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Haven Kitchens

Lexington,KY

Summary

Knowledgeable Clinical Dietitian with 17 years educating patients and families, monitoring patient nutrition and managing physician-ordered diets. Demonstrated success in collaborating with clinicians to optimize patient plans. Thrive in challenging, fast-paced settings when managing multiple tasks and working with various patients.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dietitian

Homestead Post Acute
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed educational materials to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless delivery of nutrition services.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized counseling sessions, focusing on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and goal-setting strategies.
  • Optimized clinical workflow by maintaining detailed documentation and efficient communication with colleagues.
  • Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized nutrition plans based on individual needs and medical conditions.
  • Evaluated food service operations for quality assurance purposes, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and costeffectiveness.

Registered Dietitian

RD Associates
09.2018 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless delivery of nutrition services.
  • Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
  • Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
  • Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
  • Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.

Registered Dietitian

Dietary Consultants Inc
08.2012 - 08.2018
  • Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
  • Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
  • Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
  • Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
  • Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.2005

Skills

  • Diabetes management
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Meal Planning
  • Enteral Nutrition
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Nutrition education
  • Menu development

Pertinent Experience

Nutrition assessments and interactions with patients or residents in hospital or nursing home setting with documented diagnoses of physical and/ or intellectual disabilities.

Personal experience of having a child with a chromosome disorder involving congenital heart defects and mild mental disability/ learning disabilities.

Timeline

Registered Dietitian

Homestead Post Acute
08.2023 - Current

Registered Dietitian

RD Associates
09.2018 - 07.2023

Registered Dietitian

Dietary Consultants Inc
08.2012 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

University of Kentucky

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