Charityn Fernandez
About Charityn Fernandez
Charityn Fernandez is a Diet Clerk at Scripps Health and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at San Diego State University, with extensive experience in nutrition and dietetics.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Charityn Fernandez currently holds multiple roles, including those of Diet Clerk at Scripps Health in Chula Vista, California, and Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Student at San Diego State University. Additionally, she works as a Plant-based Nutritionist on a freelance basis. Her wide-ranging responsibilities reflect her diverse expertise and commitment to nutrition and health.
Educational Background
Charityn Fernandez has an extensive educational background in nutrition and dietetics. She completed a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from San Diego State University between 2019 to 2022. Furthermore, she earned a Verification Statement from the Didactic Program in Dietetics at San Diego State University from 2019 to 2021 and completed the Dietetic Service Supervisor program at San Diego Mesa College from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Nutrition, Psychology, and Spanish from San Diego State University-California State University.
Previous Experience in Nutrition Services
Prior to her current roles, Charityn Fernandez has accumulated substantial experience in the nutrition sector. She served as a Dietetic Service Supervisor Intern at Paradise Valley Manor & Health in 2018 and worked as a Nutrition Services, Food Service Partner at Scripps Health in La Jolla in 2016. Additionally, she has experience as a Health and Wellness Coach at Herbalife and as a Physical Therapy Assistant at SDSU Fitness Clinic.
Skills and Competencies
Charityn Fernandez has developed a robust skill set through her diverse roles. She is proficient in using EPIC Electronic Medical Records, CBORD, and Room Service Software, and she possesses strong communication, organizational, creative, and team-building skills. Her involvement in student organizations such as Alpha Pi Sigma and Raices Unidas SDSU further demonstrates her ability to lead and collaborate effectively.
Research and Community Engagement
Charityn Fernandez has research experience in behavioral and community health sectors and aims to expand into other nutrition research areas. She is also passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition and sustainability. Her current aspirations include earning a Ph.D. in Nutrition with an emphasis on community and global welfare, and she aims to implement sustainable and wholesome nutrition policies in healthcare settings.