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Karina Nicole Almanza EDUCATION?California State University, Northridge (2017-2019) Master’s in Human NutritionDietetic Intern, July 2017 to June 2018University of California, Davis (2014-2017) Obtained June, 2017Bachelor of Science, Clinical Nutrition MajorMoorpark College, Moorpark (2011-2014) Associates in Social & Behavioral SciencesObtained May 2014Pierce Community College, Woodland Hills (2011-2014) Associates in Natural Sciences Obtained May 2014SKILLS ? Language: Fluent in written and oral Spanish?? Character: Passionate, dedicated, and punctual student. Works well in groups and independently.Nutrition Therapy & Staff Relief March 19, 2018 - June 8, 2018Dietetic Intern, Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Hills, CA Preceptor: Alyssa Gong, R.D. and Robyn Corbin R.D. ? Conducted patient assessments, created patient charts including assessment, anthropometrics, caloric recommendations, PES statements, intervention plans, monitor and evaluation planning and recommendations for physician? Presented 2 Case Study Presentations: ? Progressive Encephalopathy in Oncology Patient? ALS patient with Tube Feeding Placement? Conducted a 2 day Calorie Count Assessment, along with summary of findings; documented in patient’s charting? Attended facility meetings including DTR meetings, TPN Rounds, In service Meetings, and Case Study Presentations? Completed 10 Quality Assurance Evaluations of previous charts documented by RDs, reviewing completeness and accuracy of information found in chart documentedCommunity: Outpatient/ Special Interest November 28, 2017 – December 22, 2017Dietetic Intern, Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills, CAPreceptors: David X. Alvarez, R.D., Director and Elaine Stuart, Assistant Director? Observed education classes including Cardiac Heart Failure, Sleep Well, Diabetes Management (Spanish and English), Options: Bariatric Surgery Plan, Healthy Balance: Weight Management (Spanish and English), and Medicare Wellness? Observed counseling emphasizing oncology, diabetes management, weight management, pediatrics, and gestational diabetes? Assisted Kaiser Volunteer (Anita) with Farmer’s Market tabling, promoting Healthy Living Department classes? Conducted Diabetes Management Course, sections 3 and 4? Completed case study of Hyperthyroidism in Oncology patient with history of metastatic breast cancer? Attended Manager’s meeting for bariatric patientsCommunity: Champions for Change November 14, 2017 – November 22, 2017Dietetic Intern, Champions for Change, Canoga ParkPreceptor: Kenia Fuentes, Project Coordinator? Presented class regarding Physical Education and Importance of Hydration to middle school population? Assisted in class presentation regarding Beverage Choices and their caloric values to elementary school population? Helped implement aeration system in gardens throughout the Canoga Park area and schools within the community? Assisted in presenting Food Demonstration to adult population within apartment community? Promoted Champions for Change program in Weekly Farmer’s Market Tabling? Created lesson plan for 5 different education courses including Eat the MyPlate Way, Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Veggies, Choose Healthy Beverages, Build a Healthy Meal and Get Physical Community: WIC October 3, 2017 – November 9, 2017Dietetic Intern, WIC, PacoimaPreceptors: Francesca Campisi.and Johanna Molina? Presented monthly class regarding Healthy Breakfast? Attended WIC Monthly Meeting? Presented presentation regarding Orthorexia Nervosa during WIC Manager’s Meeting? Counseled utilizing motivational interviewing skills and WIC Kronos charting? Observed different counseling tactics and instruction of different classes by each staff member? Created Mercury Handout for expecting mothers concerned with fish intake? Conducted a Handout project where handouts that were created in English and Spanish were distributed and analyzed for success rateFood Service Management August 8, 2017 – September 29, 2017Dietetic Intern, Pacifica Hospital of the Valley, Sun ValleyPreceptor: Deborah Lomax, R.D., Director of Nutrition and Food Services? Monitored daily safety logs in kitchen, dish room, cafeteria and essential departments within foodservice? Formatted monthly calendar for food service staff? Created a Program Development Project that documented each employee’s time log, timecards, vacations days, sick days and fiscal income for the years of 2014 to 2017? Attended monthly Manager’s meeting? Presented In-Service presentation regarding Dysphagia and created dysphagia handout with pre- and post-test? Completed HACCP project addressing different food safety practices used within the facility? Conducted Equipment Specification Analysis on convection oven that needed to be updated? Conducted Special Event and Budget Assignment Project for Manager’s dinner? Created Plate Waste Study observing US Foods and the waste conducted by Pacifica Hospital of the Valley