Arianel Torres

A reliable, multi-dimensional professional bringing experience in the following areas: Organizing/Planning nutrition operations, Coaching and motivating patients/client, Customer relations/Service, Independent Project Manager

Freelancer at Self-Employed (2017-06 – Present)

Wellness coaching, healthy meal mentor and catering services. Nutrition counseling.

Renal Registered Dietitian at Satellite Healthcare (2009-01 – 2020-04)

Nutritional oversight of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.

Develop Medical Nutrition

Therapy including meal plan for each patient using company nutrition software. Monitor nutritional status, laboratory values, dialysis adequacy, adherence to diet and response to nutrition related medications and therapy. Function as Mineral Bone Metabolism manager with continuous improvement.

Review monthly lab results with each patient and/or caregiver. Evaluate outcomes and identify factors that may contribute to undesirable results and report appropriately. Participate in rounds, monthly patient care conferences, continuous quality improvement (QAPI), facility staff meetings and in-services.

Facilitator for CKD nutrition classes for the Spanish speaking population.

Renal Registered Dietitian at DaVita Merced/Madera (2006-07 – 2012-04)

Nutrition oversight of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis patients.

Develop Medical Nutrition

Therapy including meal plan for each patient using company nutrition software. Monitor nutritional status, laboratory values, dialysis adequacy, adherence to diet and response to nutrition related medications and therapy. Function as Mineral Bone Metabolism manager with continuous improving outcomes from June 2006 to July 2012.

Review monthly lab results with each patient and/or caregiver. Evaluate outcomes and identify factors that may contribute to undesirable results and report appropriately. Participate in rounds, monthly patient care conferences, continuous quality improvement (CQI) teams, facility team meetings and in-services.

Consulting Dietitian at Dietary Directions Inc (2006-07 – 2009-04)

Responsible for quarterly nutrition visits to 5 group home facilities. Responsible for client nutrition care, food safety monitoring, and diet modification. Monitor nutrition status quarterly by reviewing clinical data and observation of meals. Evaluate sanitation and food handling procedures.

Registered Dietitian at WIC @ MCCAA (2005-05 – 2006-06)

Provide nutritional counseling based on 24 hours recall. Review pertinent information to qualify or disqualify applicants. Review anthropometrical data as well as biochemical values to assess participants' nutritional status. Enter pertinent information into the Isis computer system (participants' enrollments, re-certifications, and checkups). Provide nutritional education on different nutritional topics. Issue vouchers to participants.

B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science with emphasis in dietetics – San Jose State University (2004)