Bridgette Reed
Memphis,Tennessee
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WIC Nutritionist
Shelby County Government
06.2016 - Current
- Obtain and assess health history information, dietary intake and blood work data from WIC participants to determine nutritional and medical risks for program enrollment.
- Perform breastfeeding assessment and provided participant-centered counseling to help mother initiate breastfeeding, establish milk supply and exclusively breastfeed and continue breastfeeding.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
- Manage multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.
- Complete detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Planned, directed, and monitored clinical functions of dietetic staff.
- Assisted patients clients with plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Identify and referred participants to health care community to address issues or concerns beyond scope of practice.
Research Nutritionist
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Monitored calorie count for individual patients in accordance with specific nutritional needs as specified by Research Physician.
- Created health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals and other materials used in teaching.
- Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping, and use by other medical professionals.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary care team to address resident nutrition programs.
Nutrition/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Shelby County Health Department
04.2008 - 01.2015
- Developed, implemented, evaluated goals and objectives in regards to nutrition and breastfeeding education for health behavioral study for improved birth outcomes
- Developed long-term partnerships with healthcare professionals, media personnel, community agencies, students, teachers, and parents to help promote the WIC Breastfeeding Program
- Promoted and recruited participants for WIC breastfeeding and other local breastfeeding classes
- Participated in health education research initiatives, developing and evaluating health education programs.
- Implemented health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health-related issues.
- Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
Clinical Research Associate
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
07.2007 - 03.2008
- Supervised a team who collected data from clients on cancer research study
- Observed clinical studies and assessed health outcomes in groups of participants to support research plan.
- Gathered and organized clinical trial documentation to meet rigorous standards for site approval.
- Created and maintained database and records filing system to document data on specimen collection, processing and storage.
- Reviewed clinical data, source documentation, case report forms and investigative site regulatory files to verify accuracy and completion.
- Adhered to procedures, practices and regulatory requirements to maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Implemented electronic data capturing systems to adhere with clinical research guidelines.
- Collaborated with clinical study site and sponsor to troubleshoot and provide solutions to study-related issues.
- Reviewed data queries and listings and worked with Research Scientist to resolve data discrepancies.
- Conducted clinical trial in accordance with protocol and recorded and monitored progress.
- Oversaw project developments to provide quality deliverables while maintaining optimal efficiency.
- Organized and maintained research study regulatory documents in site binder to maintain accuracy and integrity.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2005
Skills
- Nutrition Therapy
- Public Health
- Data Collection
- Quality Control
- Health Education
- Nutrition Needs Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Data Evaluation
- Recruitment Strategies
- Nutritional Planning
- Patient Education
- Research and Development
- Educational Activities
Affiliations
Tennessee Public Health Association
Shelby County Breastfeeding Coalition
Certification
- CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor
Timeline
WIC Nutritionist
Shelby County Government
06.2016 - Current
Research Nutritionist
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
01.2015 - 05.2016
Nutrition/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Shelby County Health Department
04.2008 - 01.2015
Clinical Research Associate
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
07.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
The University of Memphis
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