Riddhi J. Trivedi, MS, RDN

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EDUCATION

Aug 2010 – Aug 2012 Florida International University Robert Stemple College of Public Health & Social Work Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Aug 2005 – May 2009 Northern Illinois University

School of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Nov 2001 – Nov 2003 Government Polytechnic for Girls Diploma in Computer Engineering

LICENSURE

GRADUATE INTERNSHIP

Jan 2012 Food Service, St. Anne's Nursing Home - Catholic Health Services

• Created educational poster boards on food safety

• Performed inventory counts for kitchen, observed scheduling and budgetary duties, checked, called, and participated in the tray line

• Provided in-service for kitchen staff concerning cleanliness, bacteria, and created education tool for "How To Calibrate Thermometer" Mar 2012 Community, FLIPANY

• Taught classes and led discussions on nutrition topics to deaf and hard of hearing students, low-income adolescents, and elementary school children

• Designed classes, activities, and recipes for children on "EAT A RAINBOW OF COLORS" and " GROWING WITH THE GRAINS"

Apr 2012

Long-term Care, St. Anne's Nursing Home- Catholic Health Services

• Conducted nutritional screenings for at-risk patients, completed nutritional assessments, follow-ups, & diet education consults, participated in meal rounds to increase patient satisfaction ratings

• Wrote newsletters "12 Healthy Nutrition Tips", "Foods that Recommended Frequently", " Berry the Good Nutrition" and advised hospital catering departments about the specific dietary requirements of patients

• Created a hospital-wide display for Diabetes Education Tool Dec 2020 Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, No. 1065185, South Carolina Panel for Dietetics 2

May 2012

Long-term Care, Health South Rehabilitation Hospital

• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary medical team to provide optimal care for patients

• Conducted nutrition assessments, provided diet education, utilized medical nutrition therapy, & performed follow-up evaluations on Trauma, Gastrointestinal, Surgical, General Medicine, Cardiac, Neurological, Pulmonary, Transplant, & Renal patients

• Created a hospital-wide display for Diabetes Education Tool PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dec 2013 – Jan 2014 Head Start Assistant Teacher, Center for Human Services

• Assisted with implementation of academic, behavior, health, and nutrition plans in compliance with established regulations and performance standards May 2015 – Jul 2016 Server Aide, Sunrise Senior Living

• Served meals to senior living residents

• Helped with menu planning and diet planning

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Mar 2011 – Jun 2011 Volunteer Research Assistant, Borinquen Clinic Primary Investigator: Dr. Adriana Campa, PhD, RD, LDN

• Collaborated with a scientific research team involved in the investigation of the relation between different nutritional factors and HIV infection

• Screened for participant enrollment, tracked patient participation, performed interviews, and obtained anthropometric data/vital signs from participants

• Conducted literature searches, completed data entry and dietary analysis PUBLICATIONS

Trivedi, R., Campa, A., Martinez, S. S., Page, J. B., Lai, S., & Baum, M. K "Association between selenium (Se) intake, plasma Se levels and disease progression in HIV-infected adults in Miami." (2012): 1022-3. HONORS & AWARDS

Apr 2009 Outstanding Women Students Award, Northern Illinois University

• This award recognizes students who demonstrate active engagement in women’s issues and gender advocacy, have nontraditional aspirations, and/or have overcome adversity in pursuing their education

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXPERIENCE

Dec 2007 – Jul 2008 Healthcare Nutrition and Dietitian Volunteer, Kishwaukee Community Hospital

• Worked in position as starter, checker, tray passer, hot food line, cold food line, cook, operator dish utility service in the kitchen

• Assisted with creating 90 patients trays per shift, measured temperatures and checked the sanitation service of foods

• Observed 52 hours of patient sessions with registered dietitians; completed nutritional assessments and fluid intake and caloric needs, explained food plans. Jul 2006 – Aug 2007 Healthcare and Administrative Support Volunteer, Bethany Health Care Reviewed

• Updated menus for summer and winter sessions and observed kitchen staff

• Entered special food item requests for 90 patients and entered food items in production sheets

• Analyzed website and redesigned menu web page for employer and patient use

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