Cathleen Burns DCN,RDN,LDN
Acushnet,MA
Summary
Dedicated Nutrition professional with expertise in understanding the essential need to utilize biochemical, emotional and physical data to improve healthcare outcomes. Treating the whole person
collaborating interdisciplinarily to manage virtual appointments, by creating individual treatment plans tailored to patient needs. Demonstrates strong empathic communication and pathophysiology understanding to enhance disease prevention strategies.Committed to advancing healthcare standards and improving patient outcomes through innovative practices.
Compassionate Doctor with focus on patient-centered care and clinical excellence. Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing innovative treatment plans and fostering collaborative care environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Doctor Of Clinical Nutrition
High Point Treatment Centers
Brockton, Massachusetts
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted in staff training sessions to share knowledge and experience.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritising patient safety.
- Collaborated with nurses for optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed personalized treatment plans by understanding patient history and needs.
Partner-Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
Collaborative kidney Care LLC
Acushnet, Massachusetts
07.2019 - Current
- Provided knowledgeable Nutritional Advice to support patients goals.
- Utilized diagnostic tools for accurate disease identification and treatment planning.
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- Documented patient medical history and data in company EMR system to retain accurate charts.
- Consulted with patients to address ongoing care or to adjust treatment planning to suit progress.
- Assessed diagnostic findings to determine patient treatment plans.
- Designed individualized plans with patients for various illnesses, working closely with specialists and care providers for best treatments.
- Maintained continued personal development to improve professional knowledge and competence. conditions.
- Kept detailed recommendations of medical conditions and histories, providing exceptional and individualized care.
- Worked in multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare measures, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Kept abreast with latest medical developments through continuous learning, improving accuracy. Developed comprehensive treatment plans by understanding patient history and needs.
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
Innovative Renal Care (American Renal Associates)
Traveling Nutritionist
10.2010 - Current
- Collaborated with Healthcare team to optimize Nutritional Outcomes
- Established trustful relationships with patients enhancing their comfort level during consultations and treatments.
- Developed personalized treatment plans during patient counseling sessions focused on evaluating physical, emotional and biochemical data to identify barriers which prevent patient from achieving clinical goals
- Liaised with families in assessing patient care needs.
- Assessed diagnostic findings to determine patient treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide continuity of care by integrating Nutrition services within the Interdisciplinary team to maintain high standards of healthcare services and improve outcomes
- Collaborated with physicians to facilitate medication changes within scope of practice to support individuals Bone Mineral metabolism needs as indicated, with dosage advice to suit individualized patient needs ensuring therapeutic benefits while minimizing side effects.
- Ensured smooth operation of the clinic identifying potential areas of concern and participation in monthly Quality improvement Program.
- Monitored and enforced medical practice compliance, supporting quality monitoring inspections to optimize State and Federal Inspections.
- Educated patients and staff members about Nutrition and disease prevention to enhance general wellness and boost awareness of public health issues.
- Maintained continued personal development to improve Nutrition and Integrative professional knowledge and competence.
- Worked in multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care in complex cases to perform root cause analysis to optimize treatment plan and improve outcomes.
Nutrition Consultant Acute and Long Term Care
Vibra Hospital, Multiple Long Term Care Facilities
Southeastern Massachusetts, Bristol
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with physicians, providing expert advice on dietary modifications for chronic diseases.
- Fostered relationships with local food suppliers to ensure access to fresh, high-quality produce for clients' meal plans.
- Formulated both comprehensive and individualized meal plans to assist in management of overall wellness.w
- Updated knowledge of latest trends in nutrition science through continuous professional development courses.
- Streamlined client data using advanced software systems; made tracking progress easier and more efficient.
- Educated clients about the importance of balanced diets, bringing significant improvements in their lifestyle choices.
- Organised client consultations for understanding their nutritional goals and concerns.
- Advised clients about nutrition-related behavior change to support goal achievement.
