Heather Chuma
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Knowledgeable Clinical Dietitian with three 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian
Yale
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless delivery of nutrition services.
- Developed educational materials to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families.
- 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.
- Initiated process improvements within the department that resulted in streamlined workflows for more efficient patient care management.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized nutrition plans based on individual needs and medical conditions.
- Provided expert guidance to clients seeking weight loss solutions, offering effective strategies tailored to individual goals.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends through ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring best practices were applied in daily practice.
- Evaluated food service operations for quality assurance purposes, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and costeffectiveness.
- Conducted food demonstrations to educate clients on meal preparation techniques, improving adherence to dietary guidelines.
- Streamlined meal planning processes using specialized software tools, saving time while providing accurate results for clients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing effective discharge planning and follow-up support for patients with complex nutritional needs.
- Successfully managed high-risk pregnancies using targeted nutritional plans designed to support both mother''s and baby''s health.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs and conditions.
- 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.
- Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals in creating nutrition-related treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT06.2021
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Warde High School
Fairfield, CT06.2013
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Gastrointestinal Nutrition
- Sports nutrition
- Meal Planning
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Cardiovascular Nutrition
- Oncology nutrition
- Prenatal nutrition
- Renal Nutrition
- Enteral Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
- Vegetarian Nutrition
- Pediatric nutrition
- Nutrition education
- Postnatal Nutrition
- Bariatric Nutrition
- Vegan Nutrition
- Cultural Competency
- Health Promotion
- Special diets
- Meal distribution
- Written and verbal communication
- Patient Education
- Nutrition counseling
- Sanitation rules and regulations
- Electronic Medical Records
- Nutritional analysis
- Individualized support
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Healthy eating tips
- Nutrition therapy
- Disease Prevention
- Dietary planning
- Health Education
- Vegetarian and vegan nutrition
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Nutritional planning
- Equipment Operation
- Nutrition needs assessment
- Diet modification
- Diabetic lifestyle planning
- Menu development
- Health assessments
- Nutrition program management
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Certification
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- RD - Registered Dietitian
- Allergen Awareness Training
- Serv Safe Management Certificate
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
Yale
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
University of New Haven
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Warde High School
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- RD - Registered Dietitian
- Allergen Awareness Training
- Serv Safe Management Certificate
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