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

Clinical - Enhanced clinical assessment and counseling skills with emphasis on diabetes self-management and achieving compliance with disease-specific diets.  Provided total nutrition management of eight patients per day during staff relief. Mastered electronic charting.

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.