staff? Completed OSHA Project that illustrated specific safety practices within Food Service compared to practices used by Pacifica Hospital of the Valley? Created Menu Writing Assignment addressing Menu implementation at Pacifica Hospital of the Valley? Created a Sustainability Report and Proposal, that followed in suit to the Plate Waste Study, specific for sustainability? Created a Selective Menu Proposal for implementation of a selective menu for patients within the Pacifica Hospital of the Valley? Created a Communication Paper that observed the different styles of communication within the Pacifica Hospital of the Valley facility and staff? Assisted in selection and interview process for RD replacementOutreach AmbassadorsDr. Annette Besnilian and Professor Ovsepyan? Provided educational courses pertaining to the field and career path of Nutrition to high school and college level studentsProgram DevelopmentPublic Policy Day 2018, Event CoordinatorDr. Annette Besnilian, MPH, RD, Karmen Ovsepyan, MS, RD, Jocelyn Harris, RD, Fatinah Darwish, MPH, RD? Hosted CSUN’s 6th Annual Public Policy day. Coordinated agenda, speaker invitations, attendee invitations, map and directions of event, event promotion, organization of event, speaker introductions and monitored flow of eventCSUN DI Facebook Page Manager? Managed CSUN’s DI Facebook page, announcing updates and events through the Facebook social media platformDietetic Internship Peer Mentoring Program, “Pathways to Success Program”? Mentored 3 individuals throughout the DI/DICAS 2018-2019 application process with the program “Pathways to Success” ? Two out of the three individuals were successfully matched with CSUN Dietetic Internship? Proofread, addressed suggestions to resume, personal statements and additional documents submitted? Reviewed interview practice questions, one-on-one interview practice trials, preparatory phone interview? Monitored mentees throughout the 3 months duration and planning needs for upcoming yearResearchNutrigenomics: Research AssistantDr. Duran, Dr. Annette Besnilian, and Sophia Lopez? Emphasis of study: Discover if education provided on the interpretation of nutrigenomic results will play role in the health and wellness of individuals versus individuals that do not receive results but still receive education.? Graduate Student Thesis Project, “Nutrigenomix”: Created PowerPoint presentation and rubric specific to the Latino community of Canoga Park, California, emphasizing focus on the nutrigenomic factor that indicates sugar preference that varies within individualsHypothesis: Residents of the Canoga Park, California population might engage in attending their health/ nutrition needs if presented their results for Nutrigenomic testingChampions for Change: Research AssistantKenia Fuentes, Dr. Annette Besnilian, and Viridiana Ortiz? CSUN’s Champions for Change: Created PowerPoint presentation for grant proposals, Abstract, Research Paper, and Research poster; presented at a variety of research competitions***? CSUN’s Champions for Change utilizes USDA-approved evidence-based curricula including teaching basic skills such as cooking, reading food labels, MyPlate, and shopping on a budget. Participants engage in building edible gardens and learning about obesity prevention strategies through garden-based education at all 13 sites. ? Hypothesis: CSUN Champions for Change workshops will increase participant’s knowledge in nutrition and gardening. After completing the CSUN Champions for Change gardening and nutrition education classes and workshops, participants will report and increase in: (1) Fruit consumption, (2) Vegetable consumption, (3) Whole grain consumption and (4) Milk consumption. PUBLICATIONS? Almanza, K. N. (n.d.). “Winter Vegan Comfort Foods” Marilyn Magaram Center Nutrition Experts Blog. January 18, 2018 from ? “Food Traditions for Christmas and New Years” Marilyn Magaram Center Nutrition Experts Blog. January 7, 2018, from ? Almanza, K. N. Ortiz, V. “CSUN Chmapions for Change Reducing Obesity through Gardening and Nutrition Education.” California State University, Northridge. February 28, 2018.ASSOCIATIONSAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Student Member (June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018)Northern Area Dietetic Association, Student Liaison and Student Member (August 2016 - June 2017)CERTIFICATES & AWARDSServSafe Food Service Manager Certificate, Valid September 19, 2016 - September 19, 2021ServSafe California Food Handler Certificate, Valid January 13, 2016 - January 13, 2019Privacy and Security Self Study Module/ HIPPA Certificate, Completed April 3, 2017Adult and Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/ AED, Red Cross, Valid June 11, 2017 - June 11, 2019NADA Executive Board Certificate of Appreciation, 2016 – 2017FCS Department’s Rosalie Hilger Achievement Scholarship, Awarded April 17, 2018Research Award/Certificate***Research Award/Certificate*** ................
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