Andrea Colón Rodríguez, RD
Carolina,
Summary
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist passionate about delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care to manage chronic conditions, optimize recovery, and enhance overall well-being. Experienced in medical nutrition therapy, functional and integrative health, interdisciplinary collaboration, and content creation for nutrition education. Special interest in gastrointestinal health and oncology, applying personalized nutrition strategies to support gut function, immune resilience, and treatment outcomes. Proven leadership in clinical and community settings, including remote healthcare initiatives, expanding access to underserved populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietitian/Nutritionist
SALUS
Carolina
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized medical nutrition therapy plans to manage cardiometabolic disorders, weight management, gastrointestinal conditions, and catabolic illnesses, improving patient adherence and health outcomes.
- Collaborated in weekly interdisciplinary case reviews, optimizing complex patient care.
- Selected for a specialized telehealth team, expanding nutrition care access to underserved rural communities in Puerto Rico.
President
Dietetic Internship (UPR-RCM)
San Juan
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Directed educational activities of nine dietetic interns in collaboration with internship directors.
- Coordinated and supervised networking events, volunteer activities, and fundraisers.
Student Intern
Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN
Wellesley
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Completed 500+ hours in oncology nutrition, including content creation, social media planning, e-newsletter management, and cancer literature reviews.
- Promoted from mentee to employee, contributing to a program designed to regain energy and vitality with nutrition and fitness after a cancer diagnosis and other oncology-focused projects.
Education
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition -
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD01.2027
Dietetic Internship Program -
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus (UPR-RCM)
San Juan, PR06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida International University (FIU)
Miami, FL05.2022
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Organization and time management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Behavior change techniques
- Proficient in design platforms (ie, Canva)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Certification
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian, Puerto Rico, 2023
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), National Academy of Sports Medicine, 2022
Awards
- Clinical Excellence, Dietetic Internship, 2023
- Dean’s list, FIU, 2018-2022
Professional Memberships
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), 2019-Present
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Puerto Rico (ANDPR), 2019-Present
- Colegio de Nutricionistas y Dietistas de Puerto Rico (CNDPR), 2024-Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dietitian/Nutritionist
SALUS
01.2024 - Current
President
Dietetic Internship (UPR-RCM)
08.2022 - 06.2023
Student Intern
Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN
09.2020 - 06.2022
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition -
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Dietetic Internship Program -
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus (UPR-RCM)
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition
Florida International University (FIU)