Clinical
Nutrition Assistant – Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, WA, June – August 2016
- Perform clerical/technical duties in support of patient nutrition
- Orient patients to the Room Service program
- Receive meal orders and enter information into Expo software system
- Monitor patient’s menu selections, assemble and deliver orders
Summer Undergraduate Intern – Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA, July – August 2012
- Job shadow RDs in in-patient/out-patient settings (endocrinology, cardiology, adolescent medical clinic and NICU)
- Understand unique nutritional needs of patients with various chronic diseases
- Development of patient education materials
- Analysis of electronic patient charts
- Collaborate with other members of care team
Community
Nutrition Specialist – Hilltop Retirement Community – Seattle, WA, April – August 2016
- Provide one-on-one nutrition support for residents and community members
- Write nutrition-related columns for staff and/or community newsletters
- Conduct nutrition workshops or in-services for staff as needed
- Develop nutrition-related educational material for residents and staff
Nutrition Team Volunteer – Camp Leo for Children with Diabetes, Lions Club and Camp Sealth, American Diabetes Association, 2013
- Count carbohydrates with campers
- Prepare afternoon and evening snacks
- Create meal sample trays for display
- Collaborate with other staff to provide nutrition care for campers
Peer Nutrition Educator (Volunteer) – Central Washington University Nutrition Program, Ellensburg, WA, September 2012 – June 2013
- Interviewed, assessed and counseled staff, students and community members of CWU with wide variety of nutritional issues including weight management, sports nutrition and general wellness
- Gained proficiency in charting using SOAP note system
Food Service
Assistant Kitchen Manager – Hilltop Retirement Community, Seattle, WA, April – August 2016
- Practice and ensure food-handling safety protocol in accordance with Washington State Food Code and corporate procedures
- Serve nutritious meals in dining hall for residents
- Assist with cooking meals and developing weekly menus as requested by manager
- Conduct nutritional analysis as needed
Nikkei Manor Kitchen Dietary Aid – Keiro Northwest, Seattle, WA, 2013 – present
- Execute basic food preparation duties as requested by manager or cook
- Practiced and ensured food-handling safety protocol in accordance with Washington State Food Code and corporate procedures
- Serve nutritious meals in dining hall for residents
- Ensure meals and textures meet residents’ health needs and preferences
- Assist with development of weekly menus
Community Dining Kitchen Volunteer – Northshore Senior Center, Bothell, WA (2013)
- Execute basic food preparation duties as requested by cook
- Practiced and ensured food-handling safety protocol in accordance with Washington State Food Code and corporate procedures
- Serve nutritious meals in dining hall for seniors
~ Foodie with a Passion ~ 