Dan Munford
Middletown,DE
Summary
Skilled clinical dietitian with over 25 years of experience educating patients, monitoring nutrition, and overseeing therapeutic diets. Highly skilled at collaborating with practitioners to optimize patient care. Proven to help organizations grow by providing personalized care, implementing evidence-based practices, and developing tailored nutritional plans.
Adept at integrating functional nutrition and health promotion, I leveraged my expertise in clinical nutrition and patient empowerment at the Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance veterans' health outcomes. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and diabetes management, my approach has significantly improved patient adherence and wellness.
Compassionate Outpatient Dietitian known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in nutritional counseling, meal planning, and diabetes education. Strong in communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills which enhance patient care and adherence to dietary programs.
Highly knowledgeable Outpatient Dietitian with diverse experience in providing nutritional counseling and education. Strengths include the ability to develop individualized meal plans, tailoring advice to specific lifestyle needs, and promoting healthy dietary habits. Previously implemented successful weight management programs and improved patient health outcomes through comprehensive nutritional strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Dietitian
Department of Veterans Affairs
DE
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborating with the Whole Health Department to provide whole health nutrition education to veterans.
- Integrating the whole health concept into my practice and making appropriate referrals to healthcare specialists as needed.
- Establishing a rapport with veterans and empowering them with the knowledge needed to assist them in taking increased ownership of their health.
- Providing health and wellness presentations on minority, men's, and women's health, fitness, and integrative nutrition within the community.
- Providing nutrition presentations to the Wilmington VAMC nursing staff.
- Utilizing the InBody scale to assess the body composition and fat of veterans.
- Interpreting the results of the InBody results to assist veterans with altering body composition to achieve better health.
- Designing educational materials for use in group classes or individual sessions.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Advising veterans on lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and wellness.
- Performing full nutritional assessments.
- Educating veterans, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Developing diets to meet nutritional requirements for Veterans with special conditions.
- Recommending supplements as needed based on individual needs and preferences.
- Helping veterans manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Providing nutrition education and counseling to veterans with chronic diseases.
- Conducted research on the latest nutrition trends and best practices.
Inpatient Care Dietitian
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided reliable education to veterans and families in a healthcare setting
- Assessed, developed, and counseled veterans and their families on medical nutrition therapy for preventive care and disease management.
- Functioned as a member of the health care team, with expertise in nutritional care.
- Translated the latest scientific findings and information so that they are easy for our staff, veterans, and caregivers to understand and put into practice.
- Documented clinical treatment is provided through the use of electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient's nutritional status, identified nutrition-related problems, and developed appropriate interventions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the nutritional needs of patients.
- Educated families on proper nutrition when caring for a loved one at home.
- Referred patients to other relevant services to foster continuity of care.
- Delivered thorough and accurate documentation to create detailed additions to patient's electronic health record.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Developed individualized nutrition care plans based on patient's medical history and nutritional needs.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Recommended nutritional supplements when appropriate.
- Prepared reports summarizing results of patient assessments and progress notes.
- Counseled patients on how to modify their diets for weight loss or gain, allergies, diabetes, hypertension.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Outpatient Dietitian
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Collaborating with Whole Health Department to provide whole health nutrition education to Veterans
- Integrating whole health concept into my practice and making appropriate referrals to healthcare specialists as needed
- Establishing a rapport with Veterans and empowering them with the knowledge needed to assist them with taking increased ownership of their health
- Providing health and wellness presentations on minority, men's, and women's health, fitness, and integrative nutrition within the community
- Providing nutrition presentations to Wilmington VAMC nursing staff
- Utilizing the InBody scale to assess the body composition fat of patients
- Interpreting the results of the InBody results to assist patients with altering body composition to achieve better health
Health Promotion Dietitian
Sterling Medical
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Assessed nutritional needs of clients through nutrition screenings and interviews.
- Recommended supplements as needed based on individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including diet instructions and laboratory results.
- Provided nutrition education and counseling to patients with chronic diseases.
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
- Referred patients to other relevant services to foster continuity of care.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Instructed patients on how to read food labels for healthy choices when grocery shopping.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Designed educational materials for use in group classes or individual sessions.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and wellness.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
Education
Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition - Integrative And Functional Nutrition
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD05-2027
Certificate in Healthcare Risk Management -
University of Delaware
01.2014
M.S. - Health and Physical Education
Howard University
Washington, DC01.1998
US Army Officers Basic Course -
Fort Sam Houston, TX01.1992
B.S. - Clinical Nutrition concentration
Howard University
Washington, DC01.1991
Commissioned Second Lieutenant -
Howard University
Washing, D.C.01.1990
Skills
- Clinical nutrition
- Bariatric nutrition therapy
- Renal nutrition therapy
- Cardiovascular nutrition therapy
- Gastrointestinal nutrition therapy
- Integrative and functional nutrition
- Hypertension/pre-hypertension nutrition therapy
- Diabetes/pre-diabetes nutrition therapy
- Metabolic syndrome / Insulin resistance
- Nutrition Assessment
- Individualized medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition coaching
- Client empowerment
- Treatment adherence
- Exercise counseling
- Health promotion and education
- Chronic metabolic disease prevention and management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Diabetes management
- Sports nutrition
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Dietary counseling
- Clinical documentation
- Supplement recommendations
- Telehealth (individual and group settings)
Healthtrainingcompleted
- Eating for Whole Health (VA Seminar)
- Eating for Whole Health: Functional Approaches to Food and Drink (TMS)
- Whole Health for Pain and Suffering (VA Seminar)
- Whole Health for Pain and Suffering: An Integrative Approach (TMS)
- Whole Health for Mental Health and Well Being (TMS)
- Health Promotion and Wellness (TMS)
- Health Coaching for Success Part 1: Coaching Fundamentals (TMS)
- Health Coaching for Success Part 2: Changing Behavior (TMS)
- Health Coaching for Success Part 3: Preparing to Coach (TMS)
- Win with MOVE Employee Health (TMS)
Currentlicensescertifications
- Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist- Delaware Division of Professional Regulation
- Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management- CDR
- Board Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA)
- Certified Exercise Physiologist - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- Certified Personal Trainer - NSCA
- Certified Personal Trainer- ACSM
- Certified Health Coach-National Society of Health Coaches
- Lifestyle Coach- National Diabetes Prevention Program- Centers for Disease Control
Timeline
Outpatient Dietitian
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2022 - Current
Inpatient Care Dietitian
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2021 - 12.2021
Outpatient Dietitian
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2016 - 12.2021
Health Promotion Dietitian
Sterling Medical
01.2016 - 12.2016
Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition - Integrative And Functional Nutrition
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Certificate in Healthcare Risk Management -
University of Delaware
M.S. - Health and Physical Education
Howard University
US Army Officers Basic Course -
B.S. - Clinical Nutrition concentration
Howard University
Commissioned Second Lieutenant -
Howard University
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