- Advised clients on therapeutic nutrition with strong focus on menu selection, preparation and planning.
- Advised clients on therapeutic nutrition with focus on menu selection and meal preparation.
- Consulted with clients to assess needs and establish Care plans.
- Conducted nutritional assessments based on patient health history and energy requirements.
- Completed scheduled client check-ins to discuss progress and address challenges.
- Calculated macronutrients and helped clients understand energy balance.
- Drafted nutrient-dense recipes and meal plans to support wellness goals.
- Refined existing nutrition programmes and developed new evidence-based initiatives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve clients' nutritional and overall health though food and lifestyle changes.
- Supervised preparation and serving of meals, making suggestions for improvements based on client objectives.
- Encouraged preventive care measures amongst patients through proper diet planning and motivational counseling sessions.
Southcoast Hospitals Group Internship
Self-Employed
New Bedford, Massachusetts
01.2009 - 06.2014
- Provided valuable support for interns providing hands on learning in an environment that encourages diversity and teamwork.
- Solved complex problems with effective teamwork and communication skills to foster learning.
- Worked productively with interns to achieve common goals.
- Carried out duties with strict compliance to company standards and policies.
- Made positive contributions to team and workplace, consistently exceeding expectations.
- Established and nurtured positive professional relationships within working environments.
- Generated written nutrition education materials with attention to grammar and spelling to optimize patient understanding
- Shadowed senior team members to develop practical knowledge and gain critical industry-specific skills.
Director of Dietary Services /Registered Dietitian
The Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
New Bedford, Massachusetts
05.1994 - 05.2014
- Educated patients about the importance of balanced diet in disease management.
- Enhanced understanding of food groups with 1:1 nutrition counseling
- Supervision of employees including scheduling, organizing, delegating essential tasks, directing, controlling and reviewing activities of the department while maintaining effective interdisciplinary communication.
- Promoted healthy eating habits through informative leaflets and presentations.re
- Devised nutrient-dense meals for patients suffering from malnutrition.
- Consulted with clients to assess needs and establish action plans.
- Monitored and recorded client progress in account files and company databases.
- Interviewed clients to gather medical history and evaluate energy requirements and restrictions.
- Developed instructional aids and templates to help clients learn new habits.
- Monitored food intake and quality to provide nutritional care in food service settings.
- Coordinated nutrition care with other members of health care team ensuring best possible results. periodic intervals to track individual progress.
- Coordinated nutrition care with other members of health care team ensuring best possible results.
Education
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition - Nutrition and Integrative Health
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, Maryland 01.2015 - 05.2018
Nutrition
Rutgers University
Newark, New Jersey 01.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Nutrition
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury 09.2008 - 05.2012
Dietetic Internship - Nutrition
Marywood University
ScrantonSkills
- Patient family education
- Blood work interpretation
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Empathic communication
- Pathophysiology understanding
- Disease prevention strategist
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Virtual appointments
- Individual treatment plans
Websites
Certification
Registered Dietitian
Licensed by the Board of Dietetics in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire and Florida
Timeline
Doctor Of Clinical Nutrition
High Point Treatment Centers
04.2020 - Current
Partner-Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
Collaborative kidney Care LLC
07.2019 - Current
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition - Nutrition and Integrative Health
Maryland University of Integrative Health
01.2015 - 05.2018
Nutrition Consultant Acute and Long Term Care
Vibra Hospital, Multiple Long Term Care Facilities
01.2014 - 01.2018
Nutrition
Rutgers University
01.2012 - 05.2013
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
Innovative Renal Care (American Renal Associates)
10.2010 - Current
Southcoast Hospitals Group Internship
Self-Employed
01.2009 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Nutrition
New York Institute of Technology
09.2008 - 05.2012
Director of Dietary Services /Registered Dietitian
The Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.1994 - 05.2014
Dietetic Internship - Nutrition
Marywood University
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