GAIL M. SWINEY
Summary
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist delivering evidence-based nutrition assessments, counseling, and care planning for clients looking to manage chronic disease, optimize athletic performance, or general guidance for a healthy lifestyle. Brings experience working with diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune disease, and gastrointestinal conditions. Manages a high-volume caseload, strengthens retention through goal-focused follow-up, and partners with providers to align nutrition interventions with broader treatment plans.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian
HUSK Nutrition
01.2022 - Current
- Develop individualized, evidence-based nutrition and wellness plans tailored to clients' medical conditions, health goals, and lifestyles.
- Conduct 90–100 comprehensive nutrition assessments monthly addressing weight management, diabetes, hypertension, and other health concerns.
- Provide nutrition education, motivational counseling, and behavioral support to promote sustainable lifestyle changes.
- Achieved client retention rates above 75% for second sessions and 50% for at least three sessions, fostering long-term client relationships.
- Streamlined insurance verification, billing, scheduling, and administrative functions, enhancing overall practice operations.
Outpatient Clinical Dietitian, Part-Time
CMG Southside Gastrointestinal Center
06.2016 - 12.2021
- Provided personalized nutrition counseling for gastrointestinal issues, including celiac disease, cirrhosis, alpha-gal allergy, and gastroparesis, as well as for diabetes and obesity, enhancing patient understanding and management of conditions.
- Partnered with primary care providers and specialists to create evidence-based nutrition interventions, improving patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Guided patients in establishing SMART goals and implementing individualized nutrition care plans.
- Performed follow-up visits to assess patient progress and strengthen adherence to nutrition recommendations, ensuring ongoing support and adjustment of care plans.
Clinical Dietitian, Full-Time
Centra PACE
Farmville, Virginia
05.2016 - 12.2021
- Managed complex nutrition needs for patients with chronic kidney disease, diabetes, dementia, celiac disease, dysphagia, and enteral feeding, optimizing care in a community-based setting.
- Delivered Medical Nutrition Therapy through comprehensive nutrition assessments, education, dietary modifications, supplementation recommendations, and individualized interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Coordinated nutrition care plans with UVA Dialysis Registered Dietitian to ensure continuity and quality of care for shared patients.
EFNEP and Food Safety Program Technician
University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture Research and Extension
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Responded to food safety inquiries and authored nutrition-related articles for Navigating Life's Journey, engaging an audience of approximately 5,000 subscribers.
- Coordinated nutrition education material orders while monitoring state and county budgets to ensure effective allocation of resources.
- Developed and contributed infant and toddler nutrition education content to Best Care, enhancing childcare education programs.
Lactation Technician
Arkansas Children's Hospital
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Interpreted physician and dietitian orders for pediatric patients receiving expressed breast milk or infant formula, ensuring compliance with care protocols.
- Coordinated care among dietitians, physicians, nurses, and lactation consultants to facilitate safe, appropriate patient management.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Dietetics
Iowa State University
07-2015
Graduate Dietetic Internship -
Iowa State University
07-2015
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
James Madison University
05-2011
Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutrition Assessment and Care Planning Gastrointestinal Nutrition Diabetes and Chronic Disease Management Renal Nutrition Nutrition Counseling and Education Nutrition Care Process Interdisciplinary Collaboration Patient Goal Setting Nutrition Writing and Public Education
- Microsoft Office Suite Meditech Cerner Electronic Medical Records Nutrition Documentation and Reporting
Certification
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) | August 2015
- Credential ID: 86013171
- State Licensure: District of Columbia | Illinois | Florida | Maryland
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Six peer Take a Bow nominations, 2018–2019, Centra Touching Unique Lives in Practice (TULIP) Award nominee, June 2019, Arkansas Children's Hospital Nutrition Services Employee of the Month, June 2014
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
HUSK Nutrition
01.2022 - Current
Outpatient Clinical Dietitian, Part-Time
CMG Southside Gastrointestinal Center
06.2016 - 12.2021
Clinical Dietitian, Full-Time
Centra PACE
05.2016 - 12.2021
EFNEP and Food Safety Program Technician
University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture Research and Extension
08.2015 - 03.2016
Lactation Technician
Arkansas Children's Hospital
03.2014 - 04.2016
Graduate Certificate - Dietetics
Iowa State University
Graduate Dietetic Internship -
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
James Madison University