Dawn Gannaw
Maple Valley,WA
Summary
As a Clinical Dietetic Technician with over 20 years of experience at Mary Bridge Hospital, I take pride in working closely with patients and their families to enhance hospital outcomes by optimizing nutrition tailored to their specific disease states.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mary Bridge Home Infusion
MultiCare Health
12.2022 - Current
- Efficiently assist with patient monthly formula and supply orders.
- Assist MBISS Dietitian in placing new enteral orders as per external nutrition prescriptions.
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans based on patient needs, preferences, and goals.
- Proactively handled a heavy influx of phone calls and voicemail messages, always maintaining a positive and helpful attitude to swiftly address any concerns.
Clinical Dietetic Technician
MultiCare Health
06.2004 - Current
- Screen and monitor for change in nutrition risk status in hospitalized patients.
- Reduce hospital readmission rates with effective dietary interventions tailored to patients'' specific needs.
- Develop strong relationships with food service personnel to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality meals that meet individual nutritional requirements.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of care, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented dietary interventions by regularly monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting plans as needed.
- Prepare formula for the pediatric patients at Mary Bridge
Home Health Nutrition Customer Service
Byram Healthcare
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Collaborated with case managers, nursing professionals, dietitians, and doctors to facilitate seamless onboarding of new tube feeding patients.
- Handled 24/7 emergency phone support, attending to families' inquiries and troubleshooting concerns with Kangaroo Joey enteral pumps and systems.
- Efficiently managed multiple calls per day for monthly order placement of enteral, incontinence, and wound supplies.
- Supported authorization department and internal dietitian in streamlining the collaboration process.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dietetic Technology
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WAAssociate of Arts - General
Highline Community College
Des Moines, WASkills
- Computer Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Cardiovascular Nutrition
- Diabetes Education
- Patient Counseling
- Allergy management
- Pediatric nutrition
- Gastrointestinal Nutrition
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Monitoring
Timeline
Mary Bridge Home Infusion
MultiCare Health
12.2022 - Current
Home Health Nutrition Customer Service
Byram Healthcare
09.2008 - 09.2009
Clinical Dietetic Technician
MultiCare Health
06.2004 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dietetic Technology
Shoreline Community College
Associate of Arts - General
Highline Community College