• Developed nutrition program and protocols for new obesity and diabetes clinic showing excellent outcomes in A1c, lipids, and BMI • Assisted patients in making short and long-term SMART goals for weight management and health• Consulted with an average of 15 patients daily both in clinic and via telemedicine • Coordinated OPTIFAST program with an average result of 13% weight loss over 18 weeks• Tracked OPTIFAST program metrics, facilitated support groups, and oversaw product inventory and ordering • Planned and taught group education on diabetes management, cardiac health, and general nutrition• Precepted dietetic interns for wellness and bariatric rotations

• Created nutritional care plans for patients seeking non-surgical and surgical weight loss • Educated pre- and postoperative patients on nutrition recommendations for bariatric surgery • Planned and facilitated bi-monthly bariatric support groups and pre-surgery education classes• Managed OPTIFAST Program including patient care, support groups, and product inventory

• Provide nutrition counseling and support to corporate clients based upon individual needs

• Assessed nutritionally compromised patients and provided individualized medical nutrition therapy • Developed presentations and in-services to educate hospital staff and patients on various topics• Served on Wound Care Team to collaborate on reducing incidence of hospital-acquired wounds• Evaluated candidates for enteral and parenteral nutrition, formulate regimens, and monitored tolerance• Instructed and supervised dietetic interns for clinical and nutrition support rotations

Completed comprehensive program at 331-bed healthcare facility which included 17 weeks of clinical, 5 weeks of food-service management, 3 weeks of diabetes, 5 weeks of community/wellness rotations, and specialty rotations in bariatrics and renal.

Assisted professors with a study that researched the relationship among biochemical markers and anthropometric measurements of malnutrition and inflammation in renal patients undergoing hemodialysis.