Allison Harris
FRUITLAND PARK,FL
Summary
Goal-driven Clinical Dietitian with more than 30 years of experience and dedication to improving patient lives through evidence-based nutritional practices. Talented at counseling patients, developing treatment plans and monitoring progress. Friendly and personable when working one-on-one with patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Renal Dietitian
DaVita
The Villages, FL
09.2012 - Current
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Guided individuals in food selection, preparation or menu planning based upon nutritional needs.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Clinical Dietitian
Freedom Pointe Rehab
The Villages, FL
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
- Guided individuals in food selection, preparation or menu planning based upon nutritional needs.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked with food service personnel to update patient meal programs and public cafeteria menus.
Clinical Dietitian
Florida Hospital Waterman
Tavares, FL
04.2004 - 06.2010
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Worked with food service personnel to update patient meal programs and public cafeteria menus.
- Guided individuals in food selection, preparation or menu planning based upon nutritional needs.
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
- Referred patients to other relevant services to foster continuity of care.
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI01.1991
Associate of Arts - Printing And Graphics Design
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI08.1984
Skills
- Health Education
- Health Assessments
- Customer Service
- Self-Motivated
- Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Diet Coordination
- Patient Education
- Active Listening
Timeline
Renal Dietitian
DaVita
09.2012 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Freedom Pointe Rehab
06.2010 - 06.2011
Clinical Dietitian
Florida Hospital Waterman
04.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Printing And Graphics Design
Ferris State University