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6-10 years of experience
Responsible for assessment, education, clinical management and follow-up of adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, in a managed care environment.
- Experienced, effective educator, both in the classroom and one to one. Taught three or more classes per week. Provided individual consultations up to ten clients per day.
- Lead RN Clinician for Gestational Diabetes Program. Developed curriculum and implemented the clinic process. Conducted weekly gestational clinics and follow up program. Worked with high risk pregnant women.
- Developed and taught [company name] University diabetes course for professional staff.
- Provided consultation with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and dietitians.
- Achieved consistent 99% client satisfaction scores in all surveys.
0-5 years of experience
Educated pediatric patients and their families on DMSE/T with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, both newly diagnosed and previously established patients.
- Developed education tools for patients and their families
- Facilitated floor staff education at Arnold Palmer Hospital
- Trained and educated patients on CSII. Evaluated blood glucose results and adjusted therapy based on results
- Case managed patients and scheduled follow up based on assessment of data
- Validated need for additional Diabetes Educator with careful monitoring of education, follow-up, weekend and evening call within first year of employment
6-10 years of experience
Extensive professional and patient health education experience serving diverse populations.
- Performed one-on-one client-centric diabetes consultations addressing the 7 self-care behaviors. Proficient in diabetes related therapies and technology. Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
- Managed daily operation of community based group exercise program for diverse, high risk client population.
- Multidisciplinary team member in intensive diabetes and weight management programs. Involved with ongoing research projects.
- Member of education departments document committee. Participated in community outreach initiatives. Mentored student interns.
6-10 years of experience
- Developed diabetes policies for inpatient/outpatient care and provided nursing education on carb counting nutrition basics.
- Perform nutrition assessments and follow-up care for patients in NICU, ICU, PCU and OB.
- Revised PN and SSI Order Forms with Pharmacy and Physicians.
- Collaboratively increased outpatient nutrition consult revenue by 500% YTD 2010-2011.
- Implement diet aid and cook in-service trainings on food-drug interactions, supplements, diabetic diets and food allergies.
- Increased Avatar Scores from 89-91% YTD 2010-2011 with Sodexo Room Service program, weekly meal rounds and test trays.
0-5 years of experience
Educated patients with insulin pumps and multiple daily injections on carb to insulin ratios and carb counting
- Taught 1:1 and group diabetes self management education for Type 1, 2 and gestational diabetes and led prediabetes classes
- Provided nutrition coaching before, during and after weight loss surgery and lap band placement to optimize success with lifestyle changes for long-term weight loss and healthy living
- Led monthly diabetes champion meetings with allied health professionals to promote optimal blood glucose levels for inpatients and outpatient in acute care setting
- Worked directly with endocrinologist and hospitalists to adjust insulin and oral medication regimes for inpatients and outpatients
- Created nutrition curriculum for kidney stone institute and educated patients on specific diet changes based on urinary analysis results
0-5 years of experience
Helped to develop and grow the diabetes care management program by 300 patients within 1 year.
- Created, promoted and implemented care management services to hospital management, physicians and patients.
- Created program materials and follow up procedures that generated client growth and patient revisits.
- Initiated and instructed patients with diabetes on the usage of meters, pumps, oral medications, insulin and injectables such as Novolog, Humalog, insulin mixes, and Byetta.
0-5 years of experience
Assessed and monitored dietary intake/lab values for patients with chronic diseases
- Educated patients on diabetes self-management skills, such as BG monitoring, oral meds, insulin actions, S/S of hyper/hypoglycemia, exercise guidelines and stress management
- Conducted group classes on the AADE 7 self-care behaviors that are essential for improved health status
- Developed curriculum for DM and HTN education for group class settings
0-5 years of experience
Provided comprehensive diabetes care to people living with diabetes including daily collaboration with the center’s endocrinologist and nurse practitioners, pharmacist, certified diabetes educators.
- Assisted physicians and nurse practitioners during medical visits. Instructed patients on insulin administration often at time of medical visit.
- Facilitated diabetes self – management education in both group and individual visits. Often used Conversation Maps for Diabetes in both group and individual settings.
- Coached people with diabetes towards better self care using motivational interviewing techniques.
- Managed the Insulin Pump Clinic at the center.
- Placed and trained patients on continuous glucose monitors.
- Served as a diabetes educator for St. Vincent’s Primary Care Medical Home Model with Dr. Merugu.
- Worked with physician residents to assist with training in diabetes care.
