Employment

Clinical Dietitian II, Shady Grove Medical Center............................2016-Present

Provide appropriate medical nutrition therapy to patients including education, providing appropriate diet and supplement, writing enteral and parenteral orders
Collaborate with medical team to ensure appropriate intervention
Cover all areas of the hospital including stroke, critical care, bariatrics/GI, and outpatient cardiac rehab program

Bariatric Dietitian, Johnson City Surgical Group............................................2016

Research and write diet manual for bariatric patients with updated guidelines regarding specific diet stages, meal plans, and nutrient needs
Teach pre-surgery classes to patients and families
Perform in-hospital assessment post-surgically
Support and educate patients and patients through monthly support groups and individual counseling

Clinical Dietitian, Johnson City Medical Center....................................2015-2016

Evaluate, interpret, monitor, and document nutritional status and needs for hospitalized patients including pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics
Identify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling to patients and families
Write orders for diets, supplements, enteral, or parenteral nutrition as needed
Work collaboratively with other clinical disciplines as an integral member of the Bariatric Surgery and Open Heart Leadership teams

Costume Shop Manager, Dordt College...............................................2010-2011

Office Manager, Camp Arcadia........................................................................2010

Costume Shop Seamstress, Dordt College..........................................2007-2010

Cook, Camp Tanasi Girl Scout Camp....................................................2007-2008