ALEXA GOOLSBY
FRISCO,TX
Summary
Accomplished health care professional with over 13 years of experience. Effective leader with excellent clinical, planning, communication, and time management skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Children's Health
08.2022 - Current
- Leads and mentors' a team of dietitians and other healthcare professionals to drive them to achieve key performance indicators
- Responsible for collaboration between Clinical Nutrition, medical staff, and senior leadership
- Evaluates existing policies and procedures, making data-driven recommendations for enhancements that positively impact patient care.
- Manages budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum impact on patient care.
- Streamlines workflow for dietitians by designing efficient scheduling practices and optimizing workload distribution.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, conducting audits and providing corrective action plans when necessary.
Team Leader
Children's Health
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to patient care
Advanced Practice Dietitian
Children's Health
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency of dietetic services while maintaining high levels of patient care.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members through effective communication and collaboration.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize nutritional interventions for patients in general pediatric and neonatal ICU population.
Clinical Dietitian
Children's Health
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in the Neonatal ICU
- Educated patients and families on appropriate nutrition management strategies for specific health conditions.
- Optimized nutritional support by adjusting enteral and parenteral feedings as needed based on patient needs and tolerance levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics -
Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri05.2010
Dietetic Internship -
The University of Oklahoma-Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma12.2010
Skills
- Team Leadership focusing on workflow optimization, coaching and mentoring, conflict resolution and performance improvement
- Quality Improvement through problem solving and critical thinking
- Deep knowledge of nutrition support in disease states including oral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Track record in expertly handling multiple demands consecutively, determining priorities and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Certification
- Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CSP) - February 27, 2021-February 28, 2026
Timeline
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Children's Health
08.2022 - Current
Team Leader
Children's Health
01.2017 - 08.2022
Advanced Practice Dietitian
Children's Health
06.2016 - 01.2017
Clinical Dietitian
Children's Health
07.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics -
Missouri State University
Dietetic Internship -
The University of Oklahoma-Health Science Center