Denise Zaragoza

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EDUCATION
Golden Gate Dietetic Internship Program
Registration Eligible

April 2016

San Francisco State University

Bachelors of Science, Dietetics

Dec. 2014

University of California, Davis

Bachelors of Science, Psychology with emphasis in Biology

June 2011

CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Food Protection Manager
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer
CPR, AED, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen and Infection Control Certifications
EXPERIENCE
Golden Gate Dietetic Internship
Aug. 2015-April 2016
Dietetic Intern
Medical Nutrition Therapy: Novato Healthcare Center, Marin General Hospital, Kaiser Permanente
Screen and identify patients of high nutritional risk requiring immediate nutrition intervention,
conduct comprehensive assessments of patient nutritional risk, develop and implement nutrition
care plans, interventions, and measurable goals to provide medical nutrition therapy, monitor and
evaluate problems, etiologies, sign and symptoms, and nutrition interventions, complete
appropriate documentation.
Conduct meal rounds to assess food quality, patient acceptance, eating and feeding concerns,
appetite, correct diet order implementation, availability of feeding assistance when needed,
appropriateness of texture, percentage of intake, and coordination with medication and provide
recommendations for improvement.
Design, conduct, and evaluate in-services for employees.
Design and develop a two hour general nutrition class for Kaiser participants.
Implement diabetes education and self-management class and use evaluation tools to assess
participant knowledge and intentions.
Use effective education and counseling skills to facilitate behavior change.
Foodservice Management: Novato Unified School District, Drake Terrace Assisted Living Facility
Identify indicators of customer service and specific ways that customer service could be further
improved measurably.
Design, conduct, and evaluate in-services for foodservice employees.
Participate in management of human resources, practice appropriate win-win models of
negotiation and participate in supervisory decision making with supervising staff.
Coordinate food production and distribution.
Assess and analyze existing production plans and process, and propose and implement a plan for
leftover food usage including production and staffing, corrective processes to prevent waste, cost
benefits, safety and storage implication.

Develop new menu item, analyze food cost per serving, and ensure compliance with National
School Lunch Program standards.

Education and Counseling: Novato Unified School District, Marin County WIC
Design, implement, and evaluate educational presentations and signage for students.
Prepare a lesson plan using Participant-Centered Education curriculum to present to WIC staff
during a staff development meeting.
Conduct nutrition screening and assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, educational
interventions, and changes required to meet learning needs.
Community Nutrition Management: Novato Unified School District
Analyze the needs of a community to identify gaps and solutions.
Write mission statement, goals, and measureable, attainable objectives.
Identify areas of strategic focus using a SWOT Analysis.
Propose, design, and implement a community nutrition management project plan in writing by
logically summarizing needs, wants, and problems of the community.
Develop an evaluation tool to measure and determine the successes, areas of future improvement,
and potential sustainability.
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
July 2012-July 2013
Exercise Instructor
Conduct exercise instruction and ensure safety of participants during exercise for Weigh of Life
class.
Lead, monitor, and supervise outpatients in exercise appropriate for the patient's medical
condition(s).
Peninsula Wellness Center
Aug. 2012-Aug. 2013
Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Membership Services Associate Coach
Designed, implemented and evaluated individualized exercise programs for a diversified member
population.
Perform baseline health risk assessments and exercise testing.
Ensure that members are performing exercises in a safe and effective manner.
Develop a curriculum for group exercise programs, teach classes in a fun, safe and challenging
manner, design classes to provide an effective exercise program in an entertaining manner.
Perform membership sales and enrollment functions, participate in the development and
implementation of marketing activities.