Resume- JW
Jill Chandler Wickremasinghe MS, RD, LD, CDE
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EDUCATION
Texas Woman�s University August 2008-August 2009 Houston, TX
Master of Science with a major in Nutrition and Food Sciences
GPA: 3.9 GRE score: 1400 (760M/640V)
Texas Tech University August 2004-May 2008 Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences
Minor in Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional Management and Spanish
Summa Cum Laude in Honors Studies, 3.98 GPA, President�s Honor List, Dean�s Honor List
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
Micheal E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center August 2008- August 2009 Houston, TX
� Pediatrics: 6 week rotation at Texas Children�s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, Houston
� Community: Houston Food Bank and organized Employee Health Fair at the VA hospital
� Wellness rotation at Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Dietitian: Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registration ID
Certified Diabetes Educator: National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators, License
Licensed Dietitian: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, License
Licensed Dietitian: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure
WORK EXPERIENCE
Boston Medical Center July 2018-present Boston, MA
Outpatient Dietitian: Assessed patient and performed diet education in the outpatient setting in the Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Weight Management Clinic. Conducted nutrition education focused on diabetes, weight management, and chronic disease management in an individual and group setting. Assessed patients for renal transplant and participated in interdisciplinary care team evaluations.
Houston Methodist Hospital February 2018-June 2018 Houston, TX
PRN Dietitian: Assessed nutritional needs of patients in an inpatient setting including: organ transplant, orthopedic, intensive care, behavioral health and skilled nursing facility patients, managed parenteral and enteral nutrition needs for patients. Participated in interdisciplinary rounds and conducted nutrition education for patients and families.
Taste of Life, LLC September 2017-June 2018 Houston, TX
Independent Contractor, Part Time: Performed diet education in outpatient setting for eating disorders, weight management, pediatric feeding issues, diabetes, and chronic health conditions. Counseled clients on meal plans, intuitive eating, mindful eating, and goal setting. Assisted in recruitment and advertising for private practice.
VA Palo Alto Health Care System December 2013-August 2017 Palo Alto, CA
MOVE! Program Coordinator, Full Time (Sept 2015-Aug 2017): Completed administrative and clinical duties. Administrative duties included: supervision and hiring of three full-time employees, development of interdisciplinary committee meeting, developed 12 week behavior, nutrition, and exercise based group curriculum, developed strategic goals, implemented quality improvement projects, and developed data management system. For clinical duties, conducted weight management groups, presented didactic classes focused on weight management. Counseled veterans on meal replacements and bariatric surgery for an intensive, multidisciplinary clinic, utilizing motivational interviewing skills and TEACH methods
Outpatient and Long Term Care Dietitian, Full Time (Dec 2013-Sept 2015): member of Boarding Committee and Menu Committee in Nutrition Department; assessed patients and performed diet education for veterans regarding diabetes, weight loss, hypertension, and dyslipidemia; part of interdisciplinary team (MOVE TIME) for medical and surgical management of obesity; taught diabetes nutrition classes through v-tel to community based clinics; as long term care dietitian: participated in bi-weekly interdisciplinary care planning meetings; assessed nutrition needs of veterans in short stay rehabilitation program
BSA Health Systems August 2011-April 2013 Amarillo, TX
Outpatient Dietitian, Full Time: Assessed patients and performed diet educations in outpatient setting for a variety of conditions: diabetes, obesity, food allergies, bariatric surgery, dyslipidemia, heart health, and eating disorders; taught a variety of heart healthy classes and food demonstrations for cardiac rehabilitation program; participated and helped organize community and hospital-wide nutrition awareness campaigns, including health fairs, health screenings, and National Nutrition Month
Aramark- Covenant Health Systems March 2010-July 2011 Lubbock, TX
Clinical/Outpatient Dietitian, Full Time: Assessed nutritional needs of patients in an inpatient setting including: dialysis, pediatric, intensive care, behavioral health and long term acute care patients, managed parenteral and enteral nutrition needs for patients. Conducted group and individual nutrition counseling sessions in outpatient setting, including nutrition curriculum and support group for community diabetes program. Performed quality management duties and food quality control measures.
