ANISHA CHHIBBER
Whippany,NJ
Summary
I have over 15 years of deep and diverse clinical experience in nutrition and dietetics, complemented by strong academic and professional credentials, enriched through my involvement in multiple extracurricular and voluntary opportunities. My experience of working in leading health systems both in the US and in India, coupled with individual as well as team management responsibilities have given me a strong work ethic and good team skills. I am passionate about and dedicated to my profession and constantly looking for ways to enhance my learning and keep up with advances in the field. I have been actively involved in volunteer opportunities with the NJAND and CDR, including precepting dietetic interns from various Dietetic Internship Programs as well as Pharmacy residents enrolled in Atlantic Health PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program established in 2020.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Clinical Dietitian
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, NJ
05.2014 - Current
- Report to the Clinical Nutrition Manager of the Food Service and Nutrition Department
- Specific job responsibilities include: Planning enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy for SICU and MICU patients and co-ordinate implementation of nutrition recommendations with nursing, medical residents, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Interpreting, evaluating, monitoring, and documenting nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines
- Conducting Nutrition Focused Physical Exams to determine nutritional status of patients and provide supportive data to identify and diagnose patients with, or at risk of malnutrition
- Member of MMC Nutrition Committee from 2014-2019
- Provided input and feedback to the Nutrition Committee members comprising of the inpatient and outpatient RD’s, Metabolic Team, Nursing, Wound Care RN’s, IT, and Pharmacy on the topics of discussion every month
- Conducted research on different protein modular’s available in the market and presented at the Nutrition Committee which approved inclusion of a whey-based powder protein module as part of the MMC formulary in 2016
- Member of SICU Pressure Injury Reduction Group, provide monthly inputs if needed with regards to Nutrition Support and Pressure Injury in the SICU, MICU patient population
- Member of Bioethics Committee, attend monthly meetings, review literature, and provide inputs with regards to ethical considerations related to nutrition support in the hospitalized patients
- Teaching medical and surgical resident’s basic principles of MNT and new advances in Critical Care Nutrition
- Training new hires to ensure proper job functions are thoroughly explained and reviewed
- Precepting dietetic interns and guiding and educating the next generation of dietetic professionals
- Precepting PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy residents in the Critical Care Rotation (SICU II)
- Educate and provide guidance on nutrition support in the critically ill population.
Adjunct Professor - Dietetic Internship
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisted DI coordinators in grading assignments in Clinical and Departmental rotations
- Coordinated sites for Nutrition Education and Counseling rotation with different YMCA for placement of the dietetic interns.
Dietetic Internship
College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Completed 1200 hours of supervised practice with distinction in the Dietetic Internship program in Clinical Dietetics, Community Nutrition, Departmental Management, and Concentration Area of Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Clinical Dietetics: Completed 500+ hours of supervised practice in Medical- surgical units, Diabetes, Renal, Pediatrics, and Critical Care in Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ and Long-Term Care at Bridgeway Care Center, Bridgewater, NJ respectively
- Applied evidence-based guidelines, evaluated emerging research using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library and Nutrition Care Manual and demonstrated the ability to critically evaluate clinical indicators to provide evidence-based nutrition care
- Demonstrated professional attributes such as customer focus, critical thinking, flexibility, time management and work ethic within the two organizations of supervised practice
- Used effective education and counseling skills to facilitate behavior change and demonstrated effective communication skills using oral and print media for maximizing client/patient education.
Consultant Dietitian
Samvedana Hospitals and Research Centre
Noida, India
02.2005 - 05.2006
- Reported directly to the Executive Director of the hospital
- Specific job responsibilities included: Diet planning and monitoring of patients with chronic pain conditions, as well as inpatient and outpatient diet counseling
- Responsible for setting up the Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Clinic and developing diet counseling material and nutrition education pamphlets.
Senior Dietitian
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
New Delhi, India
06.1999 - 12.2004
- Reported directly to the Head of the Dietetics Department
- Overall, in-charge for the day-to-day coordination and operations of the department and responsible for a team of about 20 dietitians and interns
- Specific job responsibilities included: Assessment of nutritional needs of patients, developing nutritional goals and plans to meet those needs and monitoring and evaluating the effects of nutrition therapy
- Interacting with in-patients to find out their eating habits, explaining the role of diet in the management of their clinical condition, planning, and recommending diets to suit their therapeutic needs
- Recruitment and evaluation of staff in the Dietetics Department
- Conducting performance appraisals of junior dietitians
- Training of Dietitians and Interns and guiding them in diet planning through practical on the job training, seminar presentations, discussions of clinical conditions of patients and disease specific diet plans.
