Cassandra Tilley
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Newark,TX
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Dietitian with 4+ years of acute/inpatient experience, looking to travel/relocate to a nature-lover's playground. Strong communicator with outstanding active listening skills and adept at meeting patients on their own individual level. Advocator for patients and team members alike. Thrive in supportive settings that encourage continual learning and development of new skills. Fully vaccinated.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Clinical Dietitian
Medical City Alliance
Fort Worth, TX
09.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Clinical Dietitian II
Wise Health System
Decatur, TX
05.2018 - Current
- Covered both Critical Care and Med Surg units, providing the appropriate level of individualized and specialized nutrition care
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to achieve best outcomes and advocate for patients.
- Educated patients on dietary strategies to manage chronic conditions at their individual learning level.
Youth Educator for EFNEP
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Fort Worth, TX
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Mid-level manager and lead youth nutrition educator of Tarrant County's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
- Taught a series of nutrition lessons to K-12th grade youth, with special attention to those of lower economic status and the difficulties they face with food insecurity
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities and cooking demos.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate very culturally diverse learners
Dietetic Intern
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Completed 1200 + supervised practice hours through one of the most highly regarded internship programs in Texas
- Clinical rotation with Wise Health System, pediatric rotations in GI and musculoskeletal clinics with Children's Medical Center.
- Foodservice rotation included taking inventory of supplies, performing audits of meal trays and diet ambassadors, and shadowing each team member to understand and appreciate their roles.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2015
Skills
- Critical Care nutrition
- Writing tube feedings and TPNs while minimizing refeeding syndrome
- Critical thinking and problem solving during global shortages
- Special interests in post-bariatric complications, cardiology, and COVID-19
- Individualized nutrition assessments & malnutrition screens
- Effective interdisciplinary care
Timeline
PRN Clinical Dietitian
Medical City Alliance
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Dietitian II
Wise Health System
05.2018 - Current
Youth Educator for EFNEP
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
04.2017 - 05.2018
Dietetic Intern
Texas Woman's University
06.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Nutrition Sciences
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Texas Woman's University