ANNA TON
San Diego
Summary
Compassionate Renal Dietitian specializing in individualized nutrition plans and comprehensive dietary assessments. Develop and implement renal-specific education programs while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Utilize strong communication and problem-solving skills to tailor recommendations that enhance patients' nutritional health and quality of life.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Renal Dietitian
Fresenius
Santa Ana
11.2016 - Current
- Developed personalized nutrition plans for patients with kidney disease.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on dietary restrictions and healthy food choices.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted meal plans as needed.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives for renal nutrition programs.
- Counseled patients on techniques for meal planning in order to meet their nutritional needs while maintaining an enjoyable diet experience.
- Conducted assessments of nutritional status, dietary intake, and lifestyle habits.
- Educated patients about the importance of following a low potassium, phosphorus, sodium, fluid and protein restricted diet.
Registered Dietitian
DaVita Nephron
Long Beach
12.2012 - 09.2015
- Provided renal nutrition education tailored to patient’s needs.
- Assessed, monitored labs & provided recommendations.
- MBD manager.
- Assessment manager.
- PEP manager.
- Participated in FHM, core meetings & homerooms.
- Organized patient events.
- Outpatient hemodialysis clinic with 110 diverse pts.
Registered Dietitian
Nephron Dialysis Center of Lakewood
Long Beach
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Completed initial assessments, monthly progress notes and monitor labs.
- Provided specialized renal nutrition education to patients and family members.
- Responsible for MBD management.
- Provided recommendations to the medical team.
- Participated in QPI.
- Outpatient hemodialysis clinic with 110 pts.
Registered Dietitian
North County Health Services WIC
San Marcos
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Provided breastfeeding education and support, nutrition information for pregnant women, postpartum mothers, infants and children (<5 years old).
- Offered appropriate referrals and was always available to answer staff questions.
- NCHS-WIC served over 97,000 participants a year (primarily Latino) with one of the highest breastfeeding rates in California.
Dietetic Intern
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
San Francisco
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Participated in team approach to patient care in Long Term Care, General Medicine, Nutrition Support, Renal Dialysis, Oncology, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Outpatient Medical Nutrition Services, Community Nutrition, and Acute-Care Food Service Management.
- SFVAMC, a teaching hospital, serviced more than 300,000 veterans.
Diet Technician
Saint Mary Medical Center
Long Beach
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Performed menu selection/modifications for the entire hospital.
- Diet education/monitoring for low priority patients.
- Supervised cook/chill tray line.
- Acute-care hospital with 350 beds.
Diet Technician
College Hospital
Cerritos
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Assessed nutrition status and determined level of care.
- Utilized clinical nutrition knowledge to interpret data and make recommendations.
- Maintained and updated medical charts.
- Counseled patients on nutrition and obtained diet preferences.
- A psychiatric hospital.
Dietary Assistant
Little Company of Mary
Torrance
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Performed office administration, produced patient menus, updated diets based on medical nutrition therapy guidelines.
- Obtained meal selections using palm pilot, supervised hot tray line to ensure timely delivery of meals.
Education
Distance Dietetic Internship - RD Eligible
Oakwood College
Huntsville, ALBachelor of Science - Food Administration-Nutrition and Dietetics
California State University
Long Beach, CASkills
- Renal diet management
Hemodialysis
Protein management
- Electrolyte management
- Fluid balance
- Phosphorus management
- Weight control
- Patient monitoring
- Patient-centered care
- Patient advocacy
- Patient rapport
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Active listening
- Diet motivation
Certification
- Management of Assault Behavior Education Program, 2006
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 2013
- ServSafe certification, 4553914, 2005
Related Experience
- Diet Technician, College Hospital, Cerritos, CA, 2006, 2007, A psychiatric hospital; assessed nutrition status and determined level of care. Utilized clinical nutrition knowledge to interpret data and make recommendations. Maintained and updated medical charts. Counseled patients on nutrition and obtained diet preferences.
- Diet Technician, Saint Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, CA, 2007, Acute-care hospital with 350 beds; performed menu selection/modifications for the entire hospital, diet education/monitoring for low priority patients, supervised cook/chill tray line.
- Dietary Assistant, Little Company of Mary, Torrance, CA, 2005, 2006, Performed office administration, produced all menus, updated patient diets using medical nutrition therapy knowledge, obtained meals selections on palm pilot, supervised hot tray line.
Volunteer Experience
- Nutrition Educator for Foster Parents, 2007
- UNICEF, 2007
- Meals on Wheels, 2006, 2007
- Soup Kitchen, 2006, 2007
Dietetic Internship Experience
Dietetic Intern, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, 08/01/07, 01/01/08, SFVAMC, a teaching hospital, serviced more than 300,000 veterans: participated in team approach to patient care in Long Term Care, General Medicine, Nutrition Support, Renal Dialysis, Oncology, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Outpatient Medical Nutrition Services, Community Nutrition, and Acute-Care Food Service Management.
Personal Information
Registration: 980116
Timeline
Renal Dietitian
Fresenius
11.2016 - Current
Registered Dietitian
DaVita Nephron
12.2012 - 09.2015
Registered Dietitian
Nephron Dialysis Center of Lakewood
04.2011 - 12.2012
Registered Dietitian
North County Health Services WIC
05.2009 - 05.2010
Dietetic Intern
San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2007 - 01.2008
Diet Technician
Saint Mary Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2007
Diet Technician
College Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Dietary Assistant
Little Company of Mary
01.2005 - 01.2006
Distance Dietetic Internship - RD Eligible
Oakwood College
Bachelor of Science - Food Administration-Nutrition and Dietetics
California State University