Heidi Tymann
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Clinical nutrition professional with robust background in nutrition support, education, lactation support, chronic disease management and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to develop individualized nutrition plans that drive positive health outcomes. Known for adapting to evolving needs and maintaining focus on achieving measurable results. Skilled in nutritional counseling, clinical assessments, and patient-centered care with commitment to evidence-based practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Clinical Nutritionist
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Functional part of Nutrition Support Team. Participation in physician rounds, comprehensive nutrition assessment and education of both inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients. Specific experience NICU, Breast milk/Lactation and Renal patients. Cross coverage for Diabetes, general pediatrics, GI, PICU and Neurology. Nutrition Seminar Coordinator and member of Breastfeeding committee, SLP, Nutrition and NICU Collaborative, NICU Nutrition taskforce, HealthCare and IT, and Pediatric Nutrition Advisory Council.
- Division of Pediatric GI & Nutrition
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Mentored junior staff in clinical practices, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Championed staff training programs that focused on enhancing clinical competencies and promoting collaboration among multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Delivered presentations at conferences and workshops, sharing industry knowledge and best practices with fellow professionals.
- Managed complex caseloads involving critical care patients, providing timely interventions that supported recovery efforts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients.
Senior Pediatric Clinical Nutritionist
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Specialist II
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
Lead Clinical Dietitian
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supervision of Clinical Dietitians and Diet Technicians, and electronic charting review. Creation of training material and competencies for; Stroke/Telemetry, Sub Acute Rehab, Diabetes, Renal, MICU/SICU, Peds/NICU and Oncology. Member of Nutrition Support Team, PNT Committee and Neuro/Stroke taskforce. Participation in physician rounds, comprehensive nutrition assessment and education. Specific experience with MICU, SICU, CCU and NICU.
Clinical Dietitian
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Functional part of Nutrition Support Team. Participation in physician rounds, comprehensive nutrition assessment and education. Specific experience with MICU, SICU, CCU and NICU.
Nutrition Coordinator
Sam Houston State University
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Developed, coordinated, and managed nutrition counseling services which provides individual client and group counseling, wellness education classes, cooking demonstrations, classes for specific chronic conditions (Diabetes, renal disease and weight management) and other wellness activities. Special projects included the creation and implementation of a university-wide wellness program.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition/Health Science and Dietetic Internship
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville01.2008
BS - Nutrition Management
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY 01.2007
Skills
- Biochemical Analysis
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- Chronic disease management (Renal, Endocrine and GI)
- Education
- Medical research
- Pediatric nutrition
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Gastrointestinal health
- Clinical assessment
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop patient tracking and fluid management spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with multi-displicinary in the development of colostrum collection program.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members during leadership transition in our department and maternity leave.
- Collaborated with multi-displicinary team for the development and implementation of several nutrition support policies.
- Resolved product shortage issues with pharmacy and department leadership .
Affiliations
- American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- American Dietetic Association
Certification
- 2019- Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care
- 2015- Certified Lactation Counselor – ALPP ID – 216705
- 2015 - 2020 Certified Specialist in Pediatrics
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Parenteral and Enteral NutritionAmerican Dietetic AssociationAcademy of Lactation Policy and Practice
Presentations and invited lectures
“Transitioning from PN to EN in the NICU”, 14th Advances in Pediatric Nutrition
“Neonatal Nutrition and Neuro development”, JHH NICN Foundations in Neurological Care of the Newborn
“Increasing Breastfeeding utilizing the Neonatal transport Team”, HMBANA Conference on Human Milk Banking“Increasing Breastfeeding Utilizing the Neonatal transport team”, AAP Clinical Week, Transport Section“Neonatal Nutrition and Neuro development”, JHH NICN Foundations in Neurological Care of the Newborn
“Current Concepts in Neonatal Nutrition”, 2018 Mead John Conference for Advances in Nursing
“Intestinal Failure: Protocolized Feeding Advancement”, ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Week
“Increasing Breastfeeding: Utilizing the Neonatal Transport team”, ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Week
“Intestinal Failure: Protocolized Feeding Post-Op”, NSPGAM
“NICU Feeding QI: Protocolized Feeding Advancement”, ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Week
“Colostrum Collection Program”, FNCE
“Protein and Neonates”, US RD NICU Symposium: Mead Johnson Pediatric Institute
“Neonatal Nutrition and Neuro development”, JHH NICN Foundations in Neurological Care of the Newborn
“I Don't want to be the Food Police…. But they need to eat” NKF Sponsored Camp All Stars, Parent Breakout session (Annual Presentation from 2014-2019)
Timeline
Advanced Practice Clinical Nutritionist
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Senior Pediatric Clinical Nutritionist
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Specialist II
Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
Lead Clinical Dietitian
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2012
Clinical Dietitian
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2011
Nutrition Coordinator
Sam Houston State University
01.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Nutrition/Health Science and Dietetic Internship
Sam Houston State University
BS - Nutrition Management
Rochester Institute of Technology