Diabetes Educator/ Registered Dietitian

MELISSA BERROCAL R.D/M.S.

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position where my nutritional knowledge and diabetes education experience would be utilized to enhance the quality of care provided to patients and wellness programs.

EXPERIENCE

2001-Present Humana/ CAC Florida Medical Centers Miami, FlDietitian/Diabetes Educator/Wellness Program Directorn Organize and deliver patient education programs and diabetes disease management programs in coordination with Pharmeceutical Companies and Physicians. Diabetes education for clients in group and individual settings.n Diabetes education and for clients in group and individual settings.n Create and organize screenings, lectures and other events for the community and/or members to increase health awareness.n Created and Developed 8 Wellness Centers for each Medical Center.n Nutrition consults, oversee Massage and Exercise Program.n Interprete and assess lab data for patients, customize diets for patients through physician referrals.n Document and follow up with patient progress through face-to-face, electronic or telephonic consultationsn Create/Develop nutrition educational materials for clients.

2001-2002 Dietetic Internship Rotation Miami, FlDietetic Internn Internship rotation in various specialized clinical areas of hospitals and clinics in Miami Dade County including Pharmaceutical sales for enteral/parentral feeding formulas.

EDUCATION

1996–2002 Florida International University Miami, FLB.S. & M.S. Dietetics and Nutritionn Licensed and Registered Dietitian n Diabetes Educator

OTHER SKILLS

Fully bilingual in Spanish and EnglishProficient in Microsoft Office, Publisher, Lotus Notes, Kronos SystemReferences furnished upon request

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3143 SW 153 PLACE•MIAMI, FLORIDA 33185• PHONE 305-***-****

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