Jessica Bluto, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, CSOWM

Experience

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  Orange Regional Medical Center

  Mar 2008 - May 2008

  Nutrition Intern

  •Assisted the diet technicians with diet educations for patients•Worked with the diet assistants to correct patient menus•Shadowed dietitians to observe writing of SOAP notes and helped to calculate dietary needs for patients•Worked with the cooks to analyze and modify recipes in order to meet nutritional standards•Planned an in-service to educate the foodservice employees on the importance of food in the healing process and general nutrition•Developed a monthly meal count tool using Excel to increase the accuracy of tracking data for the department Show less

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  Camp Nejeda Foundation for Type 1 Diabetes

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2010

  Nutrition Program Manager

  •Informed the nurses, as well as the campers, of the carbohydrate amounts in each meal ensuring that the correct dosage of insulin could be administered•Taught nutrition classes to campers including: healthy diet, portioning, carbohydrate counting, and the importance of exercise •Planned meals to accommodate campers with food intolerances and allergies •Coordinated snacks and meals to meet the nutritional needs of the children. •Acted as a liaison between local theme parks and Camp Nejeda during field trips to obtain the correct carbohydrate counts on the snack items offered at the parks Show less

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  Mount Auburn Hospital

  Sept 2008 - May 2009

  Nutrition Clerk

  •Opened and closed the nutrition care area for business•Corrected menus according to diet orders, diet guidelines, patient allergies, and patient preferences•Updated patient menus and profiles in the event of diet changes, room transfers, and discharges during each meal•Monitored the telephone and computer for diet changes, new admissions, late trays, and requests•Answered the phone and accurately entered patient meal orders into the computer•Provided excellent customer service to the patient and visitor•Visited patients to obtain their food orders in assigned units and/ or floors, ensuring that their choices corresponded with their diet order•Performed quality assurance projects for the department including patient satisfaction reports, tray count reports, and test tray reports Show less

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  Project Bread / Somerville School District

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2011

  Summer Food Service Outreach Intern

  •Implemented the Project Bread Healthy Eating Toolkit at the Somerville School District Summer Food Service Program open meal sites•Developed an event calendar for the month of August to promote participation in the Somerville Summer Food Service Program•Worked collaboratively with the community, local businesses and Somerville School District personnel to develop an outreach and marketing strategy•Created a “best practices” manual for future summers that included reception of events, insight into the motivation of children in the community and best methods of raising awareness of the program•Created a wiki to document contacts, statistics, strategies and ideas to use during upcoming summers or at other sites similar to Somerville Show less

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  Tufts University

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Health Sciences Public Relations Intern

  •Monitor media for articles and other media clips about Tufts University health sciences campus•Create clip reports•Pinch-hit on a range of public relations projects and work•Assist public relations team with scheduling and staffing TV shoots, and print and radio interviews•Research media targets for specific announcements and maintain target lists•Read scientific journal articles and “translate” them into one-two page news releases suitable for media•Work with public relations team to develop “pitches” based on research being done on the Boston Health Sciences campus Show less

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  Tufts University John Hancock Research Center

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  StrongWomen Across America Media, Technology and Communication Student Coordinator (StrongPeople)

  •Collaborated with the Strong Women Across America (SWAA) staff (now the StrongPeople program) motivating women to harness the collective power of local residents to advocate for community-level change targeting chronic disease prevention through improved access to healthier food and physical activity environments and related policies.•Assisted in developing and implementing the SWAA Tour communication strategy•Applied internet-based communication technologies such as Facebook, podcasting, Twitter, interactive blogging and video Show less

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  Maine Department of Education Child Nutrition Services

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  Registered Dietitian/Education Specialist II

  •Communicate the new USDA school nutrition regulations, set by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, to school districts across the state of Maine•Develop and conduct trainings to educate school districts about the Federal School Meals Programs•Provide technical assistance in-person and by phone or email to schools and partnering organizations•Perform reviews and analysis of school districts menus and school meal operations to certify schools meet the current guidelines•Interpret state and federal rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program criteria in order to answer questions and provide guidance to school districts•Act as the Chefs Move to Schools liaison for the State of Maine•Provide training and resources to schools on increasing participation in school meals programs through behavioral economics and marketing strategies Show less

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  US Navy Reserve

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2021

  Registered Dietitian and Health Promotion Officer

  •Provided nutrition education and counseling to sailors and their families.•Health Promotion Officer at NOSCs Cincinnati, Newport, and Bangor to plan educational programming.•Aided in domestic humanitarian missions.•Attached to Naval Station Great Lakes and Walter Reed National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, MD•Perform annual trainings at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, CA.

