Annaliessa Visco
Leominster
Summary
To obtain a Travel Dietitian position that offers professional growth, flexibility, and the opportunity to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations while continuing to advance expertise in bariatric and surgical nutrition.
Compassionate and results-driven Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience in clinical nutrition, specializing in bariatric nutrition, pre-/post-surgical care, and complex adult patient populations. Expertise includes managing nutrition for patients with diabetes, renal disease, weight management needs, and pregnancy following bariatric surgery. Skilled in-patient counseling, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leading bariatric support groups that empower long-term success. Currently employed at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and seeking opportunities as a Travel Dietitian to broaden clinical experience and contribute to high-quality patient care across diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Provides individualized medical nutrition therapy for adult patients, specializing in bariatric pre- and post-surgical care, pregnancy following bariatric surgery, and management of diabetes and renal disease.
- Collaborates closely with surgeons, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary staff to develop and adjust comprehensive nutrition care plans.
- Facilitates bariatric patient support groups addressing diet progression, behavior change, and long-term lifestyle maintenance.
- Delivered a professional lecture on post-surgical complications and nutritional considerations at a regional conference affiliated with Mass General Health.
- Utilizes EPIC for charting and monitoring patient progress.
Clinical Dietitian (Outpatient Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management Clinic)
Heywood Hospital
Gardner, MA, USA
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Assessed pre and post weight loss surgery patients and non-surgical weight management clients and implement individualized care plans and therapeutic interventions.
- Communicated medical needs and/or concerns with bariatric team members, primary care, and specialty care physicians.
- Educated and prepare patients for nutritional requirements of Bariatric surgery based on individual cognitive, cultural, and socio-economic needs; including family members and caretakers when needed.
- Advocated for additional support such as mental health counseling, exercise consults, or diabetes care etc.
- Assessed labs values and recommend appropriate vitamin and mineral supplementation.
- Provided personalized diet plans.
- Documented interventions and progress in Athenahealth.
- Participated in weekly meetings with the bariatric team on patient progress and readiness for surgery.
- Built outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Bariatric Nutrition documentation templates with IT for Athena and Meditech.
- Created patient education materials and nutrition guidelines for MNT and Bariatrics.
- Maintained current resources such as scholarly articles and standards of practice to provide evidenced-based care.
- Participated in continuing education to maintain professional licensures.
- Lead group nutrition classes and participate in community health projects such as Bariatric Support Groups, Annual Diabetes Health Fair, and National Nutrition Month events.
- Participated in obtaining MBSAQIP Center of Excellence.
- Covered inpatient acute care as needed on weekends and holidays.
Clinical Dietitian (Inpatient Acute Care and Outpatient clinic)
Heywood Hospital
Gardner, MA, USA
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Assessed acute care patients for nutritional risk/malnutrition; design and implement nutrition care plans.
- Provided nutrition consultation for Oncology Patients during chemotherapy.
- Educated acute care patients with various disease states on therapeutic and modified diets.
- Provided orders for therapeutic diets, modified textures, food allergies/intolerances, nutrition supplements, and enteral and parenteral feeding.
- Updated nutrition policies for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Recommendations and Administration.
- Supervised nutrition students and interns.
- Attended inpatient multidisciplinary rounds to collaborate with team members and provide patient-centered care.
- Participated in obtaining Diabetes Center of Excellence for inpatient care.
- Acted as inpatient diabetes liaison by analyzing daily inpatient diabetic reports and consulting with pharmacy and physicians to adjust diets and glycemic control regimes to promote glucose control within goals outlined in the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes.
- Creator/facilitator of 'Get up and Grow,' a health and nutrition program for preschool students at Waterford School in Gardner, MA (Spring 2013-Spring 2014) aimed at combating childhood obesity.
- Assisted Girl Scout Troop (ages 9-11) in Gardner, MA to obtain Healthy Meals Badge (March 30, 2015).
- Taught Zumba class weekly for Heywood Healthcare staff and employees 2015-2017.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA01.2013
Skills
- Bariatric Nutrition (Pre- & Post-Surgical Care)
- Pregnancy in Bariatric Surgery
- Bariatric Support Group Facilitation & Education
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
- Diabetes & Renal Disease Management
- Nutrition Assessment & Documentation (EPIC/Meditech,Athena)
- Patient Counseling & Education
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Weight Management & Behavioral Support
- Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice
Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Certification
- Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registration, 086031755
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), Commonwealth of Massachusetts, LDN3538
Professional Presentations And Conferences
- Post-Surgical Complications and Nutritional Considerations, Presenter, Mass General Health Regional Conference, Not Provided
- Volunteered on the planning Committee for the MDA’s Annual Convention and Exposition (ANCE), 2014-04-11
- Poster Presenter at the Annual Nutrition Conference and Expo, 2013-03-29
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Clinical Dietitian (Outpatient Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management Clinic)
Heywood Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2020
Clinical Dietitian (Inpatient Acute Care and Outpatient clinic)
Heywood Hospital
09.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Framingham State University