Nutritional Private Practice | Star Médica (2015–Present)

As a clinical nutritionist at Star Médica, I offer comprehensive dietetic services, focusing on customized nutrition plans and close monitoring through biochemical, dietetic, and body composition analysis. I collaborate extensively with pediatricians, internists, and gastric surgeons to provide holistic, patient-centered care.

• Personalized Diet Plans: Develop specialized menu plans for pediatric food allergies, working closely with families to educate on safe dietary options.
• Diabetes Nutrition Counseling: Offer tailored nutritional guidance for newly diagnosed diabetes patients.
• Perioperative Nutrition: Manage nutritional needs for gastric surgery patients to support optimal recovery.
• Weight Management: Implement evidence-based strategies for overweight and obesity management.
• FODMAP Protocols: Provide dietary management for chronic colitis and inflammatory bowel disease patients using FODMAPs.

Clinical Research Experience | National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán

I bring a strong foundation in research, particularly in Nutritional Biochemistry, acquired through both my master’s studies and research internships at the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán.

• Master’s Research (2014–2016): Participated in groundbreaking studies, including adiponectin isoforms analysis for BMI correlation and fish-based diet therapy research for colostomy patients.
• Research Internship (2012–2013): Conducted lipid profiling of Mexican fish species for CKD diet therapy and sensory testing of fish recipes for CKD patient diets.

Hospital Nutritionist | Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) (2018–Present)

As a hospital nutritionist with IMSS, I assess nutritional risk using Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) and oversee all aspects of clinical nutrition for hospitalized patients.

• Enteral Nutrition: Develop and manage enteral nutrition regimens tailored to patient needs.
• Milk Bank Management: Supervise milk bank operations, ensuring consistent supply for neonatal care.
• Outpatient Nutritional Counseling: Provide ongoing dietetic consultations and individualized meal plans.
• Patient Education: Deliver essential nutritional education to patients and their families, supporting long-term health improvement.

College Professor | Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (2016–2019)

As an educator, I instructed on advanced nutritional science and practical applications, emphasizing guidelines from ESPEN, ASPEN, AHA, WHO, and IOM. My teaching encompassed nutritional assessment, clinical diet planning across life stages, and CKD nutritional interventions.

• Specialized Course Development: Contributed to CKD Nutritional Treatment certification courses, covering topics from nutritional status assessment to antioxidant use in CKD.
• Student Conference Speaker (2017): Presented on comprehensive cancer patient nutritional assessment techniques, highlighting the ABCD model.

With a profound dedication to clinical nutrition and research-backed strategies, I aim to be the trusted “Clinical Nutritionist El Paso” for individuals seeking advanced nutrition care and education.