Education
05.2023
Affiliations
- Member of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- New Jersey Dietetic Association (NJAND)
- Dietitians Nutrition Support Dietetic Practice Group (DNS DPG)
- Clinical Nutrition Management Dietetic Practice Group (CNM DPG)
- Indians in Nutrition and Dietetics Member Interest Group
- American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Support (ASPEN)
Awards And Nominations
- Recognized as a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND) in February 2022 for lifelong learning and commitment to excellence and service to the public
- Won the national elections and elected as a CDR Commissioner for 3-year term (2022-2025)
- Received Emerging Dietetic Leader Award (2019) at the Annual NJAND Meeting
- Nominated by Morristown Medical Center Clinical Nutrition Manager for Excellence in Service during Healthcare Food Service Workers Week (October) and awarded Certificate of Recognition by the Association for Healthcare Food Service NJ Chapter (2017)
- Awarded PRIDE in Action Award by Atlantic Health System for demonstrating Atlantic Health System’s behaviors and values (2016)
- Received Certificate of Recognition by College of Saint Elizabeth Dietetic Internship Program for dedication and service to the professional and educational development of the students (2015)
- Awarded Academic Excellence Award in the Dietetic Internship at College of Saint Elizabeth (2012)
- Received letter of Distinction in Supervised Practice at College of Saint Elizabeth Dietetic Internship (2012)
- Adjudged “Employee of the year” for outstanding performance in the Dietetics Department for two consecutive years (2000 and 2001) at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Key Projects Seminars And Papers
- As a Commissioner with the CDR, continue to learn the role and responsibilities of the position, attend monthly meetings, provide inputs with regards to meeting agendas and encourage and promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA)
- Presented an Overview of CDR’s Examination Programs at FNCE 2022 CDR Forum
- Commission on Dietetics Registration Liaison to Council on Future Practice -attend monthly calls and provide inputs and feedback with regards to identification of change drivers and trends that will impact the future of the dietetics profession
- In October 2023 presented a lecture to dietetic interns from the NutraCo Distance Learning Dietetic Internship Program-Nutritional Management of Critically ill Patients: A Comprehensive Overview
- In October 2021 wrote a Blog for the New Jersey Dietetic Association (NJAND) on Healthy Diwali Tips and Hacks that was featured on the NJAND website and social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram
- As part of the New Jersey Dietetic Association (NJAND) COVID 19 RDN/DTR Recognition Campaign in 2020, submitted a video with details of my contribution and services during the pandemic
- Part of the SICU Resident Orientation Program and presented a talk on Nutrition Support in Critical Illness to the incoming surgical residents in June 2020 and 2021
- Continue to provide yearly lectures to surgical and medical ICU residents since 2018 on Nutrition Support for Critically Ill Patients, presented a lecture in February 2017 on Hospital Formulary and Therapeutic Diets to the surgical residents and in August 2016 presented a lecture on Introduction to Nutritional Management in Critical Care at Morristown Medical Center (MMC)
- Presented poster on “Enteral Nutrition Support in Critically Ill Patients, Feeding Misconceptions and Research Controversies” at the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting in May 2019
- Attended the Rutgers University NFPE Workshop in April 2019 to advance my knowledge and training in relation to Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Assessments
- Presented poster on “Nutrition Management of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients” at the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting in May 2018
- Presented poster on “Nutrition Support in the Open Abdomen: Evaluating Strength of Data Regarding the Safety, Feasibility and Improvement in Clinical Outcomes Using Enteral Nutrition at the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting in May 2017
- Presented poster on “Evidence Analysis of the Impact of Specialized Enteral Formulas in the Adult Population on Outcomes in Critical Care” at the New Jersey Dietetic Association Annual Meeting in May 2012 as well at the 7th Annual Research Day at College of Saint Elizabeth in October 2012
- Presented Evidence Analysis case study on “Does the use of a specialized enteral formula compared to a standard polymeric formula impact ICU and hospital LOS and mortality in adult patients with sepsis”? as part of the requirements of the Dietetic Internship curriculum (April 2012)
- Co-authored a paper on Nutrition Therapy- A Neglected Aspect in Pain Management in 2005 in the Indian Society for Pain Research and Therapy Journal (ISPRAT)
- Conducted classes on “Diet and Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation” for participants enrolled in the Active Birth Classes and Parent Counseling Program conducted by Apollo hospital between 2002-2004
- Presented papers on Exclusion Diets at the 2nd and 3rd course in Practical Pediatric Nutrition organized by Center for Research on Nutrition Support Systems (CRNSS) and Apollo Center for Advanced Pediatrics (ACAP) held at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in April 2002 and March 2003
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Volunteer Experience
- Continue to volunteer with Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) currently hold the position of the Chair of Exam Panel -RD/DTR for the 2023-2024 term
- ASPEN Self-Assessment Committee member for 2019-2020 and responsible for updating and advancing 2-4 modules annually through reviewing, editing, and development of new questions
- New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Award’s Chair (2019-Present) and Nominating Committee Representative for Region 3 for a two-year term (2018-2020)
- Volunteer member of the NJAND Social Media Committee from 2018-2020. Responsibilities included scheduling and posting monthly Nutrition related media posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Provided nutrition education sessions to pre-K and elementary school children on Healthy Eating for the past several years. In Feb 2020, presented a power point, prepared games, and posters on Mindful Eating, Be Sugar Smart and Sodium Facts for the Wellness Fair at Beemeadow Elementary School, Whippany, NJ
Timeline
Adjunct Professor - Dietetic Internship
College of Saint Elizabeth
01.2015 - 05.2015
Part Time Clinical Dietitian
Morristown Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
Dietetic Internship
College of Saint Elizabeth
08.2011 - 11.2012
Consultant Dietitian
Samvedana Hospitals and Research Centre
02.2005 - 05.2006
Senior Dietitian
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
06.1999 - 12.2004