Alexis Wiggins
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Dietitian helping Cystic Fibrosis patients handle chronic medical problems through effective nutrition. Successfully educated patients and families, planned menus and completed assessments. Strong communicator with outstanding active listening skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Registered Dietitian
Morrison Healthcare at UVA Health System
2023.07 - Current
- Partner with Cystic Fibrosis patients and their families to manage complex nutritional needs to promote overall wellness and improvements in lung function
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless delivery of nutrition services.
- Optimized clinical workflow by maintaining detailed documentation and efficient communication with colleagues.
- Initiated process improvements within the department that resulted in streamlined workflows for more efficient patient care management.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Mentored junior dietitians, fostering a collaborative work environment that facilitated professional growth and development.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized nutrition plans based on individual needs and medical conditions.
Dietetic Intern
UVA Health System
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Major Capstone Project: "Methods to Assess Nutritional Adequacy of Dietary Intake" surveyed outpatient dietitians at UVA to get feedback on their use of various nutritional adequacy tools in clinical practice and the benefits and limitations they experience; conducted a chart review of various outpatient dietitian notes from multiple clinics to create an EPIC smart phrase that utilizes questions that could help better assess nutritional adequacy across all outpatient clinics.
- Provided medical nutrition therapy and implemented the nutrition care process when care for patients in a variety of inpatient/ outpatient settings including General Medicine, Oncology, Pediatrics, Nutrition Support, Digestive Health, and Neurology
- Gained experience in specialized fields of dietetics including Abdominal and Thoracic Transplant, Inborn Error of Metabolism, Bariatrics, and Cystic Fibrosis
- Selected individualized nutrition support regimens for complex ICU patients using enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Developed counseling skills in outpatient setting such as Pediatric Weight management, Outpatient Cardiology, Renal, and Diabetes Management
- Specialized and provided staff relief in Adult/Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, Bariatric Clinic, and inpatient care
Health and Wellness Intern
Aramark Through JMU Dining Services
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Created nutrition education materials and presented them to students on campus
- Conducted audits of JMU dining facilities to ensure locations were following appropriate protocol when providing food intended to be gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan and aiding in providing additional staff training when needed
- Lead allergen training for new JMU dining staff
- Maintained sanitation and stick of JMU's allergen free dining area
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2022
Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Nutrition education
- Evidence-based advice
- Nutrition counseling
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- ServSafe Food production Manager Certification
- Allertrain Lite Certification
Timeline
Clinical Registered Dietitian
Morrison Healthcare at UVA Health System
2023.07 - Current
Dietetic Intern
UVA Health System
2022.09 - 2023.06
Health and Wellness Intern
Aramark Through JMU Dining Services
2021.08 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
James Madison University
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- ServSafe Food production Manager Certification
- Allertrain Lite Certification
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