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Clinical

The three week, 120 hour, rotation at Monongalia General Hospital was split into two sections. The first eight days were spent in basic clinical work, focusing on objectives set form in the Inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy I portion of the WVU GDI rotation materials. The remaining seven days were spent in Patient Food Service and Production, as outlined in the rotation materials.

Feel free to browse through the documents that I created throughout this rotation:

From October 22-November 30, 2012, 200 hours of clinical experience were gained at the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV.

The majority of the rotation was at CAMC General, and shorter experiences at the Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Center, Teays Valley Community Hospital, Renal Transplant Clinic, and CAMC Women's and Children's were also included.

A variety of populations and conditions were seen, including cardiovascular disease, GI disorders, and renal failure.

Through this experience I gained a significant amount of experience and confidence in my clinical skills.

Click below to view the presentation that I gave to the Registered Dietitians at the facility:

Case Study on Anorexia Nervosa

From March 11-15, 2013 I worked with an RD at the Center For Excellence in Disabilities at WVU, an exceptional program that provides services to those with disabilities in the state.

The dietitian at this facility works primarily with children, and I was able to observe interactions with clients with autism, and attend a Cleft Palate Clinic, and gain from the dietitian's wealth of knowledge.

I also developed a simple, easy-to-read handout on weight control. Take a look!

Tips to Promote Health Weight in Children

From January 21 to February 1, 2013, I was privileged to work in an acute rehab facility, where patients are constantly moving towards improvement.

This 80 hour rotation provided an opportunity to interact with patients with a variety of diagnoses, and collaborate with other health professionals to provide patient care.

It was fulfilling to feel that I have made significant improvements in my competency as a dietetics professional. As this was my last clinical rotation, I was able to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with a fair level of independence, supervised by a Registered Dietitian with a strong background in rehabilitation services.