Goal-driven Clinical Dietitian with 17 years of experience and dedication to improving patient lives through evidence-based nutritional practices. Talented at counseling patients, developing treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Bingham Memorial Hospital
Blackfoot, ID
04.2014 - Current
Assess nutritional needs and nutritional status of skilled rehab, long-term care, and acute care patients
Provide evidence based medical nutrition therapy with patients and families for disease management
Partner with interdisciplinary teams including PT/OT/ST therapies, wound management, and dialysis for continuity of care
Direct weekly interdisciplinary nutrition and wound care team meeting
Lead implementation of IDDSI global initiative and developed staff education across all care settings including skilled rehab, long-term care, and acute care.
Registered Dietitian
Independent Consulting
Pocatello, ID
10.2010 - Current
Consult with long-term care facilities ensuring federal and state regulations are adhered to and maintain compliance
Menu creation and revision to meet the both nutritional need and physician prescribed diets for residents
Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients for chronic disease management
Consult with dietary manager for quality control, inventory while staying within set budgets.
Registered Dietitian
Independent Consultant S & S Nutrition Network, Inc.
Boise, ID
07.2008 - 12.2015
Complete initial, quarterly, and annual assessments in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid standards
Provide in-service trainings for staff members maximizing the nutritional care provided
Uphold federal and state regulations for long-term care facilities
Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients for chronic disease management.
Education
Idaho State University Dietetic Internship -
05.2008
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics -
05.2007
Skills
Acute Care Hospital Experience
Patient assessments and monitoring
Rehab and Long-term Geriatric Care
EMR Systems
Food Service Management
Menu planning
Outpatient Education
Certification
Registered Dietitian
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Idaho Board of Medicine License
Timeline
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Bingham Memorial Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Independent Consulting
10.2010 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Independent Consultant S & S Nutrition Network, Inc.
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