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CAREER OBJECTIVESRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) seeking employment in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. Passionate about mindful eating, nutrition, dietetics, meal planning, weight management, disease prevention, health, fitness, and exercise. Seven years of experience in Nutrition and Dietetics during academic studies, volunteer work, internship, and 18 months at Lifestyle Health: Weight Loss & Wellness at Lahey Medical Center, Burlington, MA. Knowledgeable in cross-functional competencies in dietetics, nutrition, food service & food preparation, patient & client care, office work, administrative functions, leadership, mentorship, and management.QUALIFICATIONSFood Service & ManagementFood Safety & SanitationCommercial Food OperationsInstructor for Student ClinicalsPatient Care ManagementWeight Loss/ ManagementHealth Information Data Management & Record KeepingDiet Plan CreationConsulting & Prescribing DietsWell versed in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint & ExcelEnglish & Russian InterpreterElectronic Medical Record System (EPIC)WORK HISTORYBeth Israel Lahey Health, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center  Registered Dietitian Nov 2022- May 2024Provided services to patients in accordance with departmental guidelines and expectations.Developed plans and interventions based on nutritional knowledge for various patient needs. Implemented personalized and age-specific nutrition strategies.Provided support to physicians and team members.Participated in departmental growth and development initiatives.Demonstrated teamwork and contributions in group settings.Took initiative in group projects (Basic Nutrition class), assisted with the launch of the Weight Loss Essentials program, and led over 20 dietician open Q&A sessions with patients.Led & taught Teaching Kitchen (14, two-hour classes) - the most popular classes offered by Lifestyle Health.Created educational materials for patients with diverse medical conditions and nutritional needs.Vicini Americani Program (VAP), Aviano Air Force Base (AFB), Italy  Program Manager Jul 2021-Jul 2022Recruited, trained, and motivated over 400 diverse volunteers serving & connecting Aviano AFBs over 7,000 personnel and families.Assured that each volunteer understood the programs purpose & intent, adhered to policies, and maintained the high standards of this public facing & highly interactive program.Ensured that the VAP complies with the appropriate military & community regulations.Represented, interpreted, and increased visibility of the VAP to base, local community, and Italian civic leadership.Led and organized bi-weekly team meetings & monthly local community interaction events.Supervised Practice in Foodservice and Management  Intern Mar-May 2020Reviewed policies and created educational materials for employee training program.Performed management functions related to safety, security, and sanitation that impacted and ensured the safety of employees, customers, patients, facilities, and food preparation.Completed occupational safety and sanitation/food safety audit for the food service department at the hospital.Reviewed and summarized state inspection report. Created training plan and training presentations for food service staff to address all inspection findings.Completed and/or reviewed temperature logs for food and equipment and identified/implemented corrective actions or procedure updates where necessary. Created, updated, and presented safety boards for food service staff members.Participated in hiring process. Reviewed, modified, and wrote new job descriptions for food service staff.Participated in appraisal and disciplinary processes by evaluating employee's skills, achievements, and growth or lack thereof.Generated employees schedule. Mentored staff through motivating interactions. Met with five staff members at a minimum of once a week to discuss the goals and program competencies that needed to be accomplished. Assisted staff with goal setting and action planning to ensure that they achieved the highest standards in their personnel & professional development. Provided extra guidance to staff members who did not meet the standards of the program and assisted leadership in taking corrective & rehabilitative action.Doctors Community Hospital (DCH), Lanham, MD  Clinical Dietitian Intern Jan-Mar 2020Shadowed Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutrition Manager. Worked independently as entry level dietitian seeing 30 patients per week, having a myriad of medical conditions, and representing a variety of ethnic, social, and age groups, requiring individualized nutritional care and support.Demonstrated knowledge of medical nutrition therapy theories, principles, practices, and procedures in caring for complex, critically ill patients, while working in intensive care unit.Displayed knowledge for proper documentation of the patients conditions, including disease process, follow-up care, treatment goals, and plans in accordance with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Care Process.Performed in-depth nutrition assessment through collecting, analyzing, and interpreting medical data from laboratory results, patient interviews, drug-nutrient interactions, anthropometrical measurements, and patient histories.Developed, implemented, and conducted nutrition therapy and nutrition education & counseling programs tailored to individual treatment plans for each participant across various stages of life. Developed nutrition care plans based on evidence-based guidelines.Organized and led a National Nutrition Month 2020 event for over 400 employees of the hospital.Demonstrated competence with use of electronic medical record system for viewing diet orders and patient census.Conducted customer (patient) satisfaction surveys and identified improvement strategies where necessary.Ensured compliance with Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA).Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C.  Dietitian, Organization & Food Service Management Sep-Dec 2019Applied evidence-based guidelines, systematic reviews, and scientific literature to develop nutrition care plans for patients.Developed and applied critical thinking, while correctly identifying etiology during nutrition consults and follow up assessments. Changed diets as needed for advancement & other related issues, discussed with speech language pathology therapist, social worker, and doctor for considerations & incorporated their recommendations.Performed the organization and management functions in patient services Food Service department.Supervised hospital kitchen personnel in preparing meals for over 100 patients per day.Developed and evaluated recipes, formulas and menus for acceptability and affordability that met the cultural diversity and health needs of various populations, groups, and individuals at the hospital.Conducted taste tests with retail customers and patients, generated reports & recommendations. Discussed results with Production Manager & Food Service Director to improve patient & staff food experiences and morale.Organized and executed a National Nutrition Month 2019 event for over 300 hospital employees, with prizes and a DJ.EDUCATIONJan 2018  Dec 2020 Howard University, Washington, D.C.Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences, Coordinated Program in Dietetics,Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)Sep 2003  Jun 2008 Nizhnevartovsk State University of Humanities, Nizhnevartovsk, RussiaBachelor and Master of Science in Education and PsychologyPROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSAcademy of Nutrition and DieteticsThe Obesity Society, Research. Education. Action.Dietitian ConnectionCERTIFICATIONSAug 2017 Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VAHospitality Management, Nutrition, Food Preparation, Food Safety & Sanitation LicenseOct 2023 Language Connections, Boston, MAMedical Interpreting Certification  Russian & EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONU.S. Citizen / Military Spouse / Valid Drivers LicenseInterests: Mindful Eating / Weight Loss / Weight Management / Fluent in Russian & English (Medical Interpreter)Hobbies: healthy cooking, cycling, yoga, fitness, traveling, and organizing.