Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home (Long Term Care, November 2009 - Present) – Responsible for all aspects of nutrition care of 140 long term care residents including charting and online federal MDS charting.   Works closely with interdisciplinary team of nurses, residents, physicians and dietary personal in individual care plan implementation and monitoring. 

Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex (October 2009 – February 2010) – Responsible for one-on-one nutrition counseling, food seminars, demonstrations and educational classes. Selected as the nutrition expert and consultant for both Fitness Center staff as well as members. Performed nutrition screenings providing age specific (adolescents, adults and seniors) and disease-specific guidance. Co-wrote online monthly newsletter featuring nutrition advice, recipes and exercise tips.

University of Maryland Dietetic Internship (August 2008 – June 2009)
Major Accomplishments:

Wellness/Outpatient – Instructed outpatient clients on how to eat a healthier, well balanced diet at Baltimore VA Medical Center.  Outpatient education focused on management of diabetes, obesity, alcoholism, and pancreatitis. Mastered second type of electronic charting.

Presentation Skills – Selected for abstract presentation at Maryland Dietetic Association and District of Columbia Metropolitan Area Dietetic Association spring meetings.  Demonstrated competency in web-conferencing and online presentation software. Developed and provided presentations in a variety of community settings.

Malcolm Grow Medical Center Nutrition Clinic Externship (Summer 2007) – Served as an American Red Cross Volunteer, created training plan for diet therapists. Collaborated with diet therapists in outpatient counseling classes in diabetes, obesity, and weight management. Conducted outpatient appointments to include: diet therapy, education, and advice.