6-10 years of experience
Train new provider staff (MD, APRN, PA, RN) who are less familiar with diabetes medication management and comprehensive diabetes care
- Designed, wrote and implemented curriculum for Diabetes Self-Management Training Group program used at [company name].
- Applied for and achieved recognition status from the American Diabetes Association for the Diabetes Education Program, May 2010
- Coordinate all aspects of the diabetes education program
- Collect, evaluate and act on outcomes data in the Diabetes Education Program
- Instruct diabetic patients in Diabetes Self-Management Training, either individually or in group format
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients with Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes
- Instruct patients on proper glucometer use and injection technique with injectable medications (insulin and Victoza) including pump therapy
0-5 years of experience
Provided diabetes education to Healthcare Providers, staff, and patients in physician offices and community.
- Provided education to staff/patients in targeted physician offices for NNI’s Diabetes Education Program.
- Facilitated Diabetes Academies in neighborhood setting for community education.
- Instructed individuals in device training and treatment of hypoglycemia.
0-5 years of experience
Performed vital sign and physical examinations on students, athletes, and on-campus staff.
- Provided wound care on patients with different degree burns, lacerations, abrasions, and incisions.
- Consulted with nurses about condition of patients and the various work tasks administered to each nurse’s assistant.
- Completed tasks given by physician assistant and nurses such as administering and labeling medications.
10+ years of experience
- Developed and implemented diabetes education program
- Participated in OMPRO (Oregon Medical Peer Review Organization) 2 yrs.
- Created and facilitated a monthly diabetes support group
- Taught cholesterol classes
- Roomed patients, gave injections
- Assisted physician, and performed nursing duties (EKG’s, strep screens, spirometry, pregnancy tests, wound care and bandaging, etc.)
- Taught clients to administer meds and to give injections
0-5 years of experience
Served as clinical and operations manager for a new corporate health center for Sprint employees
- Responsible for hiring, firing, budget, statistical analysis, training
- Provider for patients with diabetes/pre-diabetes or those who request nutrition counseling
- Direct supervisor for radiology tech, RN, LPN, physical therapist
- Taught diabetes and nutrition classes and saw patients individually for diabetes education
- Organized health fairs, wrote and presented health related lunch and learn sessions, and marketed medical center
0-5 years of experience
Collaborated with Multidisciplinary Diabetes Team to Implement Innovative approaches for Group and Individual Diabetes Education using ADA Practice Standards
- Conducted Diabetes Self-Management and Medical Nutrition Therapy Consultations
- Helped Coordinate Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Fundraiser Activities and Group Events
- Assisted with Carilion Clinic Diabetes Management Support Group Presentations and Events
6-10 years of experience
Delivered Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients with Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, and Pre-Diabetes, Celiac Disease and Weight loss stressing carbohydrate counting
- Taught certified diabetes classes using the interactive conversation maps
- Completed intake assessments for patients to attend our diabetes program
- Provided community education on diabetes and healthy eating
- Developed low-literacy instructional hand-outs and behavior goal sheet
6-10 years of experience
Monthly contributor to Georgia State Representative program for speaking engagements, board activities and service to community groups and organizations
- Diabetes Educator in case management based ADJUST Diabetes and CHF Programs. Provided nutrition, Monitoring, Insulin and medication, foot care and AADE Self care skills education. to outpatient clientele and newly diagnosed in-patients.
- Provided Nutrition Services to Dialysis Clinic after diabetes program closed. Developed and implemented system for monitoring and trending lab values at hospital based dialysis unit which was independent and not automated on line with laboratory services, Monitored and adjusted doses of Hecterol (Vitamin D analog) and phosphorus binders for Ambulatory Dialysis patients census of 97 to 100 patients. Developed incentives for health improvement educational games and increased Quality management scores for attaining target phosphorus and albumin levels by 30 to 40 percent from 2004 to 2005.
- Served as Diabetes Consultant to Food Services Clinical Manager, by Pat Krause for coordination of nutritional care system-wide and developed patient education materials for Congestive heart failure Diabetes out-pt. programs and transferred to Clinical Nutrition Department after close of diabetes program and Dialysis clinic closure
- Worked closely with physicians and residents in Clinical nutrition department 2005- 2009, writing nutrition orders per MD consult and discussing cases with physicians, pharmacists case managers and nursing.
- Served as a diabetes management resource for resident physicians, frequently consulted for recommendations for diabetes care.
