Rachel L.

James
Albuquerque, NM
rljames@unm.edu

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Educational Background
University of New Mexico – May 2020
Dietetic Internship

University of New Mexico – May 2019

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Carroll Community College – August 2010

Associate of Arts
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Skills Summary
 Over 8 years of experience working as a dietary aide in both assisted living and hospital settings
 Almost 9 years of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in both assisted and independent
living facilities, as well as in a diverse hospital setting
 Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving
 Experience working on multidisciplinary teams
 Ability and experience working autonomously with high efficiency and productivity
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Professional Experience
8/2015 – Current: Presbyterian Hospital, Internal Resource Pool, Nurse Tech
 Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living
 Ensure that patients receive appropriate diet modifications per speech therapy
 Monitor blood glucose levels of diabetic patients, patients receiving enteral and parenteral nutrition
 Educate patients of multiple health-related demographics on physician-prescribed diet and exercise
plans and promote healthy diet-appropriate meal selections
 Proficient adaptation to work at three hospitals on 23 individual units and experience with patients in
intensive care, cardiac care, oncology, general medicine, orthopedic surgery, emergency care, bariatric
surgery, pediatric care, neurological care, and palliative care

5/2014 - 6/2015: Lorien Assisted Living Mt. Airy - CNA/MT

 Assisted residents with Activities of Daily Living in 94-bed facility
 Ensure residents receive appropriate diet modifications
 Educated and assisted residents with proper medication administration
 Interpret diabetic resident’s blood glucose readings and administer appropriate insulin injection
 Monitor resident’s blood pressure readings and report abnormal findings to physician

9/2012 – 5/2014: Sentara Princess Anne Hospital - Dietary Aide

 Educated patients on physician-prescribed diets and assisted in daily meal selections
 Ensured accuracy of patient meal trays and patient satisfaction
 Consulted with speech language pathologists, dietitians, and nursing staff to ensure accuracy of
prescribed diet modifications
  Preparation of meals on grill and hotline for hospital staff and patients
4/2012 – 8/2012: Fairhaven Independent Living - CNA/MT
 Cared for residents in an individualized setting
 Developed strong self-motivation skills as well as detailed time management
 Educated and assisted residents with proper medication administration
 Interpret diabetic resident’s blood glucose readings and administer appropriate insulin injection
 Monitor resident’s blood pressure readings and report abnormal findings to physician

5/2008 – 8/2012: Lorien Assisted Living Mt. Airy - CNA/MT

 Assisted residents with Activities of Daily Living in 94-bed facility
 Ensure residents receive appropriate diet modifications
 Educated and assisted residents with proper medication administration
 Interpret diabetic resident’s blood glucose readings and administer appropriate insulin injection
 Monitor resident’s blood pressure readings and report abnormal findings to physician

4/2006 – 8/2012: Unidine at Mount Airy - Dietary Aide

 Mastered the basics of kitchen and food safety, including inventory counting and rotation
 Developed basic staffing coordination skills
 Proficient adaptation to work in all positions
 Educated assisted living residents on physician-prescribed diets and assisted with meal selections
 Ensured accuracy of resident meal trays prepared for long-term care residents
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Certifications/Affiliations
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant, 2015-Present

Kappa Omicron Nu
Honor Society Member, 2018-2019

Lobo Nutrition Club

Member, 2018-2019

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Student Member, 2018-Present
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Awards and Achievements
Unidine at Lorien Mt. Airy - Dietary Aide of the Month, April 2007
Unidine at Lorien Mt. Airy - Employee of the Year, 2007
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital - Dietary Employee of the Month, December 2013

IRP Nurse Manager Hiring Panel, 2018

Represented all IRP nurse techs

Nutrition & Dietetics Program Advisory Committee, 2019

Represented UNM nutrition undergraduates