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Doctor of Chiropractic

Family Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse

Registered Dietitian

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of UT Houston Science Center in Family Nurse Practitioner Program –Clinical rotations with OB/GYN, Pediatric, Family and specialty rotation in Orthopedics

EKG Academy Certified level 1 and 2 through Dr. Nick Tullo

Grand Rounds presentation, “The Endurance Athlete” 2012

Chief Intern at Moody Health Center

Internship with Rice University working with D1 athletes of all sports

Graduated from Texas Chiropractic College as Doctor of Chiropractic

A successful and relevant educational background with professional workplace experience as a hospital dietitian

Graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with master’s degree in Dietetics

Well prepared to perform effectively in diverse cultural settings with living experiences from MD, PA, WV, LA, Italy, and TX

Strong liaison and coordinating skills; able to interface effectively with other team members such as nursing, speech therapy, physical therapist, diabetes education, chiropractors and other physicians

Extremely organized and versatile, strong work ethic, interpersonal and communication skills, highly effective interaction with all types of people and backgrounds

EDUCATION:

University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Family Nurse Practitioner, January 2017 – May 2019

Admitted into and completed competitive FNP program with specialty rotations in Orthopedics at the Ironman Sports Medicine Institute with Dr. Terrence Anderson and his team.

University of Texas At Arlington, Accelerated BSN Program, January 2014 – May 2015

15 month accelerated BSN program

Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, TX, January 2009 – April 2012

Year-round program that consisted of advanced science classes that progressed into clinical sciences. The last year comprised of internships and clinical hands on experiences.

Six-week internship with Rice University working on D1 athletes

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dietetic Internship / masters, July 2005- December 2006

Community education and outreach experiences regarding health and wellness topics.

Management experience at Homer-Center School District to include information on free/reduced price meals, menu planning, nutrient analysis, inventory and cost control as well as procedures for government donated food and USDA regulation in school food service.

Research presentations include: Case Study-Ovarian Cancer, Case Study-IDDM, Effects of behavioral modification on cardio artery disease, The Cancer Diet-instances of cancer in relation to diet, and Nutrition Concerns of the Athlete.

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods, August 2002- June 2005

Vice President elect Junior though senor year of Student Dietetic Association. Maintained community involvement through various charitable opportunities such as: Ronald McDonald House and Ruby Memorial Hospital, National Nutrition month events and Special Olympics summer 2004.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Texas Regional Health and Wellness, Missouri City TX, September 1 2019 – Present

Family Nurse Practitioner – performs family practice visits, well woman visits

Orthopedic assessments, takes x-rays and assesses need for joint or spinal injections

Performs ultrasound guided joint injections and Medium chain and facet blocks under fluroscopy

Berube Consulting PLLC, August 2016 – June 2019

Nutrition consultant at the major psychological medical centers including SUN Behavioral and Houston Behavioral Hospital in Houston Texas

Reese Chiropractic, Katy TX, May 2015 – July 2016

Lead doctor at family practice chiropractic clinic

Treated a variety of conditions including but not limited to sciatica, neuralgia, paresthesia, back pain, arthritis and sports injuries.

Managed practice as lead chiropractor while supervising massage therapists, handling insurance and patient relations and made referrals as necessary

West Houston Medical Center, Houston, TX, October 2013 – April 2015

Generalist clinical dietitian with primary role in the ICU/SICU with daily rounds presentation

Provided out-patient education to bariatric surgery patients pre and post-surgery

Richmond State Supported Living Center, Richmond TX, May 2013 – October 2013

Registered dietitian for individuals with neurological impairment.

Member of many interdisciplinary teams: Skin integrity, Physical Nutritional Medial Team, weekly medical conference and interdisciplinary department planning meetings

International Health Center, Milano Italy, October 2012 – February 2013

Worked as the sole chiropractor and dietitian in a multi-disciplined clinic including psychologists, pediatricians, dentists and internist. Practiced chiropractic and nutrition to mostly English-speaking patients as well as educated the practice members about preventative medicine using chiropractic and nutrition.

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Thibodaux, Louisiana. February 2008- January 2009

Dietitian generalist at a 185 bed hospital.

Provide outpatient counseling and medical nutrition therapy

West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero, Louisiana, June 2007-February 2008

Generalist dietitian at a 451 bed hospital.

Experiences range from ICU/CCU, telemetry, pediatrics, rehab, cardiac rehab, stroke, SCU, and oncology.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

ACLS certification 2020 - Present

Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2019 - Present

Registered Nurse 2015 - Present

Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic 2012 - Present

Graston 1 certified 2011- Present

Registered and Licensed Dietitian 2007- Present

Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2001- Present

Computer efficiency skills: Windows, Power Point, Excel, e-mail, general internet, Meditech, Encounterworks, and eclinicalworks, Clinic Dr, NextGen and Chirotouch software

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Board Certification in Pain Management through American Academy of Procedural Medicine (AAOPM) - in training March 2021 – Present

Attended Suture Star workshop as a part of National Institute First Assisting certification program, August 2020 - Present

Completed Empire Medical Training – “The Pain Show” covering joint injections and C-arm fluoroscopy for procedures: Lumbar Medium Branch Blocks and Facet Injections, March 2021

Completed National Procedures Institute – Joint injections with Ultrasound Guidance, February 2020

Attended Suture Star workshop as a part of National Institute First Assisting certification program, August 2020 - Present

Attended National Procedures Institute for Ultrasound Guided Joint Injections – February 2020

Research paper and presentation titled “Does supplementing with vitamin D decrease the risk of asthma exacerbation among adult asthma patients?”

oPresentation for Evaluation and application of research, FNP program, May 2019

Baytown YMCA presentation, Prevention of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

oPresentation focused on ages 7-14 of Hispanic majority, July 2018

Presentation titled “Reduction of nursemaid’s elbow”, FNP program, April 2018

Attended conference: Texas Sports Chiropractic Conference

oTexas Chiropractic College, April 2018

Presentation given to Houston Behavioral Hospital titled “Functional Nutrition: Focus on supplementation for depression and cardiovascular health” May 2017

Research Paper and presentation titled “Probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic associated diarrhea in adult hospitalized patients”

oPresentation for Clinical and epidemiological research for advanced nursing, November 2017

Presentation titled “Balancing nutrition and fitness” for West Houston Medical Center client, Pentair, January 2014

Article written in the Sepsis Central at West Houston Medical Center titled “Feeding the Septic Patient in the ICU”

oOne page article educating the hospital employees about the benefits of early feeding in the ICU septic population, December 2014

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