- Responsible for Telemetry floor (concentration of diabetic, dialysis and cardiac patients), the wound care center, women’s health center (gestational diabetics) and weekly rotations to cover Critical care, oncology, and LTAC units.
0-5 years of experience
Started by coming to the reservation weekly to teach GED classes; heard about the clinic position, applied and was hired. Faced numerous challenges including being a “white” person on the reservation and the perception of taking a job away from a tribe member; quickly overcame barriers, proved dedication to the tribe, and was totally accepted by earning trust and adapting to the culture. Worked under the special diabetes program for Indians, a specially funded program to educate and improve their situation on nutrition and health for all ages. Served as the sole nutritionist serving a population of 800. Worked in concert with agencies (Wellness Center, Social Services office, college, Head Start, and WIC).
- Pioneered a unique plate to use in training for nutrition / diabetics that utilizes the four directions, the four seasons, and other heritage concepts while teach proper portion control in a creative manner.
- Voted Community Wellness Champion shortly after starting the position.
- One of very few groups selected to obtain a highly prestigious $500,000 5-year grant from the CDC by writing and presenting an unprecedented, creative, and highly effective grant proposal outlining programs that would take the tribe back to traditional ways of life.
6-10 years of experience
Med/surgical, specializing in post-op surgical patients
- Responsible for wound assessment and dressing changes, medication administration collaboration with physicians, patient and family education for best practice in recovery.
- Created a pre surgical program, for all of Riverview’s orthopedic doctors, to facilitate their patients to have a better understanding of their pre and post surgical experience.
- Created Riverview’s first diabetes Certified program from the American Diabetes Association
- Member of select Lead team for CQI in policy and procedures for nursing practices.
- Trained employees, including medical staff in methodologies
- Coordinated and developed Riverview’s Diabetes Department
- Acquired Certification from American Diabetes Association for hospital to get reimbursement
- Implemented and reported outcomes for clinical pathway algorithm of type 1 & 2 diabetes and Gestational Diabetes Program.
6-10 years of experience
- Provided diabetes education for inpatients in all subject areas
- Coordinated referrals for out-patient education & follow-up for inpatients after their discharge, as needed
- Assisted in development and training for RNs in Diabetes Care in the Hospital
- Member of the SHMC Diabetes Committee
- Member of subcommittees for type-1 diabetes management, pump patients in the hospital, hypoglycemia prevention, and perinatal diabetes
- Involved in the process of improving diabetes control for cardiac surgery patients and updated protocols
- Helped train two RN diabetes educators new to Diabetes Services
0-5 years of experience
The mission of the [company name] is to make the county a safer and healthier place by working with community partners to promote health, prevent disease, reduce environmental hazards and ensure access to health care for all community members.
- Provided health education and program services to community agencies by assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating appropriate health education activities in compliance to local, State and Federal regulations.
- Researched and developed programs and reports educating on various health and wellness topics.
- Implemented Do Well Be Well, Cooking Well with Diabetes Self-Management, Walk Across Texas, Family Physical Activity Program, BOUNCE for Girls, Parent and Toddler Program, as well as various other corporate wellness programs.
- Prepared and distributed health education and promotional materials, reports, newsletters and resources to professional staff and community residents
- Performed presentations regarding health issues and services.
- Planned, coordinated and attended special health and wellness events.
- Developed, prepared, and coordinated grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for health awareness and education programs.
- Regular health education specialist guest feature on monthly syndicated HealthWise Television Show for WCCC-TV.
- Chaired the Power of Prevention Coalition.
- Maintained the Health District Health Education Internet Website.
6-10 years of experience
Provided both diabetes and dietary management education to members with diabetes
- Provided education on treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, importance of maintaining regular meal times and obtaining healthy snacks
- Educated members on diabetes medications, both oral hypoglycemic agents and insulin
- Instructs members on improving fasting, post prandial and hemoglobin HA1C blood sugar levels.
- Instructed members on the consequences of uncontrolled diabetes
- Provided weight management nutrition education to members with obesity and gastric bypass & gastric sleeve procedures.
- Provided nutrition consult education to members with diet related diseases.
- Participated in case rounds with physicians and nurses to improve member outcomes
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for inpatient diabetes education teaching, including glucometer and insulin training.
- Provide group and individual diabetes self-management education in an outpatient setting.
- Updated the medical nutrition therapy curriculum component of diabetes group classes.
