Kelly Chen, MHSc., RD

Experience

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  Vaughan Family Health Clinic

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2020

  Medical Office Assistant

  Performed administrative and receptionist duties; collected client medical history, social, dietary, and anthropometric data; Lead role in clinic’s transition from paper to EMR; proficiency in Oscar EMR software.

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2019

  Certified Personal Trainer

  Coached clients by teaching proper weight-lifting technique and correct use of gym equipment, providing step by step instructional cues, demonstrations, and constructive feedback. Designed customized nutrition, strength and cardio training plans for clients based on performance ability and SMART goal setting to promote healthy active living.

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  The Hospital for Sick Children

  Jan 2017 - May 2019

  Research Assistant

  Worked as alongside study’s principal investigator to coordinate research exploring the association between Type 1 Diabetes outcomes, Self-Efficacy and Attachment Style. Assumed the primary role in the writing of the research proposal, independently conducted literature reviews and appraisals, created participant consent/assent forms, responded to REB feedback, operated REDCap software system.

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  Ryerson University

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Marked 50 case-based assignments for the undergraduate nutrition course FNN 301: Nutrition Management of Human Disease under the supervision of Professor Daniela Malta. Provided feedback to students to improve their understanding of nutrition-related disease. Proctored the final exam to ensure students were respecting academic integrity.

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  Ryerson University

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2021

  Worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant under the supervision of Dr. Rena Mendelson for the undergraduate course FNP300: Nutrition Communication. Worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant under the supervision of Dr. Jessica Wegener for the undergraduate course FNN100: Introduction to Nutrition.

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
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  Foodmaestro

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Dietetic Intern
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  North York Family Health Team

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Dietetic Intern
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  LMC Healthcare

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  Dietetic Intern
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  Humber River Hospital

  Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

  Dietetic Intern
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  Food Venture Program

  Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

  Dietetic Intern
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  KVC Nutrition

  Jun 2021 - now

  Registered Dietitian
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  Humber River Hospital

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

  Registered Dietitian Bariatric Surgical Program
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  NexJ Health

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

  Registered Dietitian & Health Coach
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  University Health Network

  Aug 2023 - now

  Registered Dietitian