Experience at rotation: During my rotation at DaVita Dialysis I was able to work with RD's at both a peritoneal dialysis center and a hemodialysis center. At both centers I assessed the nutritional status of patients, adjusted dialysis medications, and attended patient care meetings. It was interesting to observe the role that the dietitian plays in this type of setting. During my time at DaVita, a fellow intern and I provided food samples and education materials to patients regarding getting the appropriate amount of protein in their diets.
How experience helped achieve career goals: My experience at DaVita helped me continue to gain experience assessing the nutritional status of a specific population. Interviewing patients and providing education to target populations is an important aspect of dietitians work.
