MS,RDN

Sofia R. Wrentmore, MS, RDN

***** *** ********* #**** *** Diego California 92129

**************@*****.*** Cell: 805-***-****

Bilingual Registered Dietitian with 5 years of international and domestic dietetics experience. Diverse experience in the practice of medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition education and current research techniques. Devoted to individualized patient centric care with an emphasis of coordination with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. CLINICAL DIETETIC INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA February 2017 - June 2017 Dietetic Intern Clinical & Food Service Rotations Responsible for the medical nutrition therapy of 10-15 patients per day. Utilized biochemical parameters and anthropometric measurements to initiate, develop, implement and evaluate the nutrition care of hospitalized patients. Evaluated potential health risks, medication interactions and specific dietary needs (cultural sensitivity) to provide individualized care in multiple specialty areas.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Telemetry, Surgery, Oncology

Pediatrics (PICU)

Renal

Respiratory

Bariatric

DaVita Airport Sunrise Dialysis Clinic Inglewood, CA January 2017 - February 2017 Dietetic Intern Renal Rotation

Provided clinical nutrition care for patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), assessing client’s knowledge of, and adherence to diet restrictions. Counseled hemodialysis clients, developed meal plans and provided nutritional instruction for patient with renal disease. East Valley Community Health Center (Diabetes Outpatient Clinic) Pomona, CA September 2016 & December 2016 Dietetic Intern Community Rotation

Applied current dietetic research and practices to develop individualized meal plans for patients with Diabetes Mellitus and weight management issues. Participated in the complete nutrition care process utilizing a robust knowledge of nutrition principles to develop plans incorporating anthropometric measurements, health status and cultural differences. Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District Santa Monica, CA October 2016 - November 2016 Dietetic Intern Community Rotation

Evaluated food preparation, service and consumption within the school system. Reviewed budgets, assisted in distribution logistics, monitored use of government resources, and assisted in tailoring healthy menus for developing students. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic Inglewood, CA October 2016 & July 2017 Dietetic Intern Community Rotation

Provided comprehensive nutrition education and counseling for WIC participates. Assessed nutrition risks, completed physical assessments (height, weight, hemoglobin), and adjusted recommendations as a result participant’s health changes. Utilized varying interviewing techniques to determine nutrition and health needs and set behavior changes in high risk patients. Educated children and mothers on the programs and services offered by WIC. Hospital Angeles Lindavista Mexico City, Mexico June 2010 - September 2011 Dietetic Intern Mexican Dietetic Requirement

Mexican rotational internship program that provided a wealth of experience through supervised participation in clinical nutrition, management, ambulatory and community efforts.

Prepared and consulted with doctors and patients on specific meal plans and dietary modifications

Assisted in assessing patient nutritional needs

Monitored caloric intake and health changes

Managed food timing and logistics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

5 al Día (5 a Day) Non-Profit Organization Mexico City, Mexico March 2014 - September 2015 Director of Nutrition

Led a group of student volunteers in informing the public of the importance of proper nutrition through community involvement, speaking engagements and a variety of multimedia platforms including radio, television, and social media. 5aDay is an international organization that promotes the consumption of fruits and vegetables through partnership with over 30 countries.

Coordinated community events including National Fruit and Vegetable Day

Organized and conducted speaking conferences to an international audience (United States, Spain, Australia, Japan, and Canada)

Led the development of the nationally adopted School Gardens Program

Acted as dietetic liaison to the Saludarte television program. Sofia R. Wrentmore, MS, RDN

10891 Via Lombardia #2505 San Diego California 92129 **************@*****.*** Cell: 805-***-****

Hospital Mocel Angeles Mexico City, Mexico September 2011 - September 2012 Dietitian/Owner

Private nutrition consultation service utilizing a variety of health statistics including anthropometric measurements, lab results, and other health related information to provide top quality of care for patients.

