthcare facilities that served as the mentally and physically disabled patients. In charge of managing 6 food services managers. Conducted in-services covering food safety and conducted quality checks monthly. Responsible for developing menus based on geographical locations and negotiations with Food companies Sysco and Glazier foods. Conducted annual nutritional assessments on all residents and was available 24/7 for clinical… Show more Served as quality advisor and registered dietitian to 6 large healthcare facilities that served as the mentally and physically disabled patients. In charge of managing 6 food services managers. Conducted in-services covering food safety and conducted quality checks monthly. Responsible for developing menus based on geographical locations and negotiations with Food companies Sysco and Glazier foods. Conducted annual nutritional assessments on all residents and was available 24/7 for clinical questions. Main focus: Enternal and TPN, Diabetes, Food Safety and MAnagement. Show less Served as quality advisor and registered dietitian to 6 large healthcare facilities that served as the mentally and physically disabled patients. In charge of managing 6 food services managers. Conducted in-services covering food safety and conducted quality checks monthly. Responsible for developing menus based on geographical locations and negotiations with Food companies Sysco and Glazier foods. Conducted annual nutritional assessments on all residents and was available 24/7 for clinical… Show more Served as quality advisor and registered dietitian to 6 large healthcare facilities that served as the mentally and physically disabled patients. In charge of managing 6 food services managers. Conducted in-services covering food safety and conducted quality checks monthly. Responsible for developing menus based on geographical locations and negotiations with Food companies Sysco and Glazier foods. Conducted annual nutritional assessments on all residents and was available 24/7 for clinical questions. Main focus: Enternal and TPN, Diabetes, Food Safety and MAnagement. Show less

Dietitian II

• Aug 1995 - Jan 1998

Started as a diet tech working weekends while in full-time school. Worked full-time during senior year of college in tuition reimbursement program. Satisfied contract obligations. Awarded Clinical Dietitian of the year award among all Texas state funded facilities for my hard work and dedication for special projects mainly focusing on nutrition education curriculum that included new label reading, diabetes healthy living and food pyramid. Started as a diet tech working weekends while in full-time school. Worked full-time during senior year of college in tuition reimbursement program. Satisfied contract obligations. Awarded Clinical Dietitian of the year award among all Texas state funded facilities for my hard work and dedication for special projects mainly focusing on nutrition education curriculum that included new label reading, diabetes healthy living and food pyramid.