Joelle Dunklin
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Clinical Dietitian with 17 years of experience working in 500 bed, acute care hospital setting. Support patient's to manage chronic medical problems through effective evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. Completed initial assessments including NFPE, estimated needs, nutrition plan and goals. Successfully educated patients and families, utilizing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Manual. Effectively communicated with physicians, PA/NP's, nursing, ancillary staff, and Speech/PT/OT teams to optimize nutrition. Continuous monitoring of patient nutrition and managing physician-ordered diets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Kaleida Health
Buffalo, NY
06.2007 - Current
- Duties: Clinical Dietitian: Plan and evaluate nutritional care of ICU and general medical inpatients.
- Completes detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, energy requirements, laboratory values, and nutritional status. Performs thorough Nutrition Focused Physical Exams. Reviews nutrition support recommendations and diets prescribed by physicians; recommending dietary changes and tailoring diet to each patient. Coordinate nutrition therapy with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other health care practitioners.
- Proficient in implementing and educating individual patients on appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy for many disease states: including Cardiovascular and Heart Disease, CKD and ESRD with CRRT/HD/PD, Diabetes, Failure to Thrive, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Cancer.
- Determines client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
Public Relations Intern
FDA
Buffalo, NY
06.2005 - 08.2005
- Awarded full time internship.
- Developed and co-authored brochure for individuals who are newly diagnosed with Celiac disease.
- Represented the Buffalo FDA office at the Empire State Fair. Facilitated exhibit of Glo Germ: a visual tool for simulating germs, the effectiveness of hand washing, and infection control.
- Developed original content to educated Middle school teachers and students on "Eat the Rainbow". Provided coloring activity pages on MyPyramid nutritional guidelines.
Personal Chef
Self Employed
Buffalo, NY
09.2005 - 04.2022
- Prepared disease specific meals for infirmed individuals
- Prepared 5-10 Vegan meals per week, delivered to private residence
- Prepared disease specific meals for infirmed individuals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05.2007
Associate of Science - General Education
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05.1994
Skills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Individualized patient and family support
- Nutritional analysis: calorie counts
- Sanitation rules and regulations per hospital infection control policies
- Practical eating tips for patients and colleagues
- Disease state specific dietary restrictions
- Patient education, Evidence-based practice
- Written and verbal communication with physicians, PA/NP's, and other health care practitioners
- Disease prevention
- Nutrition focused physical exam
- Diabetes menu planning, carb counting
- Diet modifications and supplementation
- Cerner PowerChart EMR software proficiency
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Kaleida Health
06.2007 - Current
Personal Chef
Self Employed
09.2005 - 04.2022
Public Relations Intern
FDA
06.2005 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
SUNY Buffalo State
Associate of Science - General Education
Jamestown Community College