Anokhi Nanavaty
NJ/NYC,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and patient-focused Clinical Dietitian with a proven track record in assessing clinical conditions and tailoring meal plans to meet individual needs. Expertise in translating evidence-based nutrition knowledge into actionable assessments, fostering healthy eating habits, and effectively monitoring patient progress. Skilled in transforming unhealthy eating behaviors and addressing psychological barriers to food, promoting sustainable dietary changes. Committed to empowering individuals with the nutrition knowledge necessary to achieve health and wellness goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Carerite Centers
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborating with a team of dietitians in a 400 bed Sub-acute/Long term care facility to ensure comprehensive patient care and nutritional support.
- Educated residents on dietary choices and health benefits of specific foods and nutrients.
- Evaluated resident's progress through regular follow-ups to adjust dietary recommendations as needed.
- Optimized nutritional support by adjusting enteral feedings as needed based on patient needs and tolerance levels.
- Improved resident's satisfaction with dietary services by conducting regular assessments and addressing concerns promptly.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient interactions and track dietary compliance.
Clinical Dietitian
NutraCo
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Worked in a Skilled Nursing Facility with 152 beds
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of sub-acute patients, considering their health history, medical conditions, and energy needs
- Completed nutritional assessments on all long-term care residents multiple times per year to ensure that dietary needs are adequately met
- Collaborated extensively with IDT to meet the nutritional needs of each resident
- Reviewed records and assess the nutritional conditions every month of at-risk residents, including those with unplanned weight changes, skin breakdown, ESRD on HD, Enteral feeding
- Provided diet education and nutrition counseling to residents and families
- Hosted weekly and monthly weight meetings with the IDT team to assess reasons for weight changes and design a plan to adequately treat weight changes
- Maintained a close working relationship with PT/OT/SLP to provide optimal diet and feeding regimen care
- Collaborated with Food Service Director to maintain quality assurance in Kitchen and to ensure conformance to diet order and recommend diet changes as appropriate to improve resident's nutritional status
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including diet histories, assessment findings, and intervention plans for a nutrition deficiency free Annual State Survey
- Mentored dietetic intern, providing guidance on clinical skills development and fostering professional growth within the field of dietetics.
Registered Dietitian Eligible
Medical Nutrition Therapy Associates LLC
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked as a Registered Dietitian Eligible in 120 beds Sub-acute/Long term care facility and Adult Medical Day Care Centers
- Completed MDS, CAA, assessment and care plan development, in accordance with the federal and state regulatory guidelines
- Consulted with residents, family, or interdisciplinary team as needed regarding the plan for care for residents
- Completed frequent Kitchen Sanitation Audits to maintain quality assurance
- Clinical data collection, screening of new admissions, and quarterly reports at Adult Medical Day Care Centers
- Collaborated with Nurses at the Adult Medical Day Care Centers to assess weight changes each month and plan an effective intervention
Education
M.S - Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
Teachers College, Columbia University
NYC, NY08.2023
Masters - Life Sciences
School of Arts And Sciences, Ahmedabad University
Ahmedabad, India 06.2021
Bachelors - Life Sciences
School of Arts And Sciences, Ahmedabad University
Ahmedabad, India 05.2020
Skills
- Certifications: BLS Certification, Basic Nutrition (Barton Community College, 2021), Introduction to Calculus (University of Sydney, through Coursera, 2021)
- Technical: SigmaCare Software, PointClickCare Software, Meal tracker, Dietech, Canva, MS Excel, MS Word, ESHA Food Processor, Common biological science experiment equipment
- Skills: Evidence-based nutrition advice, Nutrition analysis, Nutrition education, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition content creation
- Languages: Fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi (Trilingual Proficiency)
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Carerite Centers
07.2025 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
NutraCo
04.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Dietitian Eligible
Medical Nutrition Therapy Associates LLC
12.2023 - 04.2024
M.S - Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
Teachers College, Columbia University
Masters - Life Sciences
School of Arts And Sciences, Ahmedabad University
Bachelors - Life Sciences
School of Arts And Sciences, Ahmedabad University
DIETETIC INTERNSHIPS
- Mosholu Parkway Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, August 2023
- Amsterdam Nursing Home, June 2023
- FamilyCook Productions, May 2023
- New York City Department of Education, March 2023
- Tiffany Chang Training, February 2023
- Savor Health, November 2022
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