Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home (Long Term Care, November 2009 - Present) – Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and assesses nutritional status for approximately 150 residents.   Plans therapeutic diets, while acting as a liaison between nursing staff, residents and dietary personnel.  Consults with physicians and other health care professionals to determine proper plan of care.  Explains diet specific education with residents and their families regarding nutritional principles, dietary plans and healthy food selection.

Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex (October 2009 – February 2010) – Health promotion and nutrition education that includes: one-on-one nutrition counseling, food seminars, demonstrations and educational classes. Aided in the prevention and treatment of illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and suggestions for diet modifications. Served as the nutrition expert and consultant for both Fitness Center staff and members. Performed nutrition screenings for clients and offered guidance based on age specific (adolescents, adults and seniors), diet-related concerns such as weight loss or disease specific information. Worked in partnership with personal trainers to develop monthly newsletter highlighting 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.