Amy Fritz

Consult with the medical team to assess and advise medical nutrition therapy for acute and chronic disease management. Possess expert knowledge of nutritional needs for high-risk patients in outpatient and inpatient settings. Confidently contributed to hospital-wide National Quality Program project to earn Duke Lifepoint Quality affiliation. Establish and monitor performance indicators within the department. Oversee the nutrition department and advise on menus, product selection of food/supplements, and sanitation guidelines..

Regional team member to seven long term care facilities. Provided expert knowledge in the area of nutrition, hydration, foodservice operations, and dining procedures. Ensured facilities were following up to date Medicare regulatory guidelines. Provided education to staff in the area of nutritional requirements and sanitation. Provided medical nutrition therapy with a focus on malnutrition, enteral nutrition, and wound care.

Provided medical nutrition therapy for acute and chronic disease management. Assisted medical team with recommendation for enteral and parenteral nutrition. Responsible for educating veterans in the areas of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, bariatric surgery, and food/drug interactions. Lead group and individual medical nutrition therapy for congestive heart failure clinic.

Consulting dietitian in long term care and dialysis management. Conducted medical nutrition therapy , developed care plans, and evaluated medical nutrition outcomes for acute and chronic disease management. Provided comprehensive diet education to patients with acute and chronic kidney disease. Assisted patients with obtaining affordable supplements with various community organizations. Developed educational material to assist patient with choosing the appropriate supplement to meet their individual requirements.