Gabriela

B. Lopez
8500 West Hampton Ct. Montgomery, AL 36117 gblopez@me.com 334.322.6743

EDUCATION

B.S. in Human Environmental Science | Major: Food and Nutrition | The University of Alabama | May 2012

EXPERIENCE
Clinical Experience
June September 2012 Jackson Hospital and Clinic, Montgomery, AL | Nutrition Student Educated patients under supervision of a clinical dietitian on disease-specific and post-surgical regimens for those needing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Low-Sodium, or Diabetic Nutrition Therapy. Performed patient assessments and follow-ups using facilitys computer documentation protocols. Presented Quality Foodservice for Your Patient presentation to dietary host staff on clear liquid, full liquid, soft, and mechanical soft diets followed by the delivery of a brief review using a ten-question quiz. Noland Hospital Montgomery, Montgomery, AL | Nutrition Student Educated patients under supervision of a clinical dietitian on disease-specific and post-surgical regimens for those needing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Low-Sodium, or Diabetic Nutrition Therapy. Performed patient assessments and follow-ups using facilitys hand-written documentation protocols. Coordinated 4 weeks of Feeding Your Patient educational sessions on evidence-based nutritional practices for nursing staff to gain CE credits via free resources provided by Abbott Nutrition Health Institute. Completed an audit of meal rounds for the long-term care patients in order to help improve delivery of correct prescribed diets. Summer 2010 Dialysis Clinic Incorporated, Montgomery, AL | Directed Professional Individual Study Practiced conducting one-on-one counseling with patients on their dietary habits. Familiarized myself with the clinics procedures for assessing nutritional status of patients. Evaluated serum chemistry profiles, complete blood counts, and urinalysis related to ESRD. Created ESRD-related educational material and one-day sample menus for patient referencing. Provided disease-specific sample recipes along with their estimated relative nutrient content.

Food Service Experience

Spring 2012 Faucette-Vestavia Elem, Hillcrest Mid, Tuscaloosa, AL | Quantitative Food Production Service Demonstrated culinary skills and knowledge of food production equipment used in schools kitchen. Prepared lunches using standardized recipes while applying principles of sanitation and safety. Followed procedures for receiving and storing food and supplies in freezers, refrigerators and dry storage.

Community Experience
February March 2012 Alabama Dept. of Public Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity Division, Montgomery, AL | Volunteer Assisted with worksite weigh-ins of those participating in Scale Back Alabamas weight loss campaign. Fall 2009 Paul W. Bryant High School, Tuscaloosa, AL | Nutrition Counseling and Education Group Project Created educational material that focused on an Eco-Friendly Breakfast as part of a lesson plan. Educated a class of high school students on how eating more meals at home can benefit the environment. Presented a cooking demo on a quick and healthy breakfast option for the students to try. Provided knowledgeable information on food labels through the use of a hands-on activity.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 2009 2011: Student Dietetic Association

2009 present: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2009 2014: ServSafe Certified