Assistant Medical

Tina Hartounian Avaness

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Glendale, CA 91206

Tel: 818-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a career as a Nutritionist in a reputable organization where my commitment to excellence will get utilized and advanced

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010-2011 Providence St. Joseph Medical Center

Nutrition Assistant/Diet Tech

• Update patient dietary orders to reflect the physician's diet order, patient allergies, and preferences/dislikes via computer and telephone

• Correct and modify various diet menus

• Monitor food trayline and responsible for day to day activities to ensure all needs and expectations are performed efficiently within a timely manner

• Provide basic nutrition education, perform nutrition screenings and interview patients

• Assist patients and staff with questions and concerns

• Provide clerical support as needed

2007-2007 Sherman Oaks Elementary School

After School Enrichment Instructor

• Create and demonstrate healthy recipes to students

• Nutrition education

• Supervision of children

2006 – 2008 Sodexho- Verdugo Hills Hospital

Nutrition Assistant

• Verify menu accuracy according to diet order and patients choices

• Perform nutrition screening and data collection of patients medical record for use in the nutrition assessment

• Conduct patient interviews, weekly tray audits and complete patient satisfaction surveys

• Verify and record laboratory results and complete calorie counts

• Process diet orders via telephone and computer system

• Oversee food tray line and check food temperatures to ensure food safety standards

EDUCATION

May 2008 California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science

SKILLS

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Bilingual-fluent in Armenian and English

• HIPPA and Serv safe certified

• Experience in peer nutrition counseling at Cal State University, Northridge

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Self-motivated and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities and learn new procedures while being attentive and remaining flexible to the needs of the business

• Cooperative and compassionate with a sincere interest in human health and well-being

• Reliable and responsible with the ability to work as part of a team and take initiative independent of direct supervision

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