HEIDI WISNIOSKI MA, RD, LDN
AUBURN,PA
Summary
Driven Nutrition and Dietetics Professional with broad range of experience in health and wellness counseling and patient education. Highly skilled in designing individualized plans to help clients achieve nutrition and weight loss goals, manage chronic diseases and enhance personal wellness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
NUTRITION THERAPY CONSULTANT, Tri-State Region
Patient Care America
Pompano Beach, Florida
05.2022 - 07.2026
- Collaborated with dietitians, nurses, and doctors to promote and integrate renal nutrition therapy into patient care.
- Achieved first place award for adding new clinics in 2023.
- Transformed underperforming territory into a thriving market within one year.
- Provided exceptional customer and patient support to our referral partners.
RENAL DIETITIAN, Greater Philadelphia Area
Compass Home Dialysis
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed home dialysis patients across 9 skilled nursing facilities, enhancing individualized patient care.
- Analyzes lab values and implements nutrition interventions to improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and RNs to uphold patient care standards.
- Participated in care plan and QAPI meetings to contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborates with IDPN representative to improve patient's nutritional status.
FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR/DIETITIAN, Hellertown, PA.
Weston Care Center
Hellertown, PA
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Completed nutrition assessments, identifying high-risk residents for targeted support.
- Recommended nutrition support based on resident needs.
- Provided nutrition education to residents and staff to promote healthier choices.
- Led kitchen staff to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Reviewed weekly menu and ordered food to align with budget goals.
TELEMOVE DIETITIAN, Philadelphia, PA.
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed telehealth weight management program for veterans, improving access to care.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to support sustainable behavior change.
- Provided clinical coverage for patient care, ensuring continuity and quality of services.
CONTRACT DIETITIAN, Locations across Eastern PA.
Dietitians on Demand
, PA
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Conducted nutrition assessments, delivered nutrition education, and recommended nutrition support to enhance patient care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to collaborate on patient care strategies.
- Covered long term care facilities during staff shortages to ensure continuity of nutrition services.
OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN, Jacksonville, NC.
The Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune (The Aurora Group)
Jacksonville, NC
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Counseled and educated active-duty marines and families on nutrition to enhance health and wellness.
- Conducted classes on weight management and gestational diabetes to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Covered inpatient services during staffing shortages to ensure continuity of care.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DIETITIAN, Cape Coral, FL.
Lee Health Solutions
Cape Coral, FL
07.2012 - 09.2014
- Guided clients in identifying and addressing personal challenges to successful weight loss.
- Supported hospital employees in achieving weight loss goals through a structured weight management program.
- Delivered nutrition education to the community, enhancing awareness of healthy eating practices.
CLINICAL DIETITIAN, Tarpon Springs, FL.
Morrison Management, Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital
Tarpon Springs, FL
03.2011 - 07.2012
- Calculated enteral nutrition support for patients to ensure appropriate dietary intake.
- Screened patients for nutrition risk, providing tailored nutrition recommendations to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Educated patients and staff on dietary practices to promote healthier lifestyle choices.
- Compiled customer satisfaction reports to identify areas for improving food quality and service.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST, Tampa, FL
Pinellas County Health Department, WIC
Tampa, FL
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Provided maternal and infant nutrition education and breastfeeding support to promote healthy practices.
- Identified and addressed challenges to nutrition access, enhancing client ability to shop and eat healthfully. to shopping and eating healthfully.
Education
Master of Arts - Health Studies
University of Alabama
05-2014
Graduate Internship -
Immaculata University
09-2009
Bachelor of Science -
West Chester University
05-2008
Skills
- Registered dietitian expertise
- Renal nutrition therapy
- Clinical diabetes management
- Patient education strategies
- Healthcare sales
- Community nutrition outreach
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Remote collaboration skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship management
- Communication skills
VOLUNTEER & INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- CALVARY CHAPEL SPORTS MINISTRY, Antigua, Guatemala, 2013-06-14, 2013-06-24, Worked with local churches and outreach programs, Conducted soccer clinics for children of Guatemala
- VA MEDICAL CENTER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2008-12, 2009-09, Performed nutrition assessments, follow-ups, and provided nutrition education for inpatient and long-term care residents., Completed quality improvement projects in conjunction with the food service department.
- MAMA PROJECT, San Francisco de Yojoa, Honduras, 2007-03-09, 2007-03-17, Performed anthropometric assessments to screen for malnourished children., Provided Vitamin A supplements to at-risk children., Presented health and sanitation education information to vulnerable communities.
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
NUTRITION THERAPY CONSULTANT, Tri-State Region
Patient Care America
05.2022 - 07.2026
RENAL DIETITIAN, Greater Philadelphia Area
Compass Home Dialysis
09.2019 - 05.2022
FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR/DIETITIAN, Hellertown, PA.
Weston Care Center
08.2018 - 01.2020
TELEMOVE DIETITIAN, Philadelphia, PA.
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
08.2016 - 08.2018
CONTRACT DIETITIAN, Locations across Eastern PA.
Dietitians on Demand
12.2015 - 08.2016
OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN, Jacksonville, NC.
The Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune (The Aurora Group)
09.2014 - 12.2015
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DIETITIAN, Cape Coral, FL.
Lee Health Solutions
07.2012 - 09.2014
CLINICAL DIETITIAN, Tarpon Springs, FL.
Morrison Management, Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital
03.2011 - 07.2012
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST, Tampa, FL
Pinellas County Health Department, WIC
02.2010 - 03.2011
Master of Arts - Health Studies
University of Alabama
Graduate Internship -
Immaculata University
Bachelor of Science -
West Chester University