Doreen Fernandez
Summary
Clinical Dietitian with extensive experience at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, specializing in nutritional assessments and personalized diet plans for chronic conditions. Skilled in enhancing patient health outcomes through effective dietary planning and education. Committed to supporting diverse patient needs and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Nyack, NY
07.2005 - Current
Screened and assessed at-risk patients, providing diet education and follow up before discharge.
Completed and documented all work using the EPIC computer program
Implemented specialized diets for patients with chronic conditions, ensuring nutritional adequacy.
Counseled patients and families on dietary changes necessary for improved health outcomes
Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
Led individual and group diet instruction and counseling, utilizing Propio/Cyracom translator for diverse patient populations.
Education
Bachelor's - Nutrition and Food Science
Hunter College
New York, NY, USA01.1993
Skills
- Critical care nutrition
- Enteral nutrition
- Parenteral nutrition
- Renal nutrition
- Cardiovascular nutrition
- Oncology nutrition
- Gastrointestinal nutrition
- Bariatric nutrition
- Pulmonary nutrition
- Geriatric nutrition
- Pediatric nutrition
- Weight management
- Diabetes management
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Health promotion
- Nutritional assessment
- Nutrition recommendations
- Nutrition counseling
- Patient education
- Written and verbal communication
- Electronic medical records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Affiliations
Member of the American Dietetic Association
Certification
- Registered Dietitian
- Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
07.2005 - Current
Bachelor's - Nutrition and Food Science
Hunter College
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