Melissa Savin

Clinical Outpatient Dietitian @Morrison Healthcare

Los Angeles, CA, US

Counsel patients in an outpatient setting using motivational interviewing for a variety of disease states such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, HIV, pregnancy, GI disorders, kidney disease, autoimmune diseases, eating disorders, etc•Organize and lead a monthly discussion group to review best counseling practices and new scientific research•Train new staff and dietetic interns on company practices and counseling techniques•Provide coverage in specialty nutrition clinics as needed (gestational diabetes, complex diabetes care)•Facilitated improved communications between patients and providers through direct to provider messaging and appointment text reminders to reduce missed appointments

Pepperdine University

Dietetic Internship

Rutgers University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Dietetics/Dietitian