Bethanie Tinoco
Summary
Experienced Clinical Dietitian specializing in Medical Nutrition Therapy and patient education. Develops personalized nutrition plans that enhance patient outcomes and foster effective communication. Certified in CDN and RDN, with a commitment to regulatory compliance and quality care. Collaborates with healthcare practitioners to optimize patient care and implements evidence-based practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
HHS Health Care
07.2025 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
- Developed and implemented Medical Nutrition Therapy to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluated and monitored the effectiveness of MNT interventions. Modified the plan to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Calculated nutrient requirements and tailored diet prescriptions, including necessary restrictions and food-drug interactions, to meet individual patient needs.
- Documented MNT in medical records using ADIME format to ensure comprehensive tracking of patient progress and intervention outcomes.
- Identified patients requiring nutritional support, recommended suitable modes of support, and effectively communicated with the health care team to enhance patient care.
- Assesses educational needs and provides nutrition education/counseling that is tailored to the patient.
Clinical Dietitian
Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments using the Nutritional Care Process (NCP), including nutrition-focused physical examinations, to establish a nutrition diagnosis and determine risk and/or degree of malnutrition.
- Calculated nutrient requirements and tailored diet prescriptions to individual patients, considering diet restrictions and food-drug interactions.
- Developed and implemented Medical Nutrition Therapy to address the nutrition diagnosis, evaluated and monitored the effectiveness of MNT interventions.
- Identified patients requiring nutritional support, recommended appropriate modes of support, and effectively communicated with the health care team.
- Assessed educational needs and provided tailored nutrition education and counseling to Veterans.
- Documents MNT in the medical record using the Assessment, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring, Evaluation (ADIME) format.
- Functions independently and accurately when record keeping.
Food Evaluation Specialist I
New York State Education Department
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed and evaluated system processes to ensure regulatory compliance;
- Ensure compliance with federal and State laws and regulations
- Analyze program reviews, ensure review correspondence is following regulatory timelines, calculate reclaim amounts and ensure that corrective actions are carried out
- Provided technical assistance to sponsors and agencies through various communication methods, enhancing understanding and adherence to regulations;
- Assisted in drafting and preparing summaries for NYSED's responses and appeals, facilitating clear communication and timely resolutions.
- Dedicated 40 hours each week to ensure project completion and team support.
Registered Dietitian
Buffalo Psychiatric Center (NYSOMH)
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assessed and monitored residents' nutritional status, recommended interventions to medical staff, and developed tailored care plans.
- Evaluated residents' special nutritional needs, addressing nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues.
- Routinely evaluated dietary care plans for effectiveness, ensuring delivery of high-quality care.
- Perform expected job duties/responsibilities while providing individualized care for those with diagnosed psychiatric illnesses.
- Full time, 40 hours per week
Registered Dietitian/Clinical Nutrition Manager
Buffalo Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Assessed and monitored residents' nutritional status, provided targeted recommendations to medical staff, and developed comprehensive care plans.
- Evaluated residents' special nutrition needs related to support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues to ensure individualized care.
- Educated residents, families, and staff on nutrition concepts and diet modifications to promote healthier choices.
- Ensure facility is following state regulations/guidelines as a foodservice-run and clinical nutrition inpatient practices provided facility.
- Worked full-time in a 40-hour weekly schedule to meet job responsibilities.
Registered Dietitian
Nutraco
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed and monitored residents' nutritional status, provided recommendations to medical staff, and developed individualized care plans to enhance overall resident health.
- Evaluated residents' special nutritional needs related to nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues to optimize care strategies.
- Provided education to residents, families, and staff on nutrition and diet modification techniques.
- Routinely evaluated dietary care plans for effectiveness, ensuring high-quality nutrition support and improved resident outcomes.
- Full time, 40 hours per week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
SUNY Buffalo State College
05-2022
Skills
- Nutrition Counseling
- Clinical Nutrition
- ServSafe
Field Experience
Roswell Park/Buffalo General Hospital/Terrace View/ECMC, Buffalo, NY, Dietitian Intern, 08/20, 05/22, Effectively used the Nutrition Care Process in providing medical nutrition therapy to assigned patients, Counsel patients as needed on therapeutic diets and provide nutrition recommendations to encourage healthy lifestyle changes in patients based on cultural diversity and education background, Collaborate with staff and doctors to update all patient records, Communicate with patients and families on preventative care
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
HHS Health Care
07.2025 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2025 - 04.2026
Food Evaluation Specialist I
New York State Education Department
09.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Dietitian
Buffalo Psychiatric Center (NYSOMH)
03.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Dietitian/Clinical Nutrition Manager
Buffalo Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Dietitian
Nutraco
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
SUNY Buffalo State College