South Plains Community Action Association September 2009-February 2010 Lubbock, TX
Head Start Dietitian Part Time 20 hr/wk: Assessed nutritional needs of children aged birth through age six at 32 centers, provided one-on-one and group nutrition education to parents regarding childhood and prenatal nutrition, trained other staff members, and routinely inspected kitchens and classrooms to monitor for compliance with Head Start and Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations
ASSOCIATIONS
Lubbock Dietetic Association- August 2009-May 2011
TTUHSC Medical Alliance- August 2009-May 2010
Houston Area Dietetic Association- August 2008-August 2009
American Dietetic Association- June 2007-Present
Texas Tech Honor�s College- August 2004-May 2008
Jill Chandler Wickremasinghe MS, RD, LD, CDE
Phone: ------------
Email: JillC------------
EDUCATION
Texas Woman�s University August 2008-August 2009 Houston, TX
Master of Science with a major in Nutrition and Food Sciences
GPA: 3.9 GRE score: 1400 (760M/640V)
Texas Tech University August 2004-May 2008 Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences
Minor in Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional Management and Spanish
Summa Cum Laude in Honors Studies, 3.98 GPA, President�s Honor List, Dean�s Honor List
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
Micheal E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center August 2008- August 2009 Houston, TX
� Pediatrics: 6 week rotation at Texas Children�s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, Houston
� Community: Houston Food Bank and organized Employee Health Fair at the VA hospital
� Wellness rotation at Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Dietitian: Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registration ID
Certified Diabetes Educator: National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators, License
Licensed Dietitian: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, License
Licensed Dietitian: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure
WORK EXPERIENCE
Boston Medical Center July 2018-present Boston, MA
Outpatient Dietitian: Assessed patient and performed diet education in the outpatient setting in the Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Weight Management Clinic. Conducted nutrition education focused on diabetes, weight management, and chronic disease management in an individual and group setting. Assessed patients for renal transplant and participated in interdisciplinary care team evaluations.
Houston Methodist Hospital February 2018-June 2018 Houston, TX
PRN Dietitian: Assessed nutritional needs of patients in an inpatient setting including: organ transplant, orthopedic, intensive care, behavioral health and skilled nursing facility patients, managed parenteral and enteral nutrition needs for patients. Participated in interdisciplinary rounds and conducted nutrition education for patients and families.
Taste of Life, LLC September 2017-June 2018 Houston, TX
Independent Contractor, Part Time: Performed diet education in outpatient setting for eating disorders, weight management, pediatric feeding issues, diabetes, and chronic health conditions. Counseled clients on meal plans, intuitive eating, mindful eating, and goal setting. Assisted in recruitment and advertising for private practice.
VA Palo Alto Health Care System December 2013-August 2017 Palo Alto, CA
MOVE! Program Coordinator, Full Time (Sept 2015-Aug 2017): Completed administrative and clinical duties. Administrative duties included: supervision and hiring of three full-time employees, development of interdisciplinary committee meeting, developed 12 week behavior, nutrition, and exercise based group curriculum, developed strategic goals, implemented quality improvement projects, and developed data management system. For clinical duties, conducted weight management groups, presented didactic classes focused on weight management. Counseled veterans on meal replacements and bariatric surgery for an intensive, multidisciplinary clinic, utilizing motivational interviewing skills and TEACH methods
Outpatient and Long Term Care Dietitian, Full Time (Dec 2013-Sept 2015): member of Boarding Committee and Menu Committee in Nutrition Department; assessed patients and performed diet education for veterans regarding diabetes, weight loss, hypertension, and dyslipidemia; part of interdisciplinary team (MOVE TIME) for medical and surgical management of obesity; taught diabetes nutrition classes through v-tel to community based clinics; as long term care dietitian: participated in bi-weekly interdisciplinary care planning meetings; assessed nutrition needs of veterans in short stay rehabilitation program
BSA Health Systems August 2011-April 2013 Amarillo, TX
Outpatient Dietitian, Full Time: Assessed patients and performed diet educations in outpatient setting for a variety of conditions: diabetes, obesity, food allergies, bariatric surgery, dyslipidemia, heart health, and eating disorders; taught a variety of heart healthy classes and food demonstrations for cardiac rehabilitation program; participated and helped organize community and hospital-wide nutrition awareness campaigns, including health fairs, health screenings, and National Nutrition Month
Aramark- Covenant Health Systems March 2010-July 2011 Lubbock, TX
Clinical/Outpatient Dietitian, Full Time: Assessed nutritional needs of patients in an inpatient setting including: dialysis, pediatric, intensive care, behavioral health and long term acute care patients, managed parenteral and enteral nutrition needs for patients. Conducted group and individual nutrition counseling sessions in outpatient setting, including nutrition curriculum and support group for community diabetes program. Performed quality management duties and food quality control measures.
South Plains Community Action Association September 2009-February 2010 Lubbock, TX
Head Start Dietitian Part Time 20 hr/wk: Assessed nutritional needs of children aged birth through age six at 32 centers, provided one-on-one and group nutrition education to parents regarding childhood and prenatal nutrition, trained other staff members, and routinely inspected kitchens and classrooms to monitor for compliance with Head Start and Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations
ASSOCIATIONS
Lubbock Dietetic Association- August 2009-May 2011
TTUHSC Medical Alliance- August 2009-May 2010
Houston Area Dietetic Association- August 2008-August 2009
American Dietetic Association- June 2007-Present
Texas Tech Honor�s College- August 2004-May 2008