- Developed carbohydrate counting materials for insulin pump patients.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the nutrition assessment and education of both inpatient and outpatient guests. Evaluated and assessed patients in all areas of hospital. Worked mostly in the ICU and the Diabetes Center
- Excelled at personalizing individual nutrition goals by assessing the patients readiness to learn along with education level
- Demonstrated flexibility and nutritional maturity working in all specialty areas of hospital.
- Successful nutrition-based outcomes observed with outpatient Diabetes patients.
- Educated patients on an individual basis or in a classroom setting.
0-5 years of experience
Conducted Diabetes Self Management Education
- Manage clients with Diabetes, Chronic Debilitating Diseases and Cancer
- Provide a comprehensive health evaluation and risk assessment
- Developed plan of care with clients to prevent the development and progression of chronic complications. Implemented disease specific education. Educated clients in self monitoring, problem solving and making informed decisions regarding nutrition, physical activity and medications
- Re-evaluated effectiveness of plan of care and made appropriate recommendations to support client goals and lifestyle. Discuss clients plan of care with physicians via telephone conferences and coordinated care by accompanying clients to doctors office visits
- Provided Diabetes group sessions using Merck Conversation Tool Map
- Knowledgeable with health insurance – HMO, Medicare, HIM11 guidelines, and Medicaid
- Familiar with Microsoft Office
0-5 years of experience
Provided management, coaching and training to 11 Diabetes Educators in six states who provided diabetes education to HCPs and patients.
- Worked closely with HMOs, employers and community diabetes support groups.
- The highest eVoice leadership scores within the division in 2012.
- Contributor towards the success of the Novo Nordisk Diabetes Education Program: Job descriptions, educator competency list, performance measurement tool, HCP and patient resource tools, developed a safety program for the division now utilized within other divisions at Novo Nordisk.
- Major contributor towards the development of the Diabetes Education Program Quality Diabetes Measures Kit.
0-5 years of experience
Conducted diabetes education classes
- Provided nutritional counseling for people with diabetes, gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glucose and insulin resistance
- Provided instruction on use of insulin pens and syringes and blood glucose meters
- Educated patients on overall diabetes self-management
- Participated in a random audit by the American Diabetes Association
0-5 years of experience
Develop, plan implement diabetes education and weight loss program for obese patients.
- Develop, plan implement diabetes education self-management program for diabetics.
- Develop, plan nutritional program with cooking demonstrations
- Participate community outreach health fairs, faith based organizations.
- Preceptor to new nutritionist as needed.
- Developed, planned Diabetes Education Accredited Program
0-5 years of experience
Provided diabetes education to clinic patients
- Patient population primarily drawn from endocrinology and internal medicine practices
- Collaborated with physicians on patients’ medical regimens
- Assisted with the continuous glucose monitor clinic
- Developed classes and educational material for the diabetes education program
- Served as Endocrinology section Research Nurse; Responsible for IRB documents
0-5 years of experience
Provide telephonic chronic disease education, emphasizing successful diabetes management strategies to Plan members
- Assist members with incorporating positive lifestyle changes for desired outcomes, according to the latest standards of care
- Instruct members on preventative measures decreasing adverse events
- Collaborate with team members to ensure compliance and adherence to most current evidence based guidelines
- Assisted with the development of approved marketing and educational materials for the company
- Consult with thought leaders for cutting edge approaches to wellness
- Provide educational sessions to market care teams for optimal care coordination
6-10 years of experience
Assesses diabetes patients to determine their educational needs, provides diabetes self-management education and training, develops educational materials and power points, and collaborates with coworkers to determine treatment options.
- Teaches Diabetes Self Management Education using AADE 7 Self Care Behaviors.
- Instructs and demonstrates use of glucometers, including target goals and downloading.
- Educates patients on intensive insulin therapy and initiated insulin adjustment as approved by the physician.
- Collaborates with physician and the patient to determine best patient treatment options.
- Provides outpatient nutritional counseling/medical nutrition therapy for conditions including cancer, renal failure, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, eating disorders, and celiac disease.
6-10 years of experience
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop inpatient diabetes program
- Developed inpatient “Glucose Control Team” for management of diabetes in post surgical patients
- Provided both inpatient and outpatient diabetes education and management for type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes across the age spectrum
- Clinical Preceptor for FNP students, Gonzaga University, Spokane WA
6-10 years of experience
Individual and group nutrition counseling for patients with Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes.
- Teach patients self-monitoring blood glucose.
- Work closely with physicians and nurse practitioners to adjust medications, insulin and pumps.
