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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEProgram Management III - Nutrition Services Director November 2017-Present Colorado Mental Health Hospital Pueblo, COPlan, organize and direct the operations of the Nutrition Services Department which prepares 5000 meals daily on a centralized production kitchen that includes cook-chill and conventional cooking methods, and a bakeshop.Manage an annual operating budget of over $3 million for food, equipment and other essential services; review and approve expenditures, identify projections and monitor budget for personnel services and various contracts including an interagency agreement with the Department of Corrections.Implement strategies to ensure regulatory compliance with menus and food trends while ensuring patient satisfaction and maintaining allotted budget.Develop and oversee proper implementation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point(HACCP) program, quality assurance/quality improvement, and policies and procedures.Oversee regulatory compliance with multiple agencies such as Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDHPE), National School Breakfast/Lunch and after school snack programs, and the Joint Commission; participate in inspections and audits.Provide oversight of menu planning, purchasing and procurement practices, departmental training, schedules, timekeeping and food production; approving official for P-cards.Collaborate with other hospital services to plan and implement patient care as necessary to meet nutritional needs of patients; maintain pertinent data to assist dietitians in recommendation, prescription or modification of therapeutic diets.Develop, coordinate and implement recruitment and retention strategies.Served as an advisory board member for PCCs culinary program to establish community partnerships.Delegated Appointing Authority for approximately 100 employees; responsible for performing progressive discipline and/or corrective actions in accordance with board rules.Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports and serve as a second level reviewer to ensure other supervisors provide feedback and promote an environment of accountability. Dietitian III October 2013-October 2017Colorado Mental Health Hospital Pueblo, COPerform nutrition assessments and recommend diets based on patients physiological, psychological, cultural and/or religious beliefs.Coordinate and develop training programs for nutrition services, nursing and medical staff.Develop, plan and assess menus in accordance with School Nutrition Program for adolescent unit(RCCI) and DOC/CDHS agreement; implement changes to improve patient satisfaction.Utilize CBORD software program to develop menus and complete nutrition analysisSupervise diet office staff composed of 2 diet technicians and 2 administrative assistants.Serve in Healthy Hospital Initiative committee and support development of newsletter to promote healthy habits among employees.Serve as Acting Director and as a preceptor for certified dietary manager students. EMAIL AVAILABLE 719-582-3400 Page 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCENutrition Care Manager April 2013-October 2013Morrison Senior Living Pueblo, COProvide nutrition counseling to assisted living and skilled patients and/or familiesPurchase food products for modified diets and collaborate with Executive Chef in menu planningDevelop care plans and collaborate with other departments to plan and implement patient careSupervise dining room and kitchen staff to ensure recipes and modified diets were followedPrepare nutrition learning activities for residents and training for dining staff PROFESSIONAL SERVICELecturer August 2016-December 2021University of Colorado Colorado Springs, CODeveloped new lessons to expand learning opportunities among students.Courses taught:o Advanced Nutrition I HSCI 4430 (Fall 2016), Undergraduate o Advanced Sports Nutrition and Human Metabolism HSCI 4060/5060 (Fall 2016), Undergraduate/Graduateo Farm to Table Bootcamp GPS 1010 (Fall 2017-2021), Undergraduate Graduate Research Assistant June 2016-February 2017 University of Colorado Colorado Springs, COAssist faculty member with a research project and classesApply for grants to obtain funding for research projectsCollect, enter and analyze data from multiple centers by using Nutritionist PRO and SPSS statistics softwareTHE GARDENS Skilled Nursing & Rehab August 2015-September 2016Provide medical nutrition therapy and prescribe diets to meet patients nutritional needsCollaborate with nursing, medical provider, social work and speech therapist in patient careComplete monthly sanitation inspections and ensure CMS requirements were being followed Colorado State University-Pueblo January 2014-May 2015Provide individualized nutrition education to NCAA Division 2 football playersAssess body composition and sweat rates, and implement strategies for improvementEvaluate nutritional supplements and advise athletes about potential effects of use EDUCATIONMasters of Science in Sports Nutrition 2012-2015University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsThesis: The Association of Race with the Female Athlete Triad Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics 2007-2011 University of Puerto Rico, Ro Piedras CampusEMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Page 3 EDUCATIONInternship in Nutrition and Dietetics 2011-2012Department of Public HealthPrimary Focus: Community NutritionPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSUREObesity in Pediatrics and Adults February 2025-2028 Commission on Dietetic RegistrationServe Safe Certified Food Protection Manager March 2020-2025 National Restaurant AssociationRoux-be Cooking School May 2016Professional Plant-based Cooking CertificationRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (Registration ID Number 1019829) March 2013 Commission Dietetic RegistrationLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTYale School of Management Executive Education 2023 Womens Leadership Program: Leading with Power and Influence (6-week program) Leadership Academy 2019Crucial Conversations One Day Workshop Influencer Training One Day Workshop Personify Leadership One Day Workshop Leading at the Speed of Trust One Day Workshop 7 Habits of Highly Effective People One Day Workshop 6 Critical Practices of Leading a Team One Day Workshop Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager One Day Workshop Managing Conflict Emotional Intelligence Effective Communication PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWSMitos en la nutricin: Alimentacin a base de plantas. Radio interview, NutriSector, Red 93.7FM. Puerto Rico (Scheduled air dates: 8/29/16, 9/5/16 and 9/12/16). Mitos en la nutricin: Para estar saludables se necesita suplementar. Radio interview, NutriSector, Red 93.7FM. Puerto Rico (Air dates: 8/8/16 and 8/15/16). The Association of Race and the Female Athlete Triad. Poster presentation at ACSMs 63rd Annual Meeting, 7th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and World Congress on the Basic Science of Energy Balance. Boston, MA (6/02/16).Food Sovereignty & Sustainability in Sports Nutrition: Puerto Rico. Presented at the United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO (10/13/15). Fueling for Cycling. Presented at the United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO(8/19/2015, 8/17/2016 and 8/16/2017).EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Page 4 PUBLICATIONSCardona, C. (2015). Nutritional Considerations for the Plant-based Athlete. Vegetarian Nutrition Update. 25 (3), 7-9.Martnez, L., Ortiz, A., Cardona, C., Cancel, L., Soto, L., Nevrez, C. (2012). Use of Dietary Supplements by Puerto Rican Athletes at the 2010 Central American-Caribbean Games. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 44 (5), 423. |
