Laurel Zvaigzne
Calgary,AB
Summary
Knowledgeable professional specializing in delivery of health education initiatives and programs. Proficient at creating comprehensive lessons, providing detailed instruction and creating engaging activities. Brings knowledge of diabetes and obesity care and capacity to disseminate health information.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Programs Coordinator, RD CDE
C-endo Diabetes & Endocrinology
04.2017 - Current
- Promoted and supported pertinent lifestyle changes through nutritional counseling.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Developed program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
- Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.
- Issued diabetes-related treatment information and dietary plans.
- Created and implemented annual diabetes event and projects.
- Educated patients and families on diabetes and obesity related care.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Reinforced education and health information with patients and answered medical questions or referred to physician.
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator
LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Issued diabetes-related treatment information and dietary plans.
- Promoted and supported pertinent lifestyle changes through nutritional counseling and carbohydrate counting.
- Reinforced education and health information with patients and answered medical questions or referred to physician.
- Educated patients and families on diabetes-related care.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Maintained and completed documentation.
- Participated in medication administration and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food, Nutrition & Health, Dietetics
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver, BC11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Calgary, AlbertaAdditional Certifications
Skills
- Nutritional Education
- Expertise in Diabetes and Obesity Care
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Support Networks
- Medication Knowledge in Diabetes and Obesity Treatment
- Active Listening
- Compassionate Care
Clinical Research Experience
Clinical Research Coordinator - Lead coordinator for the C-health Research Program managing patient visits, documentation, data entry, and communications for the site.
- SELECT Study, Novo Nordisk
- SOUL Study, Novo Nordisk
Registered Dietitian - Providing healthy lifestyle counselling and education related to diabetes or obesity over the course of the trial.
- AMYLIN, Novo Nordisk
- REDEFINE-2, Novo Nordisk
- REDEFINE-3, Novo Nordisk
- STEP-10, Novo Nordisk
- SURMOUNT, Eli Lilly
Timeline
Support Programs Coordinator, RD CDE
C-endo Diabetes & Endocrinology
04.2017 - Current
Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator
LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology
06.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Food, Nutrition & Health, Dietetics
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Additional Certifications
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