Pedro Guzman

One Community Health | Sacramento, CA
August 2026 – Present

• Provide individualized outpatient medical nutrition therapy for pediatric, adult, and prenatal patients.
• Counsel patients with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, eating disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, and other chronic diseases.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based practice and patient-centered counseling techniques.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and behavior change strategies to improve long-term adherence and health outcomes.
• Educate patients on carbohydrate counting, renal nutrition, meal planning, label reading, prenatal nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle modifications.
• Monitor laboratory values, medications, anthropometrics, and dietary intake to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Document nutrition assessments and follow-up care in the electronic medical record while maintaining quality and regulatory standards.

• Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
• Analyzed laboratory results to evaluate patient's response to prescribed diets and make necessary adjustments.
• Attended conferences and workshops in order to stay up to date on the latest developments in nutrition science.
• Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage patients to adopt healthier eating behaviors and lifestyle changes.
• Implemented medical nutrition therapy for patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, and renal disease.
• Recommended appropriate supplements when needed in order to ensure adequate nutrient intake.

• Collaborated with 10+ dietitians to obtain accurate nutritional information and assess patient needs.
• Counseled individuals and groups on the basic rules of good nutrition and healthy eating habits.
• Consulted with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient and client.
• Developed curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.

• Gathered current or past information from literature focused on Food Insecurity
• Translated alternate phrases from English to Spanish encompassing Food Insecurity
• Conducted interviews for marginalized populations
• Assisted with coding to develop themes for qualitative data

• Assisted with the dissemination of a monthly newsletter to all 83 California WIC agencies
• Provided credible information on topics such as nutrition, recipes, physical activity, mental health, and wellness
• Worked with team members to develop and convey pertinent information in a succinct manner

• Teamed up with an Adapted Athlete for one year where he broke 2 Personal Records for Track & Field Disc and Shot put
• Designed and presented nutrition slide decks to 50+ D1 athletes and Adapted Athletes
• Collaborated with coaches, physical therapists, and athletic trainers on the specific needs of athletes based on their respective sports

• Assisted in dental surgeries, taught and informed soldiers the importance of dental hygiene, and administered IVs and medications
• Was the lead assistant for Oral Maxillofacial surgeons in the operating room
• Managed 200 civilians and 100 soldiers as a training officer to ensure their credentials were up to date
• Delegated responsibilities to civilians and soldiers in a clinical environment
• Approved and ordered medical equipment for doctors