Erin Needham
Farmingdale,NY
Summary
Registered Dietitian with 20 years of experience
working in a skilled nursing facility. Experienced with rehab, long term care, adult day care, dialysis, dementia, vent/trach patients. Skilled in conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Cold Spring Hills Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
08.2003 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents, considering their medical history, dietary needs, and special dietary requirements.
- Provide nutritional counseling and diet education to residents and their families.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care and support.
- Follow regulations for completing the Minimum Data Sets (MDS) as appropriate.
- Attend and participate in resident care plan meetings and developed appropriate integrated care plans.
- Review monthly weights and identify significant weight changes and place appropriate interventions and documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition
Long Island University, CW Post
Brookville, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Long Island University, C.W. Post
Brookville, NY01.2001
Skills
- Nutrition education
- Written and verbal communication
- Organizational, analytical, problem solving, time management, attention to detail
- Electronic Medical Records
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Nutrition needs assessment
- Listening skills
- Compassion, patience, and empathy
- Nutrition Support
- Therapeutic diets
- Ability to listen actively
Timeline
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Cold Spring Hills Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation
08.2003 - Current
Master of Science - Nutrition
Long Island University, CW Post
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Long Island University, C.W. Post
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