Keren Fernandez
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RD-eligible Master of Science graduate in Nutrition and Dietetics with clinical experience in acute and critical care, eating disorder treatment, community nutrition, and long-term care. Skilled in nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education, patient counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration in hospital settings. Focused on evidence-based, compassionate nutrition care with interest in women's health and eating disorder treatment.
Experience
Diet Technician - The Emily Program
(2024-01)
- Provide meal support, nutrition counseling, and education for individuals in eating disorder treatment
- Facilitate food exposure and experiential dining to reduce food-related anxiety and normalize eating behaviors
- Monitor meal completion, therapeutic diet adherence, and client response during treatment
Diet Technician Consultant - Nutritious Lifestyles
(2022-02 - 2022-08)
- Provided nutrition services across four skilled nursing facilities (100–140 beds)
- Completed nutrition assessments under RD supervision
- Monitored enteral nutrition, dialysis, wound care, and weight management patients
- Conducted foodservice audits and regulatory compliance reviews
- Contributed to deficiency-free state survey outcomes
Clinical Nutrition - WakeMed Health & Hospitals
(2025-10 - 2026-05)
- Conducted nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) under Registered Dietitian supervision
- Performed patient interviews, chart reviews, and nutrition-focused physical assessments in acute and critical care settings
- Developed nutrition care plans and completed ADIME documentation
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare teams
- Provided timely nutrition interventions to patients across medical, surgical, neuro ICU, medical ICU, cardiothoracic ICU, oncology, pediatrics, and trauma units
- Monitored and evaluated nutrition interventions based on clinical status, intake tolerance, and laboratory values
Foodservice Management - WakeMed Health & Hospital
(2025-10 - 2026-05)
- Supported daily hospital foodservice operations including meal production, tray accuracy, and quality control
- Evaluated food safety, sanitation practices, and HACCP compliance standards
- Assisted with workflow analysis and operational improvement initiatives
Community Nutrition - The Emily Program
(2025-10 - 2026-05)
- Developed and implemented individualized meal plans aligned with recovery goals and clinical treatment plans
- Collaborated with dietitians, therapists, nurses, and physicians as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team
- Conducted nutrition assessments and documentation
Long-Term Care
(2025-10 - 2026-05)
- Completed nutrition assessments for geriatric residents with complex medical conditions
- Identified nutrition risks including malnutrition, weight loss, pressure injuries, and enteral nutrition needs
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
(2025-10 - 2026-05)
- Participated in breastfeeding education and counseling support
- Assisted with nutrition risk screening and community-based education initiatives
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics - North Carolina Central University (2024 - 2026)
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics - Ouachita Baptist University (2018 - 2022)
Bachelor of Arts - Biology - Ouachita Baptist University (2018 - 2022)
