Hailey Esparza
Lumberton,TX
Summary
Nutrition professional with extensive experience in healthcare services, including dietary assessment and care planning. Develops individualized nutrition care plans and delivers client education to support improved patient outcomes. Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and client relationship management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Consultant
Nutrition Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Developed personalized meal guidance for weight management and health needs.
- Reviewed client progress and adjusted nutrition recommendations accordingly.
- Educated clients on balanced eating, portion control, and supplement use.
- Provided follow-up support for ongoing nutrition questions and lifestyle changes.
- Conducted intake interviews to assess dietary habits and wellness goals.
District / Lead Dietitian
Healthcare Services Group
01.2018 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans with nursing and dietary teams
- Reviewed resident diets for clinical needs and dietary restrictions
- Educated residents and families on therapeutic diets
- Conducted nutritional assessments for long-term care residents
- Monitored meal service for Healthcare Services Group quality standards
- Assisted with survey readiness by preparing necessary documentation through compliant dietary documentation
Clinical Dietitian II
St. Elizabeth Hospital, St. Mary, Japer Memorial
04.2015 - 08.2020
- Developed therapeutic diet plans for inpatient and outpatient clinical cases.
- Counseled patients and families on meal planning and medical nutrition therapy.
- Conducted nutritional assessments, including anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, and dietary intake analysis.
- Assessed patient nutritional needs across St. Elizabeth Hospital, St. Mary, Japer Memorial units.
- Reviewed medical records for labs, diagnoses, allergies, and nutrition risk.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
PRN Clinical Dietitian
Post-Acute Medical Rehabilitation
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Assessed nutrition status for post-acute rehabilitation patients.
- Developed individualized care plans for medical recovery and therapy support.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Coordinated with nursing, therapy, and physician teams on diet changes.
PRN Clinical Dietitian
Mid Jefferson Extended Care
03.2017 - 09.2017
Nutrition Professor
Sowela Technical Community College
12.2012 - 08.2015
WIC Registered Dietitian
AHEC/Department of Health & Hospitals
08.2014 - 04.2015
Clinical Dietitian
Lake Charles Memorial Health Systems
12.2012 - 08.2014
Outpatient Dietitian
Moss Memorial Health Clinic
12.2012 - 08.2014
Education
Masters of Health and Human Performance - Nutrition and Wellness
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12-2012
Dietetic Internship -
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12-2012
Bachelor of Allied Health - Dietetics
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05-2011
Skills
- Dietary assessment and care planning
- Nutrition therapy and diet management
- Patient counseling and nutritional education
- Regulatory compliance and best practices
- Strategic planning and work prioritization
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Training and development
- Client relationships and rapport building
- Performance assessments and attention to detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Training and development
- Client relationships
- Performance assessments
- Assessments
- Continuous improvement
- Client rapport
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
Title: MS, RDN, LDN
Certification
- Licensed in AL, FL, GA, ID, KY, LA, MN, NC, OR, PA, TX
Timeline
Independent Consultant
Nutrition Solutions
01.2023 - Current
District / Lead Dietitian
Healthcare Services Group
01.2018 - Current
PRN Clinical Dietitian
Post-Acute Medical Rehabilitation
07.2017 - 12.2017
PRN Clinical Dietitian
Mid Jefferson Extended Care
03.2017 - 09.2017
Clinical Dietitian II
St. Elizabeth Hospital, St. Mary, Japer Memorial
04.2015 - 08.2020
WIC Registered Dietitian
AHEC/Department of Health & Hospitals
08.2014 - 04.2015
Nutrition Professor
Sowela Technical Community College
12.2012 - 08.2015
Clinical Dietitian
Lake Charles Memorial Health Systems
12.2012 - 08.2014
Outpatient Dietitian
Moss Memorial Health Clinic
12.2012 - 08.2014
Masters of Health and Human Performance - Nutrition and Wellness
McNeese State University
Dietetic Internship -
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Allied Health - Dietetics
Nicholls State University