Anna McGowan

Mobile,AL

Overview

Year of Inpatient Clinical Dietitics

Year of Specializing in Bariatric Nutrition

Months of On-Site Dietetic Rotations

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center

Mobile, AL

03.2024 - Current

Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for a diverse inpatient population, identified individuals at risk of malnutrition and recommending appropriate nutrition interventions
Effective communication skills; educating patients with acute and chronic diseases including gastrointestinal, cardiac, endocrine, renal, pulmonary, wounds, diet restrictions/intolerances and more
Served as the Bariatric Dietitian by teaching a bi-weekly class, counseling outpatients, and delivering diet education/instruction before and after weight loss surgery
Professional documentation of detailed nutrition care plans and interventions in the medical record
Intricately assisted in the health care process through patient and chart evaluation, performing NFPE's, calculating nutrition needs, and recommending individualized nutrition support including oral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition
Conducted calorie counts in the inpatient setting, analyzing calorie/nutrient intake to support optimal health outcomes
Assisted in organizing and leading community teaching kitchens
Conducted in-services to PDAs as well as tentatively checked trays for allergens, accuracy, and temperature

Morrison Healthcare

Mobile, AL

06.2023 - 12.2023

Completed clinical rotations at various hospitals and care centers, providing medical nutrition therapy, and assessing and managing patients' nutritional needs
Coordinated care for a variety of patients including GI/GI surgery, pediatrics, wounds, cardiac, renal, diabetic, liver failure, oncology, trauma, pregnant women, pulmonary dysfunction, neurological disorders, dysphagia, TF/TPN adults, children, and infants; referring patients to other professionals when necessary
Performed examinations and checks such as NFPEs, 3-day calorie counts, blood pressure measurements, and glucose meter tests
Provided education and developed resources for clients with various medical conditions during outpatient rotations
Managed food service operations for a large healthcare facility, conducted nutrition education sessions for staff, promoting healthy eating habits, and ensuring high-quality service
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to plan, execute, and evaluate nutrition therapy interventions

Sophie Dolan Nutrition

Birmingham, AL