Natalia Lopez, MS, RD, LDN

Experience

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  Drexel University

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2020

  Center for Nutrition and Performance

  - Developed nutrition education material for athletes explaining protein to carbohydrate ration and post workouts snacks for optimizing recovery - Conducted pre-training hydration testing for NCAA squash, soccer, basketball, field hockey teams. Utilizing a refractometer to identify athletes at risk for dehydration - Produced large batches of Dragon Gels in the food science lab for Drexel athletes, Major League Soccer Philadelphia Union and National Hockey League Flyers game schedules. Troubleshooted and modified the carbohydrate content of sports gel to find the appropriate ratio for immediate energy source Show less

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  Nutrition Unlimited

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  Nutrition Unlimited

  - Directed a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority health fair event to encourage new employees take advantage of their employee benefits, that includes nutrition counseling and schedule the session - Collected anthropometric data - Estimated the patient’s energy needs and recorded a 24- hour recall - Explained food labels during the dietitian’s session - Followed up with insurance companies, about claims, billing, eligibility and benefits - Conducted marketing events promoting a healthy lifestyle Show less

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  Virginia Tech Athletics

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Graduate Student

  - Organized and designed a nutrition course to build and develop the athlete’s nutrition knowledge- Assisted with preparation of pre and post workout snacks for the football team and performed inventory and restocking responsibilities

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  Virginia Tech Dining Services

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Graduate Student

  - Executed a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point inspection to the largest student on- campus dining hall ( Dietrick dining hall) - Performed a sanitation and quality audit - Conducted a staff inservice on proper handwashing in foodservice by reemphasizing the technique and its importance - Assisted in (AllerTrain U) food allergy training for employees - Managed a mock health inspection at Dietrick dining hall

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  Carilion Clinic

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Graduate Student

  - Provided Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education to 150+ patients - Implemented a Quality Improvement Project (Percentage per Os) to improve nursing documentation and to correctly identify and diagnose malnutrition - Provided cardiac, diabetes management, heart healthy diet and low sodium diet education - Presented a case study on Medical Nutrition Therapy on a Paraplegic Patient with Pressure Ulcers

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  Norwescap

  Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

  Nutrionist
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  Florida Department of Health - Broward County

  Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

  Public Health Nutritionist

  - Counseled patients for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)- Provided nutrition assessment, MNT low risk, high and medially high-risk patients.- Assisted in breastfeeding goals with mothers.- Performed anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for patients.

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  Aramark

  Jun 2024 - now

  Clinical Dietitian
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  Fay

  Jan 2025 - now

  Registered Dietitian