Karen Jerris Andry
Marietta,GA
Summary
Clinical Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with 15+ years of clinical/supervisory experience seeking full-time employment. Skilled in empowering clients to effectively manage their medical conditions, strategizing growth, managing teams, improving outcomes, and identifying opportunities for new service lines in the healthcare market.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BARIATRIC SPECIALTY DIETITIAN
PIEDMONT PHYSICIANS GROUP-PAH
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
05.2017 - 07.2024
- Counseled patients on therapeutic lifestyle choices, eating habits, adapting teaching to the cultural, psychological and educational levels of clients.
- Developed medical nutritional therapy educational sessions, combining holistic, non-diet-centered education, both in person and via EPIC Telemedicine.
- Assessment of clients in an outpatient clinic by collecting data through interviews, medical records, laboratory records and bio-impedance data.
- Utilized diabetic education skills: blood glucose monitoring, timing of meals hyperglycemic medications and insulin use for diabetes self education.
- Collaborated and supported the practice manager with new hires, and trained dietitians..
BARIATRIC COORDINATOR
BUCKHEAD SURGICAL, LLC
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
03.2011 - 03.2017
- Assessment of patients in an out patient setting, providing medical nutritional therapy for disease specific care with a focus in weight management and Bariatrics.
- Coordinated training sessions for Piedmont employees on safety protocols, sensitivity and compassion training for people of size.
- Communicated effectively with surgical staff, sales vendors to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- Coordinated/presented monthly bariatric informational seminars
- Disseminated insurance requirements, verified benefits an pre-certified patient for bariatric surgery
DIABETES EDUCATOR
CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
11.2005 - 02.2011
- Developed & implemented in-patient diabetes education class for patient and families
- Demonstrated & educated patient's on blood glucose monitoring & insulin injection
- Developed & implemented out-patient curriculum, advanced carbohydrate counting, dining out/traveling. Specialized in Spanish and low-literacy clientele
SENIOR DIETITIAN
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC, CHALMETTE MEDICAL
CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA
02.2004 - 08.2005
- Responsible for the medical nutritional therapy for rehabilitation, skilled, behavioral medicine and Lifecare Hospital units
- Continuous Quality Improvement team member- CHF & pneumonia
- Prepared for JCAHO, developed policies & procedures for improved work flow
CONSULTANT DIETITIAN
SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
05.2001 - 02.2004
- Responsible for the education and nutritional therapy of 25 bed Long Term Acute Care facility
- Developed wound care protocol
- Liaison between Touro Infirmary dietary department and Specialty Hospital
CLINICAL NUTRITION MANAGER
SODEXHO MARRIOTT, TOURO INFIRMARY
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
02.1997 - 05.2001
- Supervised 3.5 dietitians & 4 dietetic technicians
- Developed & educated Dietetic Intern rotations: general medicine, gastrointestinal and patient counseling
- Responsible for the nutritional education of Specialty Hospital and rehabilitation units
- Implemented & developed "Room Service", revision of menu and trayline system
Education
DIETETICS
AUGUSTA AREA DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
AUGUSTA GEORGIA06-1984
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition Science
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA06-1983
Skills
- Empathy & ability to meet each patient's individual needs
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Excellent communicator and collaborator
- Proficiency with microsoft word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and EPIC electronic medical record
- Proficient with Telemedicine on EPIC and other platforms
Certification
- Registered Dietitian (CDR #14929)
- Georgia License (#LD000918)
- National Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (#20120213)
Timeline
BARIATRIC SPECIALTY DIETITIAN
PIEDMONT PHYSICIANS GROUP-PAH
05.2017 - 07.2024
BARIATRIC COORDINATOR
BUCKHEAD SURGICAL, LLC
03.2011 - 03.2017
DIABETES EDUCATOR
CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
11.2005 - 02.2011
SENIOR DIETITIAN
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC, CHALMETTE MEDICAL
02.2004 - 08.2005
CONSULTANT DIETITIAN
SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF NEW ORLEANS
05.2001 - 02.2004
CLINICAL NUTRITION MANAGER
SODEXHO MARRIOTT, TOURO INFIRMARY
02.1997 - 05.2001
DIETETICS
AUGUSTA AREA DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition Science
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
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