Kayla Trevino, MS, RD, LD, CDCES

Experience

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  YMCA of Austin

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2019

  Healthy Families/M.E.N.D Program Substitute

  • Assist twice-weekly bilingual nutrition and behavior change education to classes of 15 children and adults • Encourage attendance through weekly phone calls to each family • Support Program Director with program supply organization and tracking participant progress • Promote physical activity, athletic skills, and fun during 1-hour of gym time with children and adults• Assist 125+ families with low literacy complete intake questionnaires

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  Capital Area Food Bank of Texas

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  CACFP NYCCAH VISTA
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  Medifast, Inc

  Dec 2014 - Nov 2015

  Senior Weight Control Counselor

  • Provided nutrition and behavior change counseling using motivational interviewing to 3 to 4 clients daily• Designed marketing materials on new programs and products• Developed and maintained systems to track progress of members • Created a new recipe each week using foods on the diet plan• Managed and assessed member retention and reasons for member drop off • Defined plans and strategies to increase member retention and reach business goals• Generated accurate weekly reports under short deadlines displaying the week's profits and member retention. Show less

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  TouchPoint Support Services

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Nutrition Operator

  • Assisted patients in the understanding of the nutritional limits to their diets when making meal choices• Utilized approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality• Assured compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements and made recommendations for change• Trained coworkers to improve the delivery of nutrition services through instructing on portion sizes, food safety, and specialized diet needs• Evaluated 200+ trays per meal service for accuracy • Performed prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables Show less

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  Texas State University

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Graduate Instructional Assistant

  • Instructed 45 students on nutrition concepts in Food Systems Lab• Facilitated weekly 1-hour lectures with 1-hour cooking labs• Modified instructional materials, assignments, and quizzes • Collaborated with graduate assistants and supervising professor to develop effective instructional skills• Reviewed, revised, and graded student assignments for accurate nutrition and technical information

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  Harmony Public Schools - Texas

  Mar 2017 - May 2017

  Substitute Teacher

  • Instructed classes of 20+ students in grades 1st through 5th • Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students• Employed a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the students• Developed, implemented, and maintained reasonable rules of classroom behavior • Guided the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and to communicate objectives to the students Show less

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  Texas State University

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  1,200 hours of supervised practiceRotation Sites Included: Central Texas Food Bank, Texas State University Food Pantry, Sustainable Food Center, Community Care Clinics, Eden Hill Long Term Care, Austin WIC Clinic, Mother’s Milk Bank, Hays CISD, Seton Medical Center Williamson, St. David's NICU, Dell Children's Metabolic and Genetics Clinic, WIC - Department of State Health Services, Austin's First Steps Clinic, Fresenius Dialysis Clinic, Choose Food Private Practice • Instructed 45 students on nutrition concepts in Food Systems Lab• Facilitated weekly 1-hour lectures with 1-hour cooking labs• Modified instructional materials, assignments, and quizzes • Collaborated with graduate assistants and supervising professor to develop effective instructional skills• Reviewed, revised, and graded student assignments for accurate nutrition and technical information

  • Dietetic Intern

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
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  Dell Children’s Medical Group

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

  Pediatric Clinical Dietitian

  Assist pediatric endocrinology and gastroenterology clinics Provide nutrition therapy for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, g-tube dependence, infant feeding, and failure to thriveAssess and modify g-tube, NGT, and GJ tube feeds to continue to meet the patient’s nutritionalneeds as they grow and adjust rates and timing of feeds to address issues with refluxConsult with DME company representatives to establish formula and modular coverage for patientsAssist RN in completing title XIX, CCP, and letters of medical necessityfor insurance coverage of formulaCoordinate with patient’s pediatrician, home health nurse, caregivers, and specialists to manage g-tube feedingsFollow up with caregivers after appointments to clarify recommendations and resolve any new problems Show less

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  CommUnityCare Health Centers

  Mar 2020 - now

  • Clinical Dietitian, Diabetes Educator

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Clinical Dietitian

    Mar 2020 - now