Glorie Kang
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Results-driven Registered Dietitian with a diverse healthcare background spanning clinical nutrition, diabetes education, patient counseling, and healthcare leadership. Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, mentoring interns, and delivering evidence-based nutrition care to diverse patient populations. Committed to improving health outcomes through compassionate, individualized care and clinical excellence.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dietitian
Morrison Healthcare
Gulf Breeze, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized nutrition care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize dietary interventions and improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on dietary modifications and nutritional guidelines for chronic disease management.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' nutritional needs and preferences.
- Mentored junior dietitians and interns in clinical practices and evidence-based nutrition strategies.
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
Clinical Dietitian
Baptist Healthcare, Gulf Breeze Hospital
Gulf Breeze, FL
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Performed detailed nutrition evaluations and developed tailored interventions to enhance care for high-risk patients in critical and surgical settings.
- Conducted nutrition-focused physical examinations on patients identified as at risk for malnutrition and implemented targeted nutritional interventions.
- Engaged with diverse healthcare professionals to evaluate patients' nutritional needs and provide effective dietary guidance.
- Collaborated with treatment team to develop and execute novel nutrition strategies aimed at optimizing nutritional health of COVID-19 patients during pandemic.
- Facilitated nutrition education sessions for patients and family members, focusing on conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, and obesity.
- Developed and delivered educational sessions for dietary staff on optimal diets for patients with diabetes and cardiac conditions.
- Facilitated individualized weight loss counseling sessions for patients and staff to promote healthier lifestyle choices.
- Developed and delivered educational classes on tube feeding and congestive heart failure for nursing students.
Dietetic Intern
Bay Pines Veteran Affairs Healthcare System, Bay Pines, FL
Bay Pines, FL
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Completed 42-week ACEND accredited program focused on medical nutrition therapy (MNT). Assisted in rotations across general medicine, cardiology, oncology, surgery, nutrition support, geriatrics, outpatient counseling, diabetes, and renal care. Participated in community experiences to enhance practical knowledge.
- Provided individual outpatient weight management counseling as well as group MOVE! Classes
- Taught group classes to Veterans and their families on the “Nutritional Management of Diabetes” and “Healthy Eating for Heart Failure”
- Facilitated employee training sessions on dysphagia diets and contributed to the development of a new mechanical diet.
- Community (Areas of focus included: pediatrics, school food service, Extension Service, and WIC)
- Facilitated nutrition education by developing and delivering cooking classes and materials across diverse community settings.
Psychiatric Technician
United States Navy
Portsmouth, VA
07.1989 - 07.1999
- Provided direct patient care in an acute psychiatric inpatient unit
- Performed psychiatric intake and daily assessments on hospitalized patients
- Led therapeutic group sessions with acutely mentally ill patients
- Worked collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop individualized treatment plans
- Taught alcohol and addiction classes in the inpatient alcohol treatment unit
- Designed and implemented stress management and suicide prevention outpatient crisis intervention classes
- Worked as a case manager providing resource liaison services to assist patients being discharged from the military
Education
Bachelor of Science - Foods and Nutrition
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2016
Skills
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
- Nutrition Assessment & Malnutrition Identification
- Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition Support
- Diabetes Education & Weight Management Counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE)
- Patient & Staff Nutrition Education
- Teaching Kitchens & Wellness Programming
- Public Speaking & Group Presentations
- Interdisciplinary Care Collaboration
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Electronic Medical Records Proficiency
- Critical Care & Medical-Surgical Nutrition
- Precepting & Staff Training
Leadership & Volunteer Service
- Gulf Breeze Hospital, Preceptor for Dietetic Intern, 2021-06, 2021-09,
- United States Navy, Senior non-commissioned officer, 1997-07, 1999-07
- Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, 2015-12, 2016-02
Timeline
Lead Dietitian
Morrison Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Baptist Healthcare, Gulf Breeze Hospital
03.2018 - 11.2021
Dietetic Intern
Bay Pines Veteran Affairs Healthcare System, Bay Pines, FL
08.2016 - 05.2017
Psychiatric Technician
United States Navy
07.1989 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Foods and Nutrition
San Diego State University