- Medical Nutrition Therapy for other disease states; obesity, hypertension, metabolic syndrome.
- Developed and taught wellness group and health fairs.
- Have written and been quoted in health news articles for the community and on a national level.
0-5 years of experience
Design, coordinate and provide diabetes education program for adult patients with Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes.
- Assessment and counseling of patients and families with diabetes in individual and group settings.
- Teach all ten content areas of Diabetes Management according to American Diabetes Association guidelines.
- Create and facilitate monthly Diabetes Support Group.
- Market program to physicians, case managers and individuals with diabetes.
- Design patient education materials and curriculum.
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated the American Diabetes Association Recognition program
- Developed and implement a stress management coping skills program entitled The Missing Link for people living with diabetes
- Provided all facets of diabetes education, individual and group setting
- Expertise in insulin pump training
- Facilitated support groups
0-5 years of experience
Provided individual nutrition counseling to adults with various disease states and conditions.
- Designed and implemented Diabetes Self Management Education classes under the American Association of Diabetes Educators accreditation.
- Taught diabetes and nutrition education classes.
- Lead dietitian on interdisciplinary team for worksite nutrition and wellness initiative.
- Provided relief coverage for inpatient diabetes education.
- Served as a site coordinator and preceptor for Montana State University
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for diabetes education and management for pediatric endocrine group at an ADA recognized center.
- Utilize web based communication system to assist patients with insulin adjustment and diabetes management
- Involved in developing and presenting diabetes education classes for new onsets
- Involved in developing and presenting a symposium on diabetes management for school nurses.
- Assisted with development and presentation of the Healthy Life program, a pediatric weight management program.
- Provided nutrition educations services for other pediatric specialties including, allergy, gastroenterology, and cystic fibrosis.
0-5 years of experience
Counseling of proven health protocols for diet related diseases (i.e., Diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Gastrointestinal disorders, and Renal disease)
- Management of blood sugar and eating patterns for patients with Diabetes
- Developed cookbooks and analyzed recipes for nutritional content
- Organization of weight loss, lipid lowering, and Diabetes classes
- Assess, monitor, and document patient nutritional status, progress, and care
0-5 years of experience
Conduct nutrition assessment for all patients undergoing weight loss surgery to determine appropriateness of weight loss surgery
- Provide 1:1 wellness coaching before and after weight loss surgery to optimize success with lifestyle changes for long-term weight loss
- Educate and coach patient’s with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes for diabetes self-management education to optimize blood glucose control
- Develop and present nutrition presentations for bariatric support groups, community wellness events and diabetes self-management classes
- Develop, maintain and update nutrition curriculum and education materials to help patients with making small, healthy changes
0-5 years of experience
Provide diabetes education to patients enrolled in Diabetes Program
- Develop and monitor innovative Weight Management Program intended to encourage healthy eating habits and weight loss in patients who are overweight/obese
- Provide nutrition counseling which includes initial assessment, monthly check ins and custom diet plans with a goal of 10% weight loss in six months
- Provide nutrition counseling to an average of fifty low-income, Hispanic patients a month who have hyperlipidemia, hypertension, IBS/IBD, nephritis, among others
- Promote healthy lifestyle for cancer survivors at Survivor Place Clinic by providing nutrition counseling in order to prevent cancer recurrence
- Collaborate in the assessment, follow up and education of woman with gestational diabetes
- Educate patients going for bariatric surgery on diet requirements before and after operation
6-10 years of experience
Preceptor to new hire and Baylor student nurses
- Served as a resource for patient and other healthcare team members
- Teach and provide educational information to patients and their families
- Participated in several community outreach activities
- Perform treatments and procedures according to physicians’ orders
- Process patient call backs and referrals
- Texas Board of Nursing – Registered Nurse Expires November 30, 2015
- American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Expires April 2017
6-10 years of experience
Assess individualized needs and teach inpatient and outpatient diabetes self-management knowledge and skills.
- Develop and teach diabetes self-management education outpatient group classes.
- Counsel pregnant women with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes regarding self-management skills and make recommendations for medications to obstetricians.
- Develop and teach Diabetes Emergencies Class to ER nurses.
- Currently leading the development of a new inpatient insulin pump policy for [company name]
10+ years of experience
Provide one-on-one consultative patient education and Diabetes Class Series.
- Coordinate diabetes services for Family Practice clinics.
- Coordinate and teach monthly diabetes educational classes.
