Sodexo Dietetic Internship
Clinical
North Austin Medical Center
Completed 487 hours of supervised practice.
Performed nutrition assessments on up to 12-15 patients per day in accordance with the Nutrition Care
Process and documented in the electronic health record – Meditech
Participated in interdisciplinary ICU rounds
Conducted nutrition focused physical assessment on assigned patients.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to meet patient care needs beyond scope of nutrition practice.
Educated patients and families on therapeutic diets to maximize planned outcomes in both English and Spanish
Assessed, calculated, and monitored enteral feedings of non-critical and critical care patients
Calculated TPN as primary nutrition support for patients
Foodservice
North Austin Medical Center
Completed 160 hours of:
Worked with staff in hot and cold production
Participated in dish room procedures
Functioned as part of management team in supervising a meal service, served as opening manager.
Conducted an in-service for employees on allergens.
Conducted/facilitated weekly huddled with safety moment
Participated in marketing of the retail operation
Planned and executed Retail Marketing and Wellness Project on plant-based protein sources
NICU/Pediatrics
North Austin Medical Center
Completed 168 hours of:
Participated in interdisciplinary rounds every day for critical care NICU patients
Performed nutrition assessments on 4-5 NICU patients per day in accordance with the Nutrition Care
Process and documented in the electronic health record – Meditech
Performed nutrition assessments on a total of 7 pediatric patients in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process including PPN, and tube feedings
Completed a list of pediatric formulas and noted specific uses for each.
Aided in infant formula recall/shortage management
Practiced plotting on growth charts and interpreting results
Attended care conferences with families of NICU patients to discuss further plans
Completed a review of evidenced based research articles on impacts of elimination diets on children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum disorder.
Eating Disorder Rotation
Austin Counseling and Nutrition
Completed 160 hours of supervised practice.
Participated as part of the interdisciplinary team, contribution nutrition information
Discussed coding and billing for nutrition services
Attended sessions with clients and established appropriate care plans with desired outcomes
Discussed intake information and initial assessment of clients
Demonstrated empathy with clientele
Planned and evaluated delivery of nutrition education. Designed, implemented and evaluated presentations to 3 target audiences
Adults: ARFID education
Children: Sugar education
Seniors: Sodium education