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Registered Dietitian, CDCES

Location:
North Hollywood, CA
Posted:
March 08, 2021

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Jamila Madden

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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***** ******** **., *** * North Hollywood, CA 91601

407-***-****

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Career Summary

Enthusiastic Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 5 years clinical nutrition experience. Expertise in diabetes self-management education and support, helping to optimize glycemic management and reduce risk of complications in people with prediabetes and diabetes.

Education

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Masters of Science

Food and Nutrition Sciences 2012- 2015

Kaplan University, Online Bachelor of Science

Nutrition Sciences 2011-2012

University of California,

Irvine, CA

Bachelor of Arts

African American Studies

2007-2009

Experience

June 2019-Present

Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator • Regal/Lakeside Medical Groups; Northridge, CA

Collaborates with an endocrinologist led diabetes clinic and a pharmacist led chronic conditions clinic to provide diabetes self-management, education, and support to patients.

Provides diabetes education such as glucometer/CGM teaching, insulin teaching, and injectable pen teaching

Utilized at 6 clinic sites for 1 on 1 MNT for outpatient populations from pediatrics to older adults for a variety of chronic conditions such as: heart disease, overweight/obesity, thyroid disorders, chronic kidney disease, food allergies, eating disorders, hypertension, COPD, malnutrition, GI intolerances, bariatric nutrition, and more. Scheduled 18-24 patients per week.

Develop and conduct group nutrition education classes (in-person and via webinars) as needed for members of medical group and in-services for employees

Feb 2017-May2019

Registered Clinical Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator • Arnold Palmer & Winnie Palmer Hospitals; Orlando, FL

Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy for acute pediatrics, women’s ICU, antepartum, and gynecology-oncology/surgical units.

Develop and implement group classes on various pregnancy nutrition topics and specifically on diabetes management in pregnancy and postpartum.

Utilize evidence-based standards of care to empower patient-centered goals and nutritional interventions, decreasing patient readmission rates.

Used as a subject expert for hospital blog on pregnancy foods and myths

June 2015-Jan 2017

Registered Clinical Dietitian • Orlando Regional Medical Center; Orlando, FL

Delivered individualized medical nutrition therapy for adult acute med/surg, cardiac ICU, and cardiovascular step-down units.

Efficiently assessed an average of 12-15 patients daily based on nutritional need, consultation, and length of stay.

Formulated and implemented carb-controlled menus and snack guides for patients with diabetes post-op open-heart surgery, optimizing glucose control.

Developed and implemented cardiac and diabetes nutrition classes for inpatients and outpatient cardiac rehab.

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Strong Communicator

Analytical thinker/Problem Solver

Computer proficiency

Team oriented/collaborator

Can navigate EHR/EMR systems

Licensure/Certification

•Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) #86034598

•Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

#21800805

Memberships

•Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

•American Diabetes Association

•Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists

References

[Available upon request.]



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