Gena Alltizer

39590 Cedarwood Dr., Murrieta CA 92563

Gena.Alltizer@gmail.com (951) 265-5896

EDUCATION
California State University, San Bernardino, CA, 6/2015

Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee, CA, 5/2012

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Food Science

Associate in Arts, Social/Behavioral Science

Associate in Arts, Humanities

RELATED EXPERIENCE

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dietetic Internship

8/2015-6/2016
Dietetic Intern
Completed 1200 hours of supervised practice including 18 weeks of clinical, 10 weeks of community, and 9 weeks of foodservice
and management rotations.
Community Hospital: Utilized the Nutrition Care Process to assess, diagnose, and develop nutritional interventions for a broadbased patient population at a 343-bed community hospital covering med-surg, telemetry, oncology, ICU, sub-acute neural
care, and inpatient behavioral health units. Achieved quality patient care with timely assessments, reliance on evidence-based
standards to implement medical nutrition therapy, and delivery of effective nutrition education. Trained in Cerner and CBORD
software.
Sub-Acute Neural Care: Comprehensive experience in nutrition support in feeding 87 long-term residents. Monitored patients
for changes in weight, adjusted enteral feedings, and discussed nutritional status at team care conferences with patient's
families.
STEMI Center Intensive Care Unit: Provided nutritional care for patients in a 47-bed ICU. Managed nutrition support for
critically ill and cardiac post-operative patients, while participating in daily multidisciplinary team rounds.
Children's Hospital of Orange County: Concentrated training as a member of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit team.
Coordinated with pharmacists, nursing, and medical residents to develop nutrition support and formula regimens for children
with cancer and other critical illnesses.
Outpatient Bariatric: Provided diet education to pre-operative and post-operative patients through one-on-one counseling and
group classes.
DaVita Dialysis: Provided education for patients with renal disease on hemodialysis, including explaining the effects of diet on
their laboratory results, meal planning, and disease management through dietary modifications.
Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorder Recovery: Assessed and evaluated patient progress, created meal plans, participated in
supportive meal times, and developed and presented group nutrition education session for patients and staff.
Outpatient Diabetes Management: In-depth diabetes education experience using motivational interviewing techniques and the
diabetic exchange lists in person, and through telephone counseling.
Community Health: Rotations included participating in county public health programs such as WIC, NEOP, Head Start, and NAP
SACC and providing nutrition education in both one-on-one, small group discussions, and community center lectures.
Foodservice management and administration: Rotations included assisting with the development, nutrient analysis, and roll
out of a new menu and cook-chill system at a 343-bed hospital. Developed a mock budget and participated in daily
operations at a large unified school district.
Didactic components: Included participating in a HIV/AIDS conference and a Public Policy event, as well as specialized training
for nutrition focused physical exams, motivational interviewing, enteral nutrition support, and weight management counseling.

Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

10/2013-12/2015
Volunteer Assistant to the Clinical Nutrition Manager
Worked directly with the Clinical Nutrition Manager and diet office staff to facilitate the delivery, accuracy, and compliance to diet
orders of patient meals using Computrition software. I had direct patient contact ensuring their satisfaction with meals, and
provided assistance in meal planning, placing food orders, and nutrition education. Food service responsibilities included
performing tray line audits.

Women, Infants, & Children Clinic

4/2014-11/2014
Volunteer assistant to Clinic Dietitian
Attended weekly shifts assisting the RD with the assessment of participants, including anthropometric and hemoglobin
measurements. Facilitated participants completion of nutrition questionnaires. Shadowed dietitian on high risk cases involving
childhood obesity, food allergies, and prescription formulas.
Residential Nutrition Wellness Program, CSUSB
4/2014-6/2015
Health Educator
In my leadership role as a USDA My Plate On Campus Ambassador, I provided on campus health education through a program
that hosted monthly seminars to promote My Plate guidelines, as well as gave students the tools to help them eat healthy on a
limited budget with minimal cooking facilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

7/2010-10/2013
Home Health Aide
Responsible for an elderly patient with dementia and type 2 diabetes. Shopped for and prepared meals, and provided personal
care and assistance. After the changes I made in her diet, she was able to be taken off all medications for diabetes.
Nationstar Lending, Inc.
3/2003-1/2009
Processing & Office Manager, Co-Owner
Supervised and coordinated a team of 5 processors while managing a large commercial & residential loan pipeline in excess of
$300 million in annual fundings. I coordinated with 20 loan officers, clients, executive staff, and over 40 banks to ensure timely,
and successful transactions.
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LEADERSHIP

President, Nutrition Student Association, CSUSB

3/2014-6/2015
Led a team to produce several educational, volunteering, social and informational events such as blood drives, health fairs,
fundraising events, and member education webinars and meetings. Successfully guided the club in transitioning to on-campus
financial accounting. Developed a database for club policies and procedures, including accounting, marketing, and event
planning.
CSUSB Student Representative, Inland District Dietetic Association
3/2013-6/2015
Acted as a liaison between the IDDA and students at CSUSB and attended board meetings to provide a student's perspective
about upcoming events. I offered volunteer assistance, and participated in organizing students for IDDA events.
Public Relations Officer, Nutrition Student Association, CSUSB
3/2013-3/2014
Organized, facilitated, and actively promoted club events, opportunities, and education to all members via the use of social
media, email campaigns, and public announcements. Recruited new members, and promoted our club campus wide.

AWARDS & HONORS

- Jacqueline Saracino Scholarship, CA Dietetic Association
- CSUSB Dept. of Health Science & Human Ecology's Outstanding Undergraduate Student for 2014-15
- William Randolph Hearst Scholar and CSU Trustee's Award for Outstanding Achievement
- Dorothy & David Chen-Maynard Scholarship for Natural Sciences
- IDDA Achievement Award
- President's Volunteer Service Award-Gold Level & Silver Level

5/2015
4/2015
7/2014
7/2014
7/2014 & 5/2015
6/2014 & 6/2015

CERTIFICATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

-Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
-Nutrition Entrepreneurs Member Practice Group
-California AND, Inland and Los Angeles districts
-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
-A.S.P.E.N.
-ServSafe California Food Handler
-Dietitians in Nutrition Support Member Practice Group
-Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
-Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group
References available upon request