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Professional info

 

Dietetic internship candidate with a goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian in order to help heal patients through nutrition. Successful experiences in counseling and facilitating behavior change. Strong interest in medical nutrition therapy and sports nutrition.

Education

Master of Science in Nutrition / Didactic Program in Dietetics, 2015

Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA

  • Completed a rigorous science-based curriculum with a natural health and whole-foods based perspective

  • Additional coursework in Herbal Medicine Making, Therapeutic Cooking and Sports Nutrition

 

Bachelor of Arts Psychology, 2009

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

  • Completed curriculum including coursework on introductory psychology, biopsychology, fundamentals of research, statistics, animal behavior, sensory and perception and developmental psychology.

  • Completed pre-requisite courses for veterinary school, including animal and plant physiology, biology, physics, general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics

  • Member of Alpha Phi Sorority

Professional Memberships

  • American Dietetic Association

  • Student Nutrition Association at Bastyr University

Additional Training and Certifications

  • Completed workshop on Nutrition for Sports, Exercise and Weight Management by Nancy Clark MS, RD and John Ivy PhD

  • Epic electronic health record system

  • Washington Food Handlers Permit

  • ServSafe Certification

2010 - present

2010 - present

Clinical Experience

Student Nutrition Clinician

Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Seattle, WA, June 2014 - February 2015

  • Interviewed, assessed and counseled patients with a wide variety of medical conditions, such as dysbiosis, diabetes, obesity, cancer and irritable bowel syndrome

  • Utilize evidence based research in order to formulate nutritional recommendations

  • Provide patients with recommendations and resources on how to implement dietary changes compliant with medical nutrition therapy under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian

  • Collaborate with other clinicians regarding assessment and treatment of patients with nutritional challenges

  • Document patient interactions using electronic medical SOAP chart notes (EPIC)

 
Nutrition Intern

Wendy Caamano Nutrition, Seattle, WA, October 2013 – Present

  • Conducted evidence-based research to design and write a series of sports nutrition handouts for the players of the Seattle Storm professional basketball team 

  • Produce educational materials for the patients of the private practice

  • Manage social media in order to promote the Registered Dietitian’s business 

 

 

Wellbeing Coach

Alere Inc, Seattle, WA, November 2011-August 2013

  • Utilized cognitive behavior therapy and motivational interviewing techniques to support participants in achieving their health-related goals in the Weight Talk and VA Telephone Lifestyle Coaching for Healthy Living programs

  • Coached participants in the Weight Talk program on how to reach and maintain weight loss goals using evidence-based strategies

  • Conducted tailored interventions with veterans in the Telephone Lifestyle Coaching program to help reach health goals related to losing weight, managing stress, reducing alcohol use, quitting tobacco and increasing physical activity

 

 

Tobacco Cessation Coach

Alere, Inc, February 2011-November 2011

  • Counseled participants via telephone on how to overcome addiction to tobacco

  • Trained in cognitive behavioral coaching strategies to engage participants and facilitate behavior change

  • Promoted to Quit Coach II after meeting quality and productivity standards as well as completing additional trainings

Community Nutrition Experience

Nutrition Educator (volunteer)

Cooking Matters, Seattle, WA, November 2014-Present

  • Taught class on various topics with a focus on healthy eating on a budget

  • Lead group activities and discussions to engage class participants and encourage learning 

 

ACT! Program Assistant (volunteer)

Northshore YMCA, Bothell, WA, October 2013 – February 2014

  • Facilitated the Actively Changing Together Program (ACT!), a comprehensive healthy-lifestyles program developed by the Seattle Children’s Hospital to help overweight youth (ages 8-14) and their parents make sustained lifestyle changes

  • Helped lead group discussions with parents on healthy lifestyle changes, assisted with cooking and physical activity sessions of class

 

 

Food Service Experience

Dietary Aide

Bayview Retirement Community, Seattle, WA, April 2014 – present

  • Assist with the preparation and service of meals that are compliant with medical nutrition therapy under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian

  • Ensure residents receive food and beverages according to specifications, such as dysphagia, renal and diabetic.

 

Teen Feed (volunteer)

University Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA, April 2014-present

  • Prepare and serve healthy meals to homeless youth 

 

Server

Wasabi Bistro, Seattle, WA, February 2010 – July 2010

Joeys Lake Union, Seattle, WA, December 2007 - November 2009

Louie’s Cuisine of China, Ballard, WA, September 2002-September 2007

  • Provided high quality customer service to patrons of restaurant

  • Performed food service related duties in a fast-paced work environment

Other Experience

Research Assistant (volunteer)

Woodland Park Zoo and University of Washington, Seattle WA, October 2009 – February 2010

  • Utilized a personal digital assistant to record behavioral data of animals at various exhibits

  • Contributed data to a behavioral welfare research group examining the effects of enrichment on exotic captive animals

 

Veterinary Assistant

Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital, Bothell WA, November 2007 – November 2008

  • Provided medical treatment for animal patients in a fast-paced, emergency hospital

  • Received pharmacy clerk certificate and filled prescription orders

 

Veterinarian Team Member (volunteer)

VIDA Volunteer, Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Summer 2008

  • Worked with a team of veterinarians and other volunteers to provide high quality spay and neuter clinics in Costa Rica and Nicaragua

  • Assisted veterinarians in surgery and provided pre- and post-operative care

  • Delivered preventative health care at field clinics, including vaccinations and various medications

 

Wildlife Care Assistant (volunteer)

PAWS Wildlife Center, Lynnwood, WA, September 2007 – February 2008

  • Helped with rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife 

  • Provided basic care for animal residents

 

Lead Hostess

Ivar’s Salmon House, Seattle, WA, May 2006-June 2007

  • Managed reservations, organized seating arrangements, and worked in conjunction with staff to ensure customer needs are met

Activities and Interests

  • Hiking around Washington state

  • Outdoor and indoor rock climbing

  • Captain of flag football team

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