LORI E. FONSECA BENNETT

RDN, LDN, B. S., B. F. A., CPT

EDUCATION

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans, LA

Dietetic Internship June 2022

• Completed over 1000 hrs Dietetic coursework

• Eligible to sit for registration examination of dietetics and licensure July 2022

• Over 500 hours in clinical inpatient and outpatient settings

Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA

Bachelors of Science in Dietetics May 2021

• Coursework in motivational interviewing, research investigation and writing, and research methodology and design

• Student Dietetics Association Member, Elected Events Coordinator 2020-2021

• Culinary coursework on Regional Cuisine, Food Service Management, and World Cuisine

Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA

Bachelors of Fine Arts December 2010

• Concentration in Painting and Drawing

• Minor in Art History

• Best of Show, Nicholls State Juried Student Art Exhibition: 2010, 2008

• Fine Arts Representative at Nicholls State Honors Banquet: 2010, 2008

• Other coursework in Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking, and Graphic Design

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Ochsner Medical Center (Chabert and St. Anne) Houma and Raceland, LA

Out-Patient Dietitian January 2023- Present

• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to learn about client concerns, inhibitions, lifestyle, and aptitudes to increase

participation and adherence to lifestyle and diet modifications to increase positive health outcomes.

• Charts in EPIC electronic medical record according to HIPPA guidelines to increase the benefit of patient care across the healthcare

continuum.

• Builds rapport with the medical care team to open lines of communication and implement evidence-based nutrition modifications

and care plans that encourage sustainable diet practices.

• Encourages active lifestyle with safe and enjoyable exercise.

• Stays up to date with emerging research and evidence based nutrition care practices through continuing education and memberships

with AND and CPSDA.

My Sports RD / Eat2 Win Remote, LA

Intern (Summer Semester June- August 2023

• Analyzed current available information on sports dietetics topics provided by industry experts.

• Discerned and assimilated scholarly information into easily absorbable data for high-school-aged athletes.

• Created streamline, aesthetically pleasing, and branded educational materials.

• Communicated and worked as a member of the RD team to create and edit needed materials.

• Sourced research to inform all education materials created.

• Properly cited all research within material created.

Magnolia Community Services Jefferson, LA

Fitness Coordinator/ On-site Dietitian November 2022-January 2023

• Motivated clients to pursue increasingly active lifestyles by providing access to clean facilities and equipment along with daily

invitations to leisure activities to initiate pleasurable movement.

• Interviewed clients to learn activity preferences in order to build lessons according to client interests to increase participation

• Established rapport with staff professionals and care workers to open lines of communication and implement safe practices

regarding exercise and nutrition plans.

• Practiced disability inclusive exercise techniques and safe transfer methods to enable clients to make appropriate health and

wellness decisions safely.

• Counseled clients in making healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices.

• Developed and tested an incentivized wellness program suitable for clients of various health and fitness levels.

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine New Orleans, LA

Intern September 2021 – June 2022

• Designed educational materials for patients, community members, and employees using Google Workspace and Canva to be used in

clinical settings, community health fairs, and workplace in-services; topics included dietary protocols for chronic disease

management, weight management, balanced nutrition, employee wellness, and appropriate food practices in the workplace,

including cleanliness, storage, and service of various dietary orders.

• Developed and distributed nutritious and culturally relevant recipes specific to South Louisiana to over 100 community members.

• Researched and implemented Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved, evidence-based practices and recommendations within

acute, outpatient, long-term care, and community settings under the guidance of a Licensed Registered Dietitian

• Documented and communicated findings and recommendations with other healthcare providers using Epic Health Care Systems

• Counseled patients using empathetic listening skills, science-based recommendations, and patient-led goal setting

Buzz Fit (self-employed) Lafourche Parish

Personal Trainer Present- 04/2020

• Supported clients’ health goals through motivational interviewing

• Investigated and implemented current, science-based training protocols for various health conditions as recommended by the

American Council on Exercise to ensure the safety and wellness of participants

• Cultivated trusting, one-on-one client relationships to facilitate self-efficacy and continuity of training programs

• Developed individualized exercise plans for one-on-one clients to meet their unique fitness goals

• Encouraged evidence-based, safe training methods

• Advised MyPlate dietary practices within a personal trainer’s scope of practice

• Promoted clients’ healthy self-image and mindfulness to sustainably achieve wellness goals over harmful immediate gratification

practices

• Implemented adaptive exercise strategies to encourage a safe and active pregnancy for the continuum of a client’s pregnancy journey

• Developed individualized exercise plans for one-on-one clients to meet their unique fitness goals

• Encouraged evidence-based, safe training methods

• Advised MyPlate dietary practices within a personal trainer’s scope of practice

• Promoted clients’ healthy self-image and mindfulness to sustainably achieve wellness goals over harmful immediate gratification

practices

Anytime Fitness & Nicholls State University Houma, Raceland, and Thibodaux, LA

Personal Trainer 04/2020- 07/2018

• Supported clients’ health goals through motivational interviewing

• Investigated and implemented current, science-based training protocols for various health conditions as recommended by the

American Council on Exercise to ensure the safety and wellness of participants

• Cultivated trusting, one-on-one client relationships to facilitate self-efficacy and continuity of training programs

• Developed individualized exercise plans for one-on-one clients to meet their unique fitness goals

• Encouraged evidence-based, safe training methods

• Advised MyPlate dietary practices within a personal trainer’s scope of practice

• Promoted clients’ healthy self-image and mindfulness to sustainably achieve wellness goals over harmful immediate gratification

practices

• Adapted and individualized small-group fitness programming for exercise classes of 4-10 people to be inclusive of individuals with severe mobility issues

• Developed individualized exercise plans for one-on-one clients to meet their unique fitness goals

• Encouraged evidence-based, safe training methods

• Advised MyPlate dietary practices within a personal trainer’s scope of practice

• Promoted clients’ healthy self-image and mindfulness to sustainably achieve wellness goals over harmful immediate gratification

practices

Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans, LA

PT/ OT Technician, Secretary Assistant 03/2017- 07/2018

• Facilitated safe therapy sessions for acute care patients by ensuring patient and environmental cleanliness, providing necessary

assistive equipment, and using appropriate spotting techniques under the guidance of Licensed Physical and Occupational

Therapists

• Generated treatment team lists and reviewed relevant patients before treatment using EPIC Healthcare Systems

• Compiled therapists’ unit data using Microsoft Excel