STEPHANIE PRIDEAUX, DTR

stephanie.m.prideaux@gmail.com (714) 235-3971

EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH, CA
Bachelor of Science Dietetics and Food Administration
Presidents Honor List
Presidents Honor List
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE, COSTA MESA, CA
Associate in Science Dietetic Technician
Certificate of Achievement Nutrition Education
Certificate ManageFirst: Menu Marketing and Management
Certificate ManageFirst: Inventory and Purchasing
Associate in Arts Liberal Arts

(Expected) 2017
2016
2015
2013
2012
2011
2011
2011

CLINICAL NUTRITION EXPERIENCE

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
JUN 2015 PRESENT
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Promote infant growth through breastmilk fortification and formula mixing in sterile laboratory setting.
Collect, inventory, and dose breastmilk safely and accurately with Timeless breastmilk barcoding system.
Ensure quality care with patient screens in Cerner EMR and calorie counts using CBORD and NutritionistPro.
Conduct Spanish education with families to encourage proper nutrition and comprehension of policies.
Published four nutrition articles on the CHOC Childrens Blog in collaboration with Marketing.
DIET TECHNICIAN II
NOV 2013 JUN 2015
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Identified and referred patients at nutritional risk to RDs through regular nutrition screens in Epic EMR.
Managed trayline for accuracy, quality, and presentation through teamwork with kitchen and clinical staff.
Expedited diet changes to coordinate care with nursing, speech therapy, and other medical professionals.
Assisted implementation of Computrition at the Behavioral Medicine Center through proactive CQI.
Adapted preferences and menus selections to dietary restrictions utilizing Computrition in acute, sub-acute,
and psychiatric care settings for excellent patient service.

COMMUNITY & EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

LEAD INSTRUCTOR
JAN 2012 AUG 2013
ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Supervisor and instructor in standards-based outdoor science program serving up to 320 students weekly.
Implemented a weekly fitness and nutrition program reaching thousands of elementary students.
Developed and taught staff in-services staff on adolescent nutrition and family-style meals.
MATHEMATICS TUTOR
FEB 2013 NOV 2013
PROFESSIONAL TUTORS OF AMERICA
Created individualized math lessons that raised test scores and grades of low-income elementary children.
Led hands-on sessions utilizing manipulatives, worksheets, discussions, and directed teaching.
Independently coordinated and documented parent meetings, diagnostic exams, and tutoring sessions for
reimbursement from the Rim of the World School District.
INTERN
SEPT 2011 DEC 2011
PLANNED PARENTHOOD-WIC OF ORANGE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES
Developed and translated Spanish nutrition education materials and CQI tools in cooperation with WIC staff.
Created visual displays for employee wellness marketing and standardized binders of education materials.

FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

HEAD PACK-OUT (HEAD OF OFF-SITE FOODSERVICE)
JUN 2013 AUG 2013
GIRL SCOUTS OF ORANGE COUNTY AT CAMP SCHERMAN
Fed hundreds of remote campers and staff through timely, accurate, and safe fulfillment of requisitions.
Assisted in large quantity food production and health-inspection readiness of the main campus.
Developed and implemented a process to track allergens and better inform patrons of safe options.
INTERN
MAY 2013 AUG 2013
COUNTRY VILLA HEALTH SERVICES
Practiced personnel management, budgetary and non-budgetary controls, and inventory management.
Improved quality of service though satisfaction surveys, health inspection readiness assessments, food cart
error tracking, and resident dining enhancement committees and assessments.
HEAD COOK
JUN 2012 AUG 2012
ARROWBEAR MUSIC CAMP
Produced and coordinated large quantities of age-appropriate meals for campers and adults.
Accommodated allergies, vegetarianism, and other dietary restrictions with creative menu adaptations.
Responsible for training Prep Cooks, supervising dish room staff, and health inspection readiness.
Created and implemented temperature logs and inventory management procedures to protect food safety.
CATERING ASSOCIATE & EXPEDITOR
APR 2011 DEC 2011
MORRISON MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS AT FOUNTAIN VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Applied knowledge of therapeutic and mechanically altered diets daily in foodservice to patients.
Coordinated orders, assembly, delivery, and collection of patient meal trays for excellent customer service.
Substituted for Lead (shift supervisor) when necessary.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

RECOGNIZED DIETETIC TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD (NOMINEE) CAND
Awarded for demonstrated leadership and concern for the populations nutrition and health status.

OCT 2016

STUDENT LIAISON SPOTLIGHT AND Student Community

SEP 2016

LEADERSHIP ROLES
KEY INFORMANT
SEP 2016 PRESENT
HOUSE OF DELEGATES OF THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
Provide insight upon request to the Delegates on a variety of issues affecting the profession.
Identify and recommend mega issues affecting the profession to the Delegate for AND adoption and action.
AND LIAISON OFFICER
JUN
JUN2016
2016
- PRESENT
PRESENT
STUDENT DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, CSULB
Advocate for student membership and involvement in the Academy at local and national levels.
Outreach to Presidents of LA and Inland Empire districts to connect students living in those areas.
DTR REPRESENTATIVE
APR 2016 PRESENT
ORANGE DISTRICT OF THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
Represent and advocate for DTRs in bi-monthly Executive Board meetings.
Negotiated an unprecedented 40% non-member DTR discount to incentivize attendance at local meetings.
Continuous outreach to member, non-member, and future DTRs through opportunity email blasts, digital
surveys, social media, and in-person advocacy.
FOOD-OLOGY RADIO HOST
FEB
FEB2016
2016- PRESENT
PRESENT
KBEACH RADIO, CSULB
Host of an award-winning on-campus radio show devoted to food, nutrition, and health.
Plan, research, market, broadcast, and digitally publish weekly episodes in coordination with co-hosts.
Outreach to potential hosts and guest speakers through social media, email, and in-person solicitation.