Fiorio Resume 2024

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MARA FIORIO, MS RD BC-ADM CDCES

SPRINGFIELD, VA 22152 PHONE: 703.973.1709 | EMAIL: [email protected]

EXPERIENCE
Molina HealthCare
Richmond, VA // Senior Health Educator // 05/2021 – Present
● Provide nutritional services including initial assessments, follow-ups, counseling & education for diabetes
● Expanded CGM coverage for those with diabetes by updating clinical policy and creating a Virginia specific
CGM Service Authorization form working with national pharmacy to increase access
● Research, develop and implement the diabetes disease management program. Created both the SOP and audit tool
for health educators to ensure consistency across team members
● Conduct data collection, reporting and monitoring for key performance measurement activities while providing
direction and implementation of NCQA accreditation surveys
● Built a Registered Dietitian (RD) Assessment that was implemented companywide
● Assisted in interviewing, training and onboarding new employees on the Healthcare Services Support team
● Established monthly free diabetes clinics, where anyone can come into one of our Help Centers for education on
nutrition, glucometers/CGMs, the importance of foot care and inspections
● Proposed and implemented a Pilot Produce Rx Program for those with diabetes and experiencing food insecurity

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College


Richmond, VA // Adjunct Professor // 08/2021 – 12/2023
● Create and manage syllabus materials for HRI119 & DIT121—introductory nutrition courses
● Develop curriculum & facilitate class instruction both online and in person in accordance with learning objections
● Evaluate student performance based on deliverables and course rubrics
● Assisted in the development and implementation of the Certified Dietary Manger (CDM) program

University of North Florida


Jacksonville, FL // Graduate Research Assistant // 08/2022 – 12/2023
● Helped collect and analyze the data from the Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Telehealth research project
● Presented findings on the effectiveness of the VIM telehealth project at NUTRITION 2023 conference
● Assisted with writing the 2023 Student Experience research proposal, conducted interviews and analyzed findings
● Wrote the manuscript for the student experience research findings
● Teach courses as needed—Nutrition ethics and research and Nutrition Seminar

Medstar Washington Hospital Center


Washington, D.C. // Certified Diabetes Educator // 10/2019—11/2020
● Provide diabetes education and make medication recommendations working with providers to better manage the
patients’ blood glucose values in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
● Educate patients on a variety of topics to include but not limited to: carbohydrate counting, disease process, sick
day management, medication management, physical activity guidelines, survival skills
● Deliver complete education for those with Gestational Diabetes
● Initiate and educate patients on pump therapy for those using Medtronic or Omnipod insulin pumps; responsible
for adjustment basal and bolus ratios under the supervision of the endocrinologist

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center


Richmond, VA // Hospital Diabetes Clinician // 10/2018 – 10/2019
● Provide education individually and in groups to implement interventions such as medical nutrition therapy, self-
blood glucose monitoring, medication/injectable management to improve disease state
● Assess patient's understanding of disease process; chronic complications; standards of care and current areas
requiring clinical intervention via interview and self-assessment and/or medical record and assists patient to set
self-care goals to improve disease management
● Perform nutritional assessments and reassessments for patients with renal disease, weight loss goals,
gastroparesis, diverticulosis among other medical conditions in addition to the patients with diabetes
● Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to aid in the management of patient’s nutrition and med management

American Family Fitness


Richmond, VA // Registered Dietitian // 05/2019 – 10/2019
● Sell and service individual appointments including body composition testing, resting metabolic rate testing, and
nutrition counseling for a variety of health conditions across the lifespan
● Teach nutrition classes and workshops in the club, at corporate wellness events, and in the community

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital


South Boston, VA // Lead Dietitian // 08/2017 – 09/2018
● Responsible for operational management of hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluating diet office staff
● Develop personalized, culturally appropriate nutrition interventions based on patient’s current health
● Implement clinical policy and procedure manual

VA Caribbean Healthcare System


San Juan, Puerto Rico // Dietetic Intern // 07/2016 - 07/2017
● Over 1700 hours of supervised clinical practical experience rotating with units to include but not limited to:
hospice, outpatient, dialysis, infectious disease, oncology, spinal cord injury, critical care, cardiology, tele-health,
● Published research related to food intake documentation and how it correlates to malnutrition reimbursement that
was presented at the Food and Nutrition Conference Expo in 2018

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
ADCES VA Coordinating Body: Disaster Preparedness Chair and State Meeting Chair// 08/2022—Present
● Meet monthly with the CB to discuss best practices for the state of Virginia
● Provide support to those in need after natural disaster. Helped Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona by sending
resources to include Frio bags, insulin, insulin pump supplies, etc.
● Created a poster on our efforts in Puerto Rico to be displayed at the annual ADCES conference 2023
● Plan the state meeting while delegating tasks to other members on the committee

ACEND: Program Reviewer// 06/2023—Present


● Travel to evaluate programs 2x per year and give recommendations on accreditation status to the board

CrossOver Ministry Health Clinic: 06/2023—Present


● Provide nutrition and diabetes education to individuals attending the free clinic 1-2x/month

BREW Beagle: Foster Parent // 04/2021—Present


● Provide a safe and loving home environment for foster dogs helping them acclimate before adoption

EDUCATION
University of North Florida: Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) // Expected Graduation: May 2027
Texas Tech University: M.S. Nutrition and Dietetics// May 2021
Virginia Tech // Blacksburg, VA: B.S. Human, Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise; Dietetics; B.A. Spanish // May 2016

SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS


● Multiplying Good National Jefferson Award Nominee, Silver and Bronze Recipient 2023
● Recipient of the Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (VAND) Graduate Scholarship 2023
● Recipient of UNF’s Graduate Research Grant 2023
● Registered Dietitian, RD
● Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM)
● Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
● Certified Pod Trainer, CPT (Omnipod)
● Continuous Glucose Monitoring, CGM Certified (Dexcom G5, G6 & G7)
● Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
○ Member of Diabetes Dietetics Practice Group (DDPG)
○ Member of Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptors Practice Group (NDEP)
● Member of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES)
○ Member of the Practice Management, Coding and Payment Committee in 2022-23, 23-24 and 24-25
○ Member of the CE Reviewer Committee in 2024-25
● Languages: Spanish, fluent, 15+ years

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