Caroline Smith
Auburn,AL
Summary
Caring and dedicated nutrition professional with over 20 years of experience in clinical and food service production in hospital, home and community settings.
Successfully educated patients and families, planned menus and monitored progress toward goals. Relates food preferences, affordability and cultural/religious dietary practices to sensible meal plans for prescribed diets.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Dietitian
DCH Home Health
08.2010 - 03.2014
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assessed nutritional needs of Home Health patients and assisted patients, families and nursing staff with appropriate nutritional care including diet education.
- Completed entries in medical records, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian, Per Diem
DCH Regional Medical Center
09.2002 - 08.2010
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Monitored nutritional status of patient's receiving nutrition support.
- Worked closely with Nutrition Services to meet patient's needs and preferences.
Church Food Service Hostess Volunteer
St Mark United Methodist Church
08.1996 - 05.2009
- Planned menus, purchased products and managed production and service. Assisted with meal preparation, service and cleaning.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
Clinical Dietitian
DCH Regional Medical Center
08.1989 - 01.1993
Clinical and Management Dietitian
Bryce Hospital
01.1989 - 08.1989
Education
Fulfillment of Requirements For Dietetics Exam
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.1986
Skills
- Nutrition Assessment
- Individualized Care Plans
- Nutrition/Diet Education
- In-service Educator
- Food Service Production
- Sanitation and Safety
Certification
Certification in Adult Weight Management - American Dietetic Association
Registration Eligible for Dietitian Examination
Additional Information
Registered Dietitian from 1989-2018. Registration was dropped due to being a caretaker of family members.
Eligible to take the exam again.
Timeline
Home Health Dietitian
DCH Home Health
08.2010 - 03.2014
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian, Per Diem
DCH Regional Medical Center
09.2002 - 08.2010
Church Food Service Hostess Volunteer
St Mark United Methodist Church
08.1996 - 05.2009
Clinical Dietitian
DCH Regional Medical Center
08.1989 - 01.1993
Clinical and Management Dietitian
Bryce Hospital
01.1989 - 08.1989
Fulfillment of Requirements For Dietetics Exam
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Auburn University
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