Chelsea Dungey
Banner Health
Surprise,AZ
4
years of professional experience
I am a dedicated Dietetic Technician with experience conducting nutrition assessments, providing patient education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes. I work closely with nursing, physicians, dietitians, food service, and other departments to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. My experience has strengthened my skills in quality monitoring, documentation, compliance, and process improvement, which has inspired my interest in transitioning into a Quality Improvement role where I can contribute to improving patient outcomes and organizational performance.
Work History
Clinical Dietetic Technician
3 Years 8 Months- Assess patients' nutritional status and dietary needs to develop individualized nutrition goals and support appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate with Registered Dietitians, physicians, nurses, food service, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver patient-centered nutrition care
- Conduct nutrition screenings and evaluations, communicating findings and recommendations to healthcare providers to support treatment plan
- Serve as a liaison between patients, nursing units, and food service operations to ensure accurate implementation of therapeutic diets
- Educate patients and families on prescribed diets, nutrition recommendations, and strategies to support health and recovery goals
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance nutrition services, regulatory compliance, and patient outcome
Education
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with an emphasis in Dietetics
Timeline
Clinical Dietetic Technician
Banner Health
12.2022 - CurrentRead More
University Of Arizona
Bachelor of Science
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Awards
- Provided inventory tracking and supplement utilization data to Clinical Nutrition and Culinary Services teams to support operational efficiency.
- Participated in the Skin Champion Team, expanding expertise in wound prevention, wound healing, ostomy care, wound vac management, and prevention of healthcare-acquired pressure injuries.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide education on nutritional supplements, therapeutic diets, and nutrition interventions supporting wound healing.
- Partnered with nursing leaders to improve wound documentation accuracy and support interdisciplinary patient care initiatives.
- Conducted monthly hand hygiene secret shopper audits and maintained compliance documentation to support infection prevention efforts.
- Participated in daily Quality Improvement Test Tray audits to evaluate meal quality, accuracy, and patient service standards.
- Co-led the Wellness Fair "Rethink Your Drink" Nutrition Booth, creating educational materials, interactive displays, and community health promotion activities.
- Co-led National Nutrition Month 2024 initiatives, developing educational displays and organizing wellness events to promote nutrition awareness.
- Recognized for exceptional patient care and teamwork as a DAISY Bee Award Nominee (2026).