Kayla Hope has experience as a dietetic intern at The Stamford Hospital where she assessed and managed care for multiple patients per day, conducted a quality improvement project on glycemic control, and provided critical care nutrition. She also has experience counseling patients on diabetes at St. Francis Hospital. Kayla conducted original research on nutrition-related diabetes conversations on Twitter during a research rotation at the University of Connecticut.
Kayla Hope has experience as a dietetic intern at The Stamford Hospital where she assessed and managed care for multiple patients per day, conducted a quality improvement project on glycemic control, and provided critical care nutrition. She also has experience counseling patients on diabetes at St. Francis Hospital. Kayla conducted original research on nutrition-related diabetes conversations on Twitter during a research rotation at the University of Connecticut.
Kayla Hope has experience as a dietetic intern at The Stamford Hospital where she assessed and managed care for multiple patients per day, conducted a quality improvement project on glycemic control, and provided critical care nutrition. She also has experience counseling patients on diabetes at St. Francis Hospital. Kayla conducted original research on nutrition-related diabetes conversations on Twitter during a research rotation at the University of Connecticut.
Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Minor in Psychological Sciences | June 2018 2017 New England Scholar
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Clinical Rotation at The Stamford Hospital
Six-week rotation ▪ Independently assessed and managed care for multiple patients per day on a variety of acute care inpatient floors including drafting comprehensive notes to be included in patient EMR. ▪ Utilized Nutrition Care Process to accurately assess patient needs, design medical nutrition therapy based interventions, and monitor patient progress ▪ Conducted Continuous Quality Improvement project to analyze timing of POC glucose testing, insulin administration, and meal delivery to improve patient satisfaction and hospital wide glycemic control ICU/Critical Care Specialty Rotation at The Stamford Hospital Two-week rotation ▪ Provided staff relief to ICU dietitian in 24 bed unit in order to provide adequate MNT to critically ill patients ▪ Applied up to date evidence based nutrition support recommendations, including ASPEN clinical guidelines, to nutrition care process for critically ill patients to promote positive clinical outcomes
Diabetes Education Counseling Rotation at St. Francis Hospital
Six-week rotation ▪ Administered nutrition education related to Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes using counseling strategies such as motivational interviewing in one-on-one and group settings to promote client learning ▪ Employed in depth knowledge of diabetes, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitors to counsel patients to encourage client comprehension and adherence to nutrition and diabetes care plans
Research Rotation at The University of Connecticut
Four-week rotation ▪ Conducted original research via content analysis of nutrition related Type 1 Diabetes conversations on Twitter and presented abstract and findings at CT Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spring 2018 meeting
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sodexo at The Stamford Hospital
Dietary Technician | May 2017-August 2017 Hostess | May 2016-August 2016 ▪ Applied knowledge of medical nutrition therapy to assist patients in making food choices while adhering to prescribed diets. ▪ Performed nutritional analysis using HealthTouch to track patient intake to assist registered dietitian with the nutrition care process ▪ Worked effectively with a team to ensure timely ordering, assembly, and delivery of all patient meals.