Experience

SOUTH CAROLINA DHEC

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Nutritionist III

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Goose Creek, South Carolina, United States Recruit, hire, orient, train and supervise the Nutritionists IIs and other CPAs providing WIC services. Perform quality assurance activities such as staff observations, class reviews, and program audits as required by WIC Program and agency policy. Communicates updated WIC policies and procedures with Nutritionist IIs. Oversee nutrition education materials, schedules, leave, and coverage needs are met. Provide consultation and technical assistance to other members of the health care team and… Show more Recruit, hire, orient, train and supervise the Nutritionists IIs and other CPAs providing WIC services. Perform quality assurance activities such as staff observations, class reviews, and program audits as required by WIC Program and agency policy. Communicates updated WIC policies and procedures with Nutritionist IIs. Oversee nutrition education materials, schedules, leave, and coverage needs are met. Provide consultation and technical assistance to other members of the health care team and the community in areas related to normal nutrition, including health promotion and disease prevention. Conduct outreach activities to providers and the community to assist with increasing WIC participation. Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary WIC team in clinic, caseload monitoring and outreach. Work with other program staff and disciplines to enhance integration and quality of service. Ensure staff follow good customer service practices and clients are contacted timely. The employee must participate in preparation and response to emergencies/disasters as required by the supervisor, regional public health director and/or agency director.

• Nutritionist II

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  North Charleston, South Carolina, United States Provide WIC certifications including health history, anthropometrics, immunization screening, hemoglobin or hematocrit testing and controls as needed, evaluation of risk status, prescription of WIC food package, documentation, and high risk referrals following program standards and protocols. Provide and document individual nutrition education counseling and follow-up for participants with low risk medical conditions in the SC-WIC system. Provide consultation and technical assistance to other… Show more Provide WIC certifications including health history, anthropometrics, immunization screening, hemoglobin or hematocrit testing and controls as needed, evaluation of risk status, prescription of WIC food package, documentation, and high risk referrals following program standards and protocols. Provide and document individual nutrition education counseling and follow-up for participants with low risk medical conditions in the SC-WIC system. Provide consultation and technical assistance to other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team and community in areas related to normal nutrition, including health promotion and disease prevention. Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary WIC team in clinic/class scheduling, caseload monitoring, and outreach. Plan, conduct, and evaluate group nutrition education classes using the facilitated learning and the tele-nutrition process in accordance with WIC guidelines and agency policies. Document all nutrition education contacts in SC-WIC according to WIC policies and procedures. Follow established guidelines for customer services and cultural competency to include annual review of WIC Civil Rights and Customer Services. Provide assistance to families with infants on contract and List I formulas including education, dispensing, and monitoring as assigned. Refer participants on List II and metabolic formulas to the Registered Dietitian according to WIC guidelines. Provide breastfeeding promotion and support to pregnant and breastfeeding women. Screen and refer pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants to the Breastfeeding Coordinator according the Referral Guidelines. Issue and monitor breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies.



Cathedral of Praise

• Philippines
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher Assistant

  • May 2021 - Dec 2021

  North Charleston, South Carolina, United States Assisted the Nursery Teacher in providing safe and loving care to infants and babies until age one. Facilitated sensory learning and encouraged children to grow and meet their developmental milestones.



Kaweah Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nutrition Host

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  Visalia, California Area As a Nutrition Host I worked full-time as the primary liaison between the patients and the Food and Nutrition Services Department at Kaweah Delta Hospital. I was in charge of providing meals to an average of 60 patients per day. I made sure that their daily meals were served hot, on time, and according to their therapeutic diets as well as personal preferences, intolerances and allergies. I also made sure that the nurses' stations were stocked with snacks and beverages to be given to the… Show more As a Nutrition Host I worked full-time as the primary liaison between the patients and the Food and Nutrition Services Department at Kaweah Delta Hospital. I was in charge of providing meals to an average of 60 patients per day. I made sure that their daily meals were served hot, on time, and according to their therapeutic diets as well as personal preferences, intolerances and allergies. I also made sure that the nurses' stations were stocked with snacks and beverages to be given to the patients whenever they were hungry or thirsty. Show less



Pacific Union College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Kitchen Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

  As a part-time Kitchen Assistant at PUC I served my fellow college students their meals. I always worked as a team member when making sure the kitchen was clean and sanitized. During my second year, I was entrusted to do more meal prep. This included rolling sushi, preparing and baking a dozen sheet pan pizzas at a time in the rotating oven, and making various salads as well as side dishes.



Sugar Pine Christian Camps

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kitchen Assistant

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  I worked two summers here at Sugar Pine Christian Camps as a full-time Kitchen Assistant. I worked various roles in the kitchen including: meal prep, dishwashing, baking, serving, restocking, maintaining inventory, cleaning and various other duties. During my second summer I worked as a team leader in their smaller camp kitchen. This responsibility enabled me to help train my coworkers and make sure everything was done correctly. I was in charge of making sure that we had everything that we… Show more I worked two summers here at Sugar Pine Christian Camps as a full-time Kitchen Assistant. I worked various roles in the kitchen including: meal prep, dishwashing, baking, serving, restocking, maintaining inventory, cleaning and various other duties. During my second summer I worked as a team leader in their smaller camp kitchen. This responsibility enabled me to help train my coworkers and make sure everything was done correctly. I was in charge of making sure that we had everything that we needed in order to start serving the meal on time to ensure happy campers. Show less