Experience

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  Ppd

  Mar 2004 - Oct 2007

  Research technician

  Responsible for screening volunteers to determine elegibility for participatin in clinical research studies.Performed study related procedures such as phlebotomy, EKG’s, vital signs, and urine collection on volunteer subjects, often under intense time constraints.Worked as a “staff assistant” to ensure that studies ran smoothly on the procedure floor, including the training and mentoring of new employees.

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  Covance, clinical research unit

  Oct 2007 - Nov 2009

  Research technician

  Calculated participant's height and weight for the purpose of eligibility based on BMI.Helped prepare, serve, and monitor meals in accordance with study specific dietary guidelines set by the on staff Registered Dietitian.Supervised staff on the procedure floor; trained/mentored new employees.Performed study related procedures such as phlebotomy, EKG's, vital signs, and urine collection on volunteer subjects, often under intense time constraints.

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  University health services, ut austin

  Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Nutrition peer educator

  Consulted with individual students during weekly dietary education/counseling sessions:Performed dietary analysis of students 3-day food record, evaluated nutritional concerns, educated on hypertension, high cholesterol, weight loss/gain, vegetarianism, and general nutrition; referred students to appropriate nutritional professionals.Facilitated nutrition workshops on and around campus:Educated students on nutritional concerns such as what, when, and where to eat, how to stay healthy, how to manage stress, and how to maximize energy.Taught monthly Nutrition 101 classes:Led student classes aimed toward implementing realistic, long-lasting lifestyle changes to improve overall health and well-being, with core messages centered on basic nutrition concepts. Show less

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  Austin regional clinic: arc

  Nov 2009 - Oct 2010

  Patient service representative ii

  Books appointments utilizing computer system. When booking appointments, also confirms and/or makes changes to demographic information and notifies patient of account balance.Verifies insurance eligibility by using online resources, Medifax, etc.Ensures appropriate paperwork is complete and up-to-date and scans insurance card, if applicable.Collects payments from patients, posts amounts, and balances drawer for end of day deposit.Prints face sheets, receipts, and other documents as needed.Notifies appropriate personnel of emergencies, messages, patient arrivals, etc. Show less

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  Dshs - central office

  Aug 2010 - now

  Nutritionist

  Performs nutrition assessments and counseling based upon information gathered by interviewing participants, obtainins and assesses blood samples, obtains and assesses height and weight measurements, evaluates nutrition risk, and helpings facilitate the client's choices regarding parenting and nutrition habits. Teach as well as monitor the teaching of nutrition education classes and encourage breastfeeding by promoting a supportive environment, presenting lessons, interacting with clients, answering questions, and determining participants' understanding when necessary. As an IBCLC, I have expertise in prenatal and breastfeeding support, education, classes, and community involvement/outreach. Show less