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Jacqueline M Suarez, RD, LDN

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RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Clinical Nutrition Specialist; Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
Clinical Practice; Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition | Jul 2017-Present
v Apply Nutrition Care Process (NCP) principles to assess, diagnose, intervene, monitor and evaluate a
diverse inpatient population, ranging in life stage from infancy to adulthood.
v Demonstrate flexibility as a cross-coverage dietitian in provision of enteral nutrition across 16 inpatient
units, integrating evidence-based practice into tailored care plans, formula choices, and diet educations in
the context of acute and chronic medical conditions, including malnutrition and failure to thrive.
v Utilize techniques in motivational interviewing and family based therapy when providing medical nutrition
therapy (MNT) in the setting of new onset type I or type II diabetes mellitus.
v Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members daily to implement optimal nutrition care.
Clinical Practice; Division of Nephrology | Jul 2016-Jul 2017
v Applied NCP principles in the setting of chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 1-5d.
v Demonstrated time management and organization skills in provision of care across inpatient units, Renal
Transplant and General Renal clinics, and the hemodialysis unit, actively following over 30 patients.
v Adhered to the 2008 KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for Nutrition in Children with CKD.
Special Projects & Research
v Engage in quality improvement projects; i.e. Milk lab monitoring, productivity, competency development
(documentation, cultural, and formula competencies), education sheet updating, and malnutrition screening.
v Fulfill teaching responsibilities as a preceptor for dietetic interns, mentor for new staff, and periodic
educator of nurses and medical residents on topics such as infant formulas and enteral feeding.
Research Assistant; Northeastern University APPEAR Team, Boston, MA | Jan 2018-Present
v Assist in participant recruitment, application testing, and data collection for various studies within the
Applied Psychology Program for Eating and Appearance Research (APPEAR).
Pediatric Formula Room Technician; University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA | Sep 2015-Jul 2016
v Applied skills in communication, critical thinking, and precision when preparing specialized formulas.
Primary Care Nutrition Assistant; Faulkner Hospital, Boston, MA | Jan 2015-Aug 2015
v Obtained and processed inpatient meal orders, ensuring diet accuracy through HealthTouch systems.
v Revised diet education tools, citing the Nutrition Care Manual of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Research Assistant; Child Development Unit, UMASS Boston; Boston, MA | Jan 2012 – Jun 2012
v Participated actively in data collection for mother-infant reactivity studies.
v Built a new lab website, drafted meeting schedules, and coded video footage for statistical analysis.

DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
University of Virginia Health System (UVAHS); Charlottesville, VA | Sep 2015-Jul 2016
A 43-week program emphasizing pediatrics and nutrition support, lending experience within a Magnet hospital, level I
trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers, and specialty clinics throughout Virginia.
Clinical Practice:
v Completed 7 weeks of pediatric training within acute and intensive care, neonatal, weight management and
endocrinology, developmental, NICU follow-up, Ketogenic, cystic fibrosis, and inborn errors of metabolism.
v Fulfilled specializations in pediatric weight management, endocrinology, and NICU follow-up clinic,
creating educational tools for nutritional management of polycystic ovary syndrome in young women.
v Completed 7 weeks of specialized training with the UVA Nutrition Support team, transitional care hospital,
and rehabilitation facilities, managing parenteral and enteral nutrition for a diverse adult population.
v Facilitated over 40 counseling sessions, practicing motivational interviewing and family-based therapy.
v Completed specialized training at Shriners Hospital for Children (Boston, MA) in acute and clinic settings
for patients with complex burns, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS), cleft lip and palate, and spinal defects.
Special Projects & Experiences:
v Delivered an hour-long lecture, “Integrative and Functional Medicine: Finding Your Footing as an RD.”
v Refined counseling skills in a four-week workshop, which introduced Emotional Brain Training (EBT).

Clinical Research: Accuracy of Malnutrition Documentation in the Hospitalized Adult
v Analyzed discharge data and medical records retrospectively among select populations to investigate
accuracy of malnutrition documentation and coding, calculating both captured and missed reimbursement.
v Presented results at poster sessions for the Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Annual Meeting
(Apr 2016), Massachusetts Dietetic Association’s Convention & Exposition (Apr 2016), and Food &
Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in Boston, MA (Oct 2016).

EDUCATION
Simmons College; Boston, MA | BS in Nutrition and Dietetics, BA in Psychology | GPA: 3.90/4.00 | 2012-2015
Northeastern University; Boston, MA | Coursework towards a BS in Biology, minor in Psychology | 2010-2012

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Boston Children’s Hospital Nutrition; Boston, MA | Sep 2017-Present | Coordinator for RD Community Volunteerism
Boston Area Gleaners | Aug 2017-Present | Farm Gleaning Volunteer
The Kitchen of Boston Public Market; Boston, MA | Jan 2018-Present | Cooking Class Volunteer
Blue Ridge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (BRAND); Charlottesville, VA | Nov 2015-Jul 2016 | Intern Liaison
New England Dairy and Food Council (NEDFC); Boston, MA | Jan 2015-May 2015 | Intern
Nutrition Liaison, Simmons College; Boston, MA | Sep 2014-May 2015 | Secretary
Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Boston, MA | Jan 2014 – May 2015 | Volunteer for Nutrition & Wellness Services
Magical Moon Farm & Foundation; Marshfield, MA | May 2013-Aug 2013 | Summer Health and Wellness Intern

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Pediatric Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (PNPG) | Mar 2016-Present
Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND) | Jul 2016-Present
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) | May 2013-Present

HONORS
Way to Shine Outstanding Service Award, Boston Children’s Hospital | Jan 2017, Feb 2017
Outstanding Dietetics Student of the Year, Massachusetts Dietetic Association | Apr 2015
“Academy” Membership (top 5% of graduating class), Simmons College | Sep 2014
Ruby Winslow Linn Scholarship Award in Nutrition, Simmons College | May 2014
Psi Chi International Honors Society in Psychology, Simmons College | Apr 2014

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) | Jul 2016-present
v Board of Dietitians and Nutritionists, Division of Professional Licensure, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), ID# 86041224 | Jul 2016-present
v Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
ServSafe Food Production Manager Certification; Cert. No. 9535798 | Nov 2012-2017*
Certificate of Allergen Awareness Training | Sep 2012-2017* *intend to renew as needed

SKILLS & INTERESTS
Computer Skills: Proficient with PowerChart, Microsoft Office, and research databases; working knowledge of SPSS
Languages: Spanish, conversational
Interests: Pediatric nutrition, counseling and mental health, integrative therapies, sustainable farming, yoga
Summary of Therapeutic Experience: pediatric nutrition, nutrition in renal disease, enteral nutrition support


References available upon request.