Summary:
I am a dedicated, passionate, and qualified dietitian and certified diabetes educator with eleven years of experience offering services in a community health setting. I am seeking to continue working in a culture that support environments for healthy living. I am a positive and professional person who loves to build capacities with others, engage in collaborative practice, person and family-centred care.
Education:
Yorkville University, Online (Distance)
2016
Master of Education in Adult Education
London Health Sciences Centre, London Ontario -
London Health Sciences Centre Comprehensive Graduate Dietetic Internship Program
The University of Western Ontario, London Ontario -
Bachelor of Science, (Human Ecology) BSc
-Foods and Nutrition
Bachelor of Arts BA -
-Kinesiology
Experience:
Nutrition Writer and Editor – Edible IQ
2018-Present
Roles and Responsibilities:
Create relevant, insightful articles related to plant-based nutrition
Edit articles to ensure they are well-written, credible, and evidence-based
Utilize SEO to choose keywords for articles ensuring they rate high on Google
Research current topics and professional studies to support article content
Develop and maintain curricula for topics selected
Achievements
Skill development in writing, editing, analyzing research, and SEO
Dietitian Consultant - Private Practice Dietitian
2007-Present
Roles and Responsibilities:
Manage private practice business
Market services to physicians, health care professionals, businesses and the general public
Offer individual and group consults utilizing health determinants and adult education as a framework for interventions
Clinical and Health Promotion initiatives
Develop educational resources for all projects and programs
Networking with other professionals regularly which included sharing knowledge and experience, giving and receiving referrals, quality improvement, getting professional updates, needs assessments, and building useful business relationships
Mentorship to health professionals and students as requested
Achievements:
Flexibility and adaptability in health promotion and prevention initiatives
Clinical competence and application to a variety of health conditions and issues
Business Savvy
Communications, networking, and creativity in relation to all endeavours
Strong organization, and record keeping skills
West Toronto Diabetes Education Program
May 2006-October 2016
Registered Dietitian
Roles and Responsibilities:
Clinical
Provide counselling for individuals while communicating regularly with inter-disciplinary team members and specialists to ensure implementation of individual care plans
Provide clinical guidance on nutrition and healthy eating
Regularly utilize the principles of adult education
Utilize motivational interviewing and health behaviour change theory to promote self- management and self-management practices
Regularly monitor outcomes through review of clinical data and progress with goals and care plans
Health Promotion
Design, implement, and evaluate group education sessions and workshops
Work collaboratively with team members and patients to increase awareness of programs, services, and resources in the community and provide referrals as required
Involved in communication strategies to promote programs, services, health, and nutrition information in the community utilizing health literacy principles for online, social media, and materials to support knowledge translation and awareness
Program Development and Planning
Participate in continuous quality improvement with team members, leaders and stakeholders
Provide guidance and recommendations for the program and its multiple sites on how to better manage issues regarding implementation and delivery of services
Negotiate with team members about strategic program initiatives
Help design, promote, lead, implement and evaluate clinics, groups, and health promotion activities accounting for the social determinants of health with members of the health care team
Participate collaboratively in policy and procedures work to standardize tasks
Synthesize and distil statistics regarding patient information for the Local Health Integration Networks
Capacity Building, Health Equity and Access
Chair an organization-wide anti-oppression committee involving a systematic approach to reducing barriers for employees, students, volunteers, and the surrounding community
Network and share best practices through partnerships and knowledge transfer such as communicating updates, case conference, in-services, presentations and working groups
Commitment to life-long learning, growth, and development, through ongoing involvement in professional development activities, self-directed learning plans, and peer reviews
Preceptorship of interns, designing, implementing and leading learning plans and correspondence
Mentorship
Achievements:
Proficiency in skills related to clinical, healthcare delivery, leadership and nutrition education
Involvement in productive interactions, activities, and relationships with professionals and the public
Professional Associations:
Dietitians of Canada
2002-Present
College of Dietitians of Ontario
2006-Present
Canadian Diabetes Association
2007-Present
Certifications and Qualifications:
Certified Diabetes Educator
2011-Present
The Michener Institute Diabetes Educator Graduate Certificate Program
2010
Certified Craving ChangeTM Facilitator
2013-Present
CPR level C Certification
2013-Present
Skills:
Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Outlook
Nightingale on Demand E-Charting System
Interests:
My research interests include: learning organizations, chronic disease education and support, education and support in relation to the social determinants of health
Technical and creative writing
Public speaking