Registered Dietitian

• Sep 2018 - Present

Registered Dietitian

• Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

Registered Dietitian

• Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

Clinical Registered Dietitian

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

Provided nutritional care for adult and pediatric cancer patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, primarily focusing on outpatient gastrointestinal cancer patients in the gastrointestinal medicine and surgery clinics. Assessed patients’ nutritional status, providing medical nutrition therapy and designing, implementing, and monitoring nutrition care plans, including writing nutrition support orders for patients receiving both enteral and parenteral nutrition. Coordinated with the… Show more Provided nutritional care for adult and pediatric cancer patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, primarily focusing on outpatient gastrointestinal cancer patients in the gastrointestinal medicine and surgery clinics. Assessed patients’ nutritional status, providing medical nutrition therapy and designing, implementing, and monitoring nutrition care plans, including writing nutrition support orders for patients receiving both enteral and parenteral nutrition. Coordinated with the nutrition team to provide adequate care to the oncology patients as well as developed patient education materials and presented the current best nutrition practices in treating oncology patients to the entire medical team. Show less Provided nutritional care for adult and pediatric cancer patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, primarily focusing on outpatient gastrointestinal cancer patients in the gastrointestinal medicine and surgery clinics. Assessed patients’ nutritional status, providing medical nutrition therapy and designing, implementing, and monitoring nutrition care plans, including writing nutrition support orders for patients receiving both enteral and parenteral nutrition. Coordinated with the… Show more Provided nutritional care for adult and pediatric cancer patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, primarily focusing on outpatient gastrointestinal cancer patients in the gastrointestinal medicine and surgery clinics. Assessed patients’ nutritional status, providing medical nutrition therapy and designing, implementing, and monitoring nutrition care plans, including writing nutrition support orders for patients receiving both enteral and parenteral nutrition. Coordinated with the nutrition team to provide adequate care to the oncology patients as well as developed patient education materials and presented the current best nutrition practices in treating oncology patients to the entire medical team. Show less

Clinical Registered Dietitian

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

Provided appropriate care to all ages of the life span including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, performed inpatient diet instructions for a multitude of different diets, completed nutritional assessments using the Nutrition Care Process, calculated nutritional requirements, recommended tube feeding formulas and TPN protocols to patients in need of nutrition support, and participated in several community nutrition programs. Provided appropriate care to all ages of the life span including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, performed inpatient diet instructions for a multitude of different diets, completed nutritional assessments using the Nutrition Care Process, calculated nutritional requirements, recommended tube feeding formulas and TPN protocols to patients in need of nutrition support, and participated in several community nutrition programs.

Dietetic Intern

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

The University of Virginia Health System Dietetic Internship Program is 10-month comprehensive program with an emphasis on adult and pediatric nutrition support and general pediatrics/PICU nutrition. This internship is accredited by ACEND. It provides interns with 1,200 supervised practice hours and 250 hours of didactic training in a multitude of areas including clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and food service. As an intern, I was able to carry out several duties during the multitude… Show more The University of Virginia Health System Dietetic Internship Program is 10-month comprehensive program with an emphasis on adult and pediatric nutrition support and general pediatrics/PICU nutrition. This internship is accredited by ACEND. It provides interns with 1,200 supervised practice hours and 250 hours of didactic training in a multitude of areas including clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and food service. As an intern, I was able to carry out several duties during the multitude of rotations. During the clinical rotations, I was able to attend rounds as well as write patient notes (that were approved and signed by RDs), observe and provide nutrition education to patients, and recommend nutrition plans to physicians and other hospital staff. During food service and management rotations I was able to create menus, carry out nutrition analysis of menu items, lead in-service activities with kitchen staff, and develop budgets and business plans. Over the course of the internship, I was able to participate in several community activities as well as a research project.

Caterer

• Oct 2012 - May 2013

During the year of my dietetic internship, worked for UVA's catering Company, through the hospital. I was able to help prepare, cook and arrange appetizers, entrees and desserts not only for hospital events, but for larger events on UVA's beautiful campus. At these events, I helped in many ways, either serving food, preparing and plating food, and also serving wine. I enjoyed working as a caterer and feel as though it has improved my cooking and kitchen skills and has also taught me a lot… Show more During the year of my dietetic internship, worked for UVA's catering Company, through the hospital. I was able to help prepare, cook and arrange appetizers, entrees and desserts not only for hospital events, but for larger events on UVA's beautiful campus. At these events, I helped in many ways, either serving food, preparing and plating food, and also serving wine. I enjoyed working as a caterer and feel as though it has improved my cooking and kitchen skills and has also taught me a lot about food safety and foodservice in general.

Nutrition & Statistics Tutor

• Jan 2009 - May 2012

Taught and reviewed nutrition topics and statistics methods with over a dozen students individually at the Center for Academic Development and Enrichment (CADE). Taught and reviewed nutrition topics and statistics methods with over a dozen students individually at the Center for Academic Development and Enrichment (CADE).

Health & Wellness Director

• Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

During the summers of 2009 and 2010, I was Camp Robbins Health and Wellness Director. I developed and implemented nutrition and health related activities for all campers ranging from age 4 to age 16. Activities included fun nutrition education programs, healthy cooking lessons, yoga sessions, challenging obstacle courses on the field, nature hikes, and more. I was able to use my skills while having the time of my life. During the summers of 2009 and 2010, I was Camp Robbins Health and Wellness Director. I developed and implemented nutrition and health related activities for all campers ranging from age 4 to age 16. Activities included fun nutrition education programs, healthy cooking lessons, yoga sessions, challenging obstacle courses on the field, nature hikes, and more. I was able to use my skills while having the time of my life.

Administrative Assistant

• Jan 2009 - Aug 2011

Accounting and Human Resource Departments: completed any relevant tasks such as making spreadsheets, filing documents and invoices, and calling potential employees. Accounting and Human Resource Departments: completed any relevant tasks such as making spreadsheets, filing documents and invoices, and calling potential employees.