- Provide consultation to physician and team nurses.
- Provide direct patient care to diabetes populations including Type 1 and 2, gestational and pediatrics.
- Organize and facilitate Group Medical Visits.
- Float to multiple clinics as TEAM RN and with Diabetes Expert Team.
0-5 years of experience
Case manager for [company name] members with Diabetes.
- Telephonic Health Care Assessments on all new members..
- In-house Diabetes education for care coordinators.
- Telephonic contact and education for members with diagnosis of Diabetes.
- Member home visits with social workers to provide additional Diabetes education to members with elevated A1c levels > 9 %.
- Worked with staff and managers to develop a comprehensive Diabetes Management Program for [company name] members.
- Worked with marketing department to provide members with branded information on Diabetes.
10+ years of experience
Responsible for teaching nutrition education classes for the outpatient diabetes education department.
- Curriculum and educational materials development.
- Professional education seminar development and presentation.
- Manage dietitian interns – Wayne State University
- Team focused process improvement development
- Lab testing site coordinator for blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c
- Responsible for leading diabetes support group
6-10 years of experience
Plan, prepare and instruct diabetes classes and individual sessions for ADA-accredited Diabetes Self-Management program
- Plan, prepare and instruct nutrition-related community talks, healthy grocery shopping tours at local grocery stores, and healthy cooking classes for Community Outreach and Diabetes Education departments
- Annual preceptor for University of Illinois and Dominican University nutrition students
- Chairperson of system-wide Advocate Diabetes Committee for Clinical Practice and Education and planner of biennial Donna Allen Goll Diabetes Symposium
- Member of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s Speakers Bureau
- Participation in grant-funded initiatives to improve Presidential Fitness Scores in grade-school children
0-5 years of experience
Provide medical nutrition therapy and education for people with diabetes individually and in group classes
- Customize education strategies and implement materials for individual educational levels and cultural and socioeconomic diversity
- Provide education in health fairs, in the community and in the media
- Participate in strategic planning activities to evaluate program effectiveness, and implement process improvements
- Serve as preceptor for student interns
- Continually improve continuing education activities to enhance my professional skills
- Support established department budget and work cost effectively
6-10 years of experience
Educate primarily adult patients in an individual and group-based clinical nutrition setting on all aspects of diabetes and other related illnesses
- Specialize in weight management, eating disorders, and sports nutrition
- Direct nutritional guidance to athletes and non-athletes with diabetes in relation to optimal performance and glycemic control
- Cover material including but not limited to insulin, meters, insulin pumps, and other equipment related to effective diabetes self management
- Serve as the nutrition provider in a weight loss program serving patients with diabetes and obesity
- Educate, train, and coordinate experiences for dietetic interns, and for professionals domestically and internationally
- Update and review educational materials to improve course material and ultimately patient care
6-10 years of experience
- Planned, implemented and currently teaching a fitness and nutrition program in the public school system and community centers in the Jacksonville area
- Provide nutrition education and group counseling to various ethnic and socioeconomic groups in Duval county and the surrounding areas
- Perform health screenings for the school age and adult population
- Participant in various health fairs in the local area on a regular basis
- Planned, developed and currently teaching diabetes, cardiovascular and weight management classes on the Saint Vincent’s Mobile Health Unit and Care Mobile Unit
0-5 years of experience
Provide medical nutrition therapy and diabetes self-management education for individuals and groups. Coach clients on incorporating healthy eating and physical activity into their life with a focus on goal setting and follow-through. Teach clients how to inject insulin and other injectable diabetes medications. Educate on medications and blood glucose monitoring. Guide clients in developing their ability to problem solve and adjust emotionally to diabetes.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners and diabetes educators to deliver all aspects of diabetes care for populations with Type 1, Type 2, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes.
- Serve as nutrition expert on the Summit Bariatric Surgery team. Provide all pre- and post-op nutrition counseling and support for weight loss surgery patients.
- Utilize data management systems to download and review meters, pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGM). Provide guidance to providers for adjusting insulin/medication based on data and patient feedback.
- Perform nutritional assessments for clients with diabetes, prediabetes, heart disease, dyslipidemia, thyroid disease, metabolic syndrome, obesity, celiac disease and other diagnoses.
- Certified trainer for AccuChek, Animas, Medtronic, Omnipod, Snap and Tandem insulin pumps and Dexcom and Medtronic CGM systems as well as V-Go insulin delivery system.
- Develop education programs and materials for clients and the community.
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