Jennifer Caceres

Experience

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  Panera Bread

  May 2007 - Nov 2011

  Associate Trainer
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  AmeriCorps

  Sept 2009 - Nov 2010

  Assistant Teacher

  Designed curriculum for children ages 5-12, incorporating nutrition education in compliance with the Academic Content Standards for the Ohio Department of Education.

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  Wesley Glen Retirement Community

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Diet Aide
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  Nationwide Childrens Hospital

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Nutrition Educator

  Conducted nutrition education sessions (in Spanish) at weekly visits within the West Side Latino population. Interacted with Latino families to understand nutrition and barriers within that population.

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  Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Dietetic Intern

  Conducted nutrition assessments, follow-ups, and education as part of a patient-aligned care team for patients with complex nutritional issues in: mental health, long-term care, oncology/liver transplant, surgery, nutrition support, and renal. Counseled and educated outpatient Veterans on weight loss and diabetes management, and at home tube-feeing nutrition support. Assumed nutrition-related responsibilities at various WIC locations in the greater Houston area.Acted as committee leader for Food Service Workers Week. Created marketing materials promoting awareness of the VHA Healthy Diet Food Model initiative. Show less

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  Premise Health

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2020

  Wellness Dietitian

  Provide education and counseling on various nutrition topics, with the goal of helping patients understand the role of balanced nutrition and health.Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to empower patients in making behavior changes.Provide nutrition-focused seminars to reach a wide audience. Past presentations include: Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Stress Relief, June 28, 2017Food for Thought (or sleep?), March 7, 2017Nutrition 101: The Basics, July 13, 2016The Mason Jar: Fun and Versatile, February 10, 2016Healthy Holiday Cookies, December 2, 2015Nutrition Trends: What's Real vs What's Hype, January 28, 2015Healthy and Sustainable Eating, June 25, 2015 Show less

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  Miami Dade College

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Adjunct Professor

  Provide engaging and thorough instruction on the role of macro- and micro-nutrients, and water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins in the body.Department of Biology, Health & Wellness, Kendall Campus

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  Nicklaus Children's Health System

  Jun 2017 - now

  Conducted nutrition assessments, follow-ups, and education in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Worked as part of a patient-aligned care team for patients with complex nutritional issues in: hematology, oncology, adolescent medicine (eating disorders and other disordered eating issues), and mental health. Collaborated with both the Adolescent Medicine and Rehab Departments to organize Healthy Chicas, a 10-week weight management program designed specifically for teenage Latina females and their mothers. Provided 7 nutrition lessons, assisting program participants in understanding healthy eating (utilizing MyPlate), food labels and meal planning techniques. Acted as committee leader for National Nutrition Month in March 2013. Show less

  • Director Food and Nutrition Services

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Director of Environmental Services

    Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Interim Director Food and Nutrition Services

    Nov 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Operations Manager, Environmental Services

    Jan 2019 - Nov 2022

  • Facilities Operations Project Lead

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Clinical Dietitian - Hematology/Oncology/BMT

    Sept 2012 - Feb 2018

  • Interim Clinical Nutrition Manager

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2017