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Cassandra, Dietitian
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Degrees
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Master of Science-Nutrition with Distinction, Bachelor of Science-Nutrition/Dietetics summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science-Biology with Honors
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My Expert Service
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In addition to earning the Master of Science in Nutrition degree and working to provide nutrition services to people of all ages and with various conditions, I have completed several federally-funded training programs. Through them, I have extra experience working with other healthcare disciplines, providing nutrition services for common and rare needs, and serving children, teenagers, and people with disabilities. I also have experience educating university students and assisting in directing an internship program to train future dietitians. Further, I have conducted research related to nutrition education for parents and caregivers who feed young children, participated in grant writing, and assisted in dietetic associations in coordinating professional conferences and websites. For more information, please refer to my experience and qualifications.
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Experience & Qualifications
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CREDENTIALS
Master of Science in Nutrition
Registered Dietitian
TRAINING
1. Interdisciplinary Care of the Child with Pulmonary Disorders
Training Program Aug 2005-Jun 2006
Pediatric Pulmonary Center (PPC), University of New Mexico Hospital Albuquerque, NM
• Assisted the R.D. in clinical nutrition assessments, care plans, monitoring, and patient education as part of the interdisciplinary pulmonary clinic teams.
• Program hours: over 300.
2. Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related
Disabilities (LEND) Training Program Aug 2005-May 2006
Center for Development and Disability, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM
• Completed a federally-funded program providing integrated leadership training to multiple healthcare disciplines.
• Participated in interdisciplinary healthcare clinics, discussions, coursework, etc.
• Developed and accomplished multiple projects, including primary nutrition research.
• Program hours: over 600.
3. Leadership Education Excellence in Pediatrics (LEEP) Training
Program/Track II Dietetic Internship Aug 2004-May 2006
The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM
• Completed a specialized federally-funded program emphasizing training in pediatric nutrition, leadership, and cultural competence.
• Received additional training in clinical and community pediatric and adolescent nutrition at Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University, and Texas Children’s Hospital.
• Program hours: over 1,000 of supervised practice and 48 credit hours of UNM coursework.
NUTRITION-RELATED EMPLOYMENT
1. Independent Contractor July 2008-Present
• Present nutrition information, seminars, and food products for national food companies and employee wellness programs.
• Contribute writings for projects accepted by nutrition businesses.
• Provide online counseling on a variety of nutrition issues.
2. Clinical Nutritionist Jan 2007-July 2008
Center for Development and Disability, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM
• Collaborated with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to assess and evaluate the safe feeding of clients with disabilities.
• Developed individualized reports and recommendations for families and caregivers to meet the nutrition needs of clients with disabilities safely.
3. Lecturer I/Assistant Program Director of the Dietetic Internship Aug 2006-May 2008
The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM
• Supervised preceptors in their training of future dietitians.
• Assisted in the coordination of internship rotations.
• Evaluated the progress of interns in meeting competencies to become registered dietitians.
• Assisted in program development, evaluation, and modification.
• Instructed Nutrition 550 course.
4. Administrative Assistant May 2006-May 2008
New Mexico Dietetic Association (NMDA) Albuquerque, NM
• Assisted in the planning and coordination of NMDA Annual Conferences, including contracting and coordinating speakers, securing sponsors, creating and distributing conference information and online registration, registering attendees, developing conference packets, arranging conference locations and meals, maintaining budget expenses, etc.
• Participated in meetings of the NMDA Board and the NMDA Planning Committee and recorded minutes for the Planning Committee meetings.
5. Research Assistant May 2005-Jul 2005
Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of
New Mexico Health Sciences Center Albuquerque, NM
• Conducted a review of the literature published on upper elementary school programs that focus on experiential learning, nutrition education, cooking experiences, food safety, etc. and the testing of the efficacy of such programs, as well as the use and testing of any instruments involved.
• Wrote the literature review for the 2005 grant proposal for the Cooking with Kids program.
6. Diet Technician/Clerk Sep 2002-Jan 2005
Specialty Hospital of A
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Cassandra, Dietitian
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