Abigail B. Buchanan
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Accomplished Facility Administrator and Renal Dietitian known for enhancing patient care at DaVita Kidney Care through effective leadership and specialized nutritional expertise. Proven ability in fostering team collaboration and driving operational excellence, resulting in significant improvements in patient satisfaction and outcomes. Proficient in budget oversight and Microsoft Office, ensuring efficient facility operations. Career goals include further advancing patient-centered approaches while optimizing facility management strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR
Davita Kidney Care
SouthWest Atlanta, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the dialysis facility, ensuring that all processes and procedures are followed efficiently and effectively
- Manage and lead a team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, technicians, and administrative staff, to ensure high-quality patient care
- Develop and implement policies and protocols to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and staff
- Monitor and maintain compliance with all healthcare regulations and guidelines, including those set by governing bodies and regulatory agencies
- Collaborate with medical providers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless communication and coordination
- Manage the financial aspects of the facility, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring expenses
- Conduct regular staff meetings and trainings to ensure team members are up-to-date on best practices and procedures
- Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that promotes teamwork, open communication, and a patient-centered approach
- Develop and maintain relationships with local healthcare providers and community organizations to promote the services of the facility
- Continuously evaluate and improve processes and procedures to enhance the overall patient experience and quality of care provided
RENAL DIETITIAN
Health Systems Management
Decatur, GA
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Provide specialized nutritional care for persons with kidney disease on maintenance Hemodialysis
- Educate medical staff and counsel patients and their families related to diet, nutrition and medical conditions
- Examine patients’ lab work and analyze trends over time to determine how the patient is responding
- Assist with coordinating & leading clinic activities to drive patient outcomes and organization goals
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary team appropriate plan of care for patients
- Assist with patients’ complaints and grievances
RENAL DIETITIAN
DaVita Healthcare Partners
Atlanta, GA
04.2012 - 06.2019
- Provide specialized nutritional care for persons with kidney disease on maintenance Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis
- Educate medical staff and counsel patients and their families related to diet, nutrition and medical conditions
- Examine patients’ lab work and analyze trends over time to determine how the patient is responding
- Lead clinic activities to drive patient outcomes and organization goals
- Order routine blood work for patients
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary team appropriate plan of care for patients
- Assist in various administrative duties including assisting with patient admissions and discharges, communicating with doctors’ offices and transportation companies and compiling weekly reports on patient outcomes & overall clinic trends
- Precept newly hired Davita Dietitians
- Assist with training education on Nutrition for newly hired RNs & LPNs
- Assist with patients’ complaints and grievances
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Sodexo -Dekalb Medical Center Hospital
Decatur, GA
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Provided nutritional care of patients with comprehensive assessments by screening, assessing and developing a care plan while applying appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy to ensure patients' nutritional needs are met
- Coordinated with other disciplines to develop care plan for patients’ treatment and discharge plans
- Provided in-services to food-service staff on food safety and dietary restrictions
- Assisted in training newly hired Sodexo Registered Dietitians
- Preceptor for Dietetic students
- Completed inventory and purchase nutritional supplements for patients
- Assisted in supervising hospital’s meal tray line service
- Completed patient surveys on customer service for Nutritional Service Department as a part of patient satisfaction program
- Completed patient meal tray audits to ensure accuracy and company standards are upheld within Nutrition Service Department
- Completed compliance audit for the Nutritional Services Department
Education
Dietetic Internship -
Biloxi Veterans Health Care System
Biloxi, MS08.2008
Master of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2006
Skills
- Windows 7
- Microsoft Office
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Electronic Medical Records
- Food service nutritional analysis software
- Budget Oversight Expertise
- Cost Control Management
Affiliations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Georgia Council of Renal Nutrition
Certification
- Registered Dietitian, GA, 01/09
- BLS certified, 08/21
Accomplishments
- Davita Accountability award recipient in 2024 for team leadership
- Sodexo CARES award recipient in 2010 & 2011 for outstanding patient care services.
- Sodexo Food Service Manager Training program.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR
Davita Kidney Care
09.2022 - Current
RENAL DIETITIAN
Health Systems Management
06.2019 - 08.2022
RENAL DIETITIAN
DaVita Healthcare Partners
04.2012 - 06.2019
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Sodexo -Dekalb Medical Center Hospital
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Registered Dietitian, GA, 01/09
- BLS certified, 08/21
Dietetic Internship -
Biloxi Veterans Health Care System
Master of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
University of Southern Mississippi
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