Additional Experiences throughout the Dietetic Internship Program with Aramark are listed below:
Medical Records- Billing and Coding Overview
May 4, 2016
Met with Carol Jones, Coding Manager at Main Line Health Center, to review medical
billing and coding procedures for the Main Line Health System. Thoroughly discussed
documentation in the medical chart to ensure accurate reimbursement for
malnutrition in a hospital setting.
National Nutrition Month
March 1-31, 2016
Created weekly display board highlighting a theme paralleling the National Nutrition Month
"Savor the Flavor of Eating Right" theme. Offered weekly samples in the cafeteria. Created
and handed out flyers to educate cafeteria clientele about healthy flavors.
Nestle Nutrition Inservice: ICU Nutrition in Crisis- a Review of the Evidence
Thursday February 4, 2016
Attended a Nestle Inservice with dietitians to discuss nutrition in Critical Care.
Post-Bariatric Surgery Counseling Sessions
Wednesday February 3, 2016 and Wednesday February 10, 2016
Attended counseling sessions with hospital RD for bariatric surgery patients 2-3 weeks post-op.
Bariatric Surgery Multidisciplinary Meeting
Tuesday February 2, 2016
Attended multidisciplinary meeting with bariatric surgeon, operating room nurses, and dietitian to discuss upcoming bariatric surgery patients and patients' progression post-surgery.
Counseling Experience: Mainline Health Outpatient Clinic, Newtown Square
Thursday January 14, 2016
Worked with an outpatient dietitian to counsel Bariatric Surgery patients 1-2 months pre-surgery. Discussed patient motivation, concerns, and dietary guidelines for patients to follow post-surgery.
CAPS Pharmacy Site Visit
December 9, 2015
CAPS is a sterile injectable compounder in Horsham, Pennsylvania. Participated in a site tour and interviewed the Director of Pharmacy to discuss compounding TPN orders for patients at Bryn Mawr Hospital and other CAPS clients.
Nestle Nutrition Inservice: The Effect of Specialized Surgical Nutrition on Outcomes
November 5, 2015
Attended a Nestle Inservice with dietitians to discuss the effect of nutrition on outcomes in surgical patients.
PDA Dietetic Student Career Path Panel at Campbell Soup Company
Thursday October 15, 2015
Attended a career panel at Campbell Soup Company with the Philadelphia Dietetic Association. Met with professionals at Campbell Soup Company to discuss nutrition-related careers.
Medical Records- Billing and Coding Overview
May 4, 2016
Met with Carol Jones, Coding Manager at Main Line Health Center, to review medical
billing and coding procedures for the Main Line Health System. Thoroughly discussed
documentation in the medical chart to ensure accurate reimbursement for
malnutrition in a hospital setting.
National Nutrition Month
March 1-31, 2016
Created weekly display board highlighting a theme paralleling the National Nutrition Month
"Savor the Flavor of Eating Right" theme. Offered weekly samples in the cafeteria. Created
and handed out flyers to educate cafeteria clientele about healthy flavors.
Nestle Nutrition Inservice: ICU Nutrition in Crisis- a Review of the Evidence
Thursday February 4, 2016
Attended a Nestle Inservice with dietitians to discuss nutrition in Critical Care.
Post-Bariatric Surgery Counseling Sessions
Wednesday February 3, 2016 and Wednesday February 10, 2016
Attended counseling sessions with hospital RD for bariatric surgery patients 2-3 weeks post-op.
Bariatric Surgery Multidisciplinary Meeting
Tuesday February 2, 2016
Attended multidisciplinary meeting with bariatric surgeon, operating room nurses, and dietitian to discuss upcoming bariatric surgery patients and patients' progression post-surgery.
Counseling Experience: Mainline Health Outpatient Clinic, Newtown Square
Thursday January 14, 2016
Worked with an outpatient dietitian to counsel Bariatric Surgery patients 1-2 months pre-surgery. Discussed patient motivation, concerns, and dietary guidelines for patients to follow post-surgery.
CAPS Pharmacy Site Visit
December 9, 2015
CAPS is a sterile injectable compounder in Horsham, Pennsylvania. Participated in a site tour and interviewed the Director of Pharmacy to discuss compounding TPN orders for patients at Bryn Mawr Hospital and other CAPS clients.
Nestle Nutrition Inservice: The Effect of Specialized Surgical Nutrition on Outcomes
November 5, 2015
Attended a Nestle Inservice with dietitians to discuss the effect of nutrition on outcomes in surgical patients.
PDA Dietetic Student Career Path Panel at Campbell Soup Company
Thursday October 15, 2015
Attended a career panel at Campbell Soup Company with the Philadelphia Dietetic Association. Met with professionals at Campbell Soup Company to discuss nutrition-related careers.