Proven nutrition leader successful at managing all aspects of nutrition care while ensuring regulatory compliance and positive health outcomes. Passionate about improving wellness by empowering individuals though nutrition education, personal guidance, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Highly skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary practitioners to optimize care, support wellness goals, and maintain high standards of service and professionalism. Recognized for fostering positive relationships and delivering compassionate, results driven nutrition support.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Living Clinical Dietitian, Elim Park Baptist Home
HHS, LLC
Dripping Springs, TX
01.2023 - Current
Provided medical nutrition therapy for residents in post-acute care rehabilitation and skilled nursing care units. Conducted thorough nutrition evaluations to support individualized care plans. Educated residents and families on disease-specific diets and healthy eating practices.
YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH SYSTEM (Formerly Milford Hospital)
Bridgeport, CT
01.2000 - 01.2022
Established and directed nutritional aspects of patients care. Managed Nutrition Services team, ensuring excellence in clinical nutrition care.
Management and Education
Directed operations for Clinical Nutrition Services.
Developed standards for nutrition care, utilizing evidence-based nutrition guidelines.
Pioneered establishment of Nutrition Counseling Center, which served to provide nutrition therapy in out-patient setting.
Spearheaded contractual relationship between Milford Hospital and Home-Care agency for Dietitians, providing consultation services.
Built sustaining relationships, supporting dedicated interdisciplinary team.
Designed and executed nutrition-related quality metrics, ensuring positive patient outcomes.
Practiced in compliance with federal regulations and Joint Commission standards, maintaining successful hospital accreditation.
Managed team of Registered Dietitians and Registered Dietetic Technicians, promoting Standards of Professional Behaviors. Provided ongoing competency-based education and training.
Coordinated with universities and directed dietetic interns, offering clinical rotations and serving as Dietetic Intern preceptor.
Collaborated in development of fiscal budgets, responsibly managing labor and supply expenses.
Clinical Nutrition Care
Provided Medical Nutrition Therapy for hospital and community-based patient populations.
Managed nutrition care plans for patients receiving parenteral and enteral nutrition.
Counseled patients in individual and group settings, ensuring guidance navigating nutrition information for prevention and disease management.
Clinical Dietitian
HOSPITAL OF SAINT RAPHAEL
New Haven, CT
Skilled professional, offering expertise in conducting medical nutrition therapy for both inpatient and out-patient patient populations.
Education
Dietetic Internship -
Hospital of Saint Raphael
New Haven, CT
Master of Science (MS) - Health Sciences
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science (BS) - General Dietetics
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
Skills
Epic and Meditech Superuser
Food and Nutrition Service Software programming and integration with Electronic Health Record
Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
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