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  Clinical Dietitian

  •Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide nutrition care in Veteran's homes as well as community based outpatient clinics•Teach nutrition and cooking classes•Provide one-on-one and group nutritional counseling sessions•Represent Food and Nutrition Services on VA inspection teams•Coordinate nutritional care with other health care providers, the Veteran, family members, and the community

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  TriHealth

  Feb 2015 - Oct 2016

  Clinical Dietitian and Diabetes Program Coordinator for General Electric Aviation

  •Perform nutritional assessments, counseling and follow up as part of the on-site GE Family Wellness Center and GE fitness center•Oversee diabetes education program•Develop nutrition awareness programs for all GE Aviation sites throughout the world•Provide tele-nutrition services to remote sites in the form of group classes, webinars, and one-on-one nutrition counseling •Provide instruction, treatment, education materials, consultations, diet analysis, and cooking demonstrations to GE Aviation employees, dependents, and retirees•Work with patients of multiple chronic disease states including Diabetes, Obesity, Heart Disease, Hypertension, and well states to achieve optimal outcomes per physician consult request Show less

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  Sodexo

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Regional Campus Dietitian & Dietetic Intern Preceptor at Southern New Hampshire University

  •Promote and provide marketing and wellness education services to students and staff through a variety of mediums•Provide one on one counseling to students with food allergies, weight management, eating disorders, and other medical issues requiring meal selection assistance•Partner with athletics department to provide sports nutrition education•Work with student health and residential life to provide cooking demonstrations and nutrition education presentations•Collaborate with other regional dietitians to create and distribute healthy eating newsletters•Assist with healthy menu development and perform nutrient analysis and allergy information•Provide health and wellness education to food service staff Show less

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  Good Measures LLC

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

  Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator

  •Administer the ADA DSME program via telephonic, video, and the Good Measures platform•Provide (primarily) virtual medical nutrition therapy and counseling services to a clientele throughout the country with diverse health and wellness needs using the Good Measures platform and coaching model•Document and communicate nutrition care plans in accordance with established standards of practice•Collaborate with team members to provide patient-centered care•Assist in the development of educational materials and resources for patients and their families•Create menus and meal plans that cater to various food and nutritional interests Show less

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  The Tulalip Tribes

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  Nutrition Program Manager

  •Provided outpatient nutrition education and counseling as part of the clinical services department. •Collaborated with Tulalip Community Health to create and coordinate campaigns for prevention outreach, health services, food security, and community events that promote healthful living.•Utilized social media to provide nutrition education and upcoming health programming information.•Oversaw the SNAP Education grant and supervised the SNAP ED coordinator and nutrition assistant.•Provided WIC nutrition counseling, certified eligible participants, collaborated with WIC coordinator to create programming, and serve as a certified breastfeeding peer counselor.•Worked as part of the Tulalip Diabetes Program team to create and teach culturally relevant chronic disease management classes, organize diabetes health day events, and work in the medicine garden.•Oversaw the Birth Equity grant and led the Maternal and Child Health Advisory group. Show less

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  Western Washington Medical Group

  Jun 2019 - May 2021

  Certified Diabetes Educator & Dietitian

  •Worked with primary and specialty care, within and outside of Western Washington Medical Group, to optimize patient health by providing individual and group DSME and MNT services for patients with chronic disease.•Served as a member of a collaborative, multidisciplinary, healthcare team to assist as a liaison in diabetes population management.•Led trainings for patients for CGM and pump therapy, insulin starts, glucagon pens, injectable pen devices, and blood glucose monitors.•Provided diabetes medication management and adjustment per protocols. Show less

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  NORTHERN NAVAJO MEDICAL CENTER

  May 2021 - May 2024

  Clinical Dietitian

  •Reviews, selects, develops and disseminates suitable educational and counseling materials on general and therapeutic nutrition for clients, community, and for clients with gestational diabetes.•Provides medical nutrition therapy to individuals and nutrition education to groups in outpatient or community settings directed at control of diagnosed diabetes and other disease prevention.•Conducts nutrition assessments of clients, developing nutritional care plans with them and their families consistent with cultural, social and physiological requirements.•Provides consultation to professional and paraprofessional staff concerning diets and nutrition; records information in medical records regarding nutritional requirements, patient's progress, education, follow-up, etc.•Co-lead for the Northern Navajo Medical Center Bariatric Pilot Program. Show less

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  Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service

  Mar 2022 - now

  Dietitian Officer

  Lieutenant - Registered Dietitian

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  KAYENTA INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

  Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

  Public Health Nutritionist (Detail Assignment)

  •Created an Inpatient Nutrition Services Department, as part of the inpatient services team, to support the conversion from Kayenta Health Center to Kayenta Alternative Rural Hospital to provide new inpatient hospital services to a population of over 20,000 active users.•Subject Matter Expert in clinical nutrition, food service management, and food safety.•Responsible for initial and ongoing training for three food service staff regarding therapeutic and modified diets; food safety; and food production.•Provided direct patient care by completing in depth nutrition assessments and care plans for inpatient nutrition consultations. Show less

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  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health

  May 2023 - Nov 2023

  Nutrition Advisor (Detail Assignment)

  •Served as an expert nutrition advisor to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.•Collaborated with the nutrition science and policy team in ODPHP, Division of Prevention Science to directly contribute to the development and implementation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.•Supported the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) with the development of evidence review protocols, review and synthesis of data, presentation of scientific findings, consideration of public comments, and drafting the scientific report. •Reviewed materials for Departmental clearance to ensure alignment with the Dietary Guidelines.•Assisted with preparing briefing materials for ODPHP, OASH, and HHS leadership on key federal nutrition initiatives.•Contributed to the Division of Prevention Science program project development and implementation. Show less

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  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  May 2024 - now

  Nutrition Specialist