Implementing fact based nutritional action plans for a variety of patients

Provided consultation services upon doctor referrals

Monitored patient progress

Managed day-to-day business activities

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Escuela de Dietética y Nutrición (School of Dietetics and Nutrition) Mexico City, Mexico September 2013 - June 2014 Professor - “Nutritional Assessment in Diabetes”

Conducted course with a focus on diabetes for second year dietetic students. Designed course tailored to expose the complexities and nuances of the illness of diabetes.

UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico) Mexico City, Mexico September 2011 - June 2012 Lecturer - “The Importance of nutrition in the early stages of life.” Designed course focused on the importance and impacts of nutrition in the early stages of life from pregnancy through adolescence. EDUCATION

Oakwood University Huntsville, Alabama

Dietetic Internship September 2016 – July 2017

Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, United Kingdom Masters of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Diabetes (with Distinction) September 2012 - August 2013 Cumulative GPA: 3.72

Dissertation: The Impact of Cortisol on Insulin Resistance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Escuela de Dietética y Nutrición (School of Dietetics and Nutrition) Mexico City, Mexico September 2006 - June 2010 Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Cumulative GPA: 3.73

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA July 2017 Intensive Care Unit Volunteer Dietitian (Clinical Internship Voluntary Extension) Volunteered to extend Clinical Dietetic Internship rotation to cover staff relief needs and increase exposure to a wide variety of medical situations.

Diabetes Hoy (Magazine) Mexico City, Mexico July 2014 - September 2015 Contributor

Responsible for analyzing and writing monthly articles on the latest research and survey information about diabetes in the community for the Mexican Diabetes Association magazine.

Diabetes UK Edinburgh, United Kingdom September 2012 - June 2013 Diabetes Health Advisor

Performed comprehensive nutrition assessments and formulated eating plans using best practices to improve diabetic patient treatment. Indianilla (Primary Care Outpatient Clinic) Mexico City, Mexico September 2010 - June 2011 Dietitian

Educated participants on the importance of balanced meals based on dietary needs and providing nutrition intervention through use of one on one counseling.

Sofia R. Wrentmore, MS, RDN

10891 Via Lombardia #2505 San Diego California 92129 **************@*****.*** Cell: 805-***-****

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Escuela de Dietética y Nutrición (School of Dietetics and Nutrition) Mexico City, Mexico August 2009 - June 2010 Lead Researcher

The role of diet in the treatment of Dyslipidemia

Velago Fitness Company Mexico City, Mexico February 2009 - April 2010 Assistant Researcher

Determinates and health effects of obesity in the Mexican population CERTIFICATIONS

National Health Service Edinburgh, United Kingdom May 2013 Stop-Smoking Support Certificate

St John’s Hospital Edinburgh, United Kingdom April 2013 Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating Certificate

AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

Academic Excellence Scholarship Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, United Kingdom August 2012

Academic Excellence Scholarship Escuela de Dietética y Nutrición Mexico City, Mexico September 2006

Fellowship in Advisory Nutrition Indianilla (Primary Care Outpatient Clinic) Mexico City, Mexico September 2010 - July 2011

SKILLS

Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Ability to work with diverse groups

Ability to adapt to changing environments Team Oriented

Outstanding Patient Care Native Spanish, Fluent English PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Latino and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition

California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Research Dietetic Practice Group

PUBLICATIONS/LECTURES

“Current Health Situation in Mexico”, Lecture presented to students from Australia at the University “La Salle” Mexico City, Mexico

February 2015

“A healthy diet as important component for the prevention and treatment in Diabetes”, Lecture presented at the “Hospital Primero de October” Mexico City, Mexico October 2014

“The importance of the consumption of fruits and vegetables”, Lecture presented at the training for the “National Strategy for Prevention and Control of Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes” Mexico City, Mexico September 2014

“The Impact of Nicotine on Diabetes”, Paper presented at the Science and Technology Week at Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, United Kingdom May 2013

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