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Jake Sheppard

Eglin AFB,FL

Summary

Dedicated and results-oriented professional with seven years of military service, leveraging expertise in leadership, management, and nutrition to support critical mission initiatives. Seeking to transition skills and experience into civilian roles within the healthcare or nutrition sector. Committed to comprehensive patient care and individualized plans. Adept at providing best-in-class services for every patient and collaborating closely with Dietitians. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Job Title] position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a [Job Title] role. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diet Therapy Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, FL
12.2018 - Current
  • Serves as shift supervisor for 13 Amn, 8 civilians, & advises 2 officers to enable care of 123K beneficiaries, a $400K dietetics mission, & supports critical AFMC disaster & wartime contingency efforts in 9 Wings. Oversees outpatient nutrition services for 1.8K patients, documents & evaluates 2.3K Medical Electronic Health Records, promotes health services valued $132K, while serving as an FTEC nutrition course facilitator for 1.4K Amn per year.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care needs.
  • Kept accurate documentation of patient visits including daily notes about progress made during session.
  • Monitored patient progress to ensure goals were being met during rehabilitation sessions.
  • Conducted assessments of assigned patients to determine their needs and abilities.
  • Assisted with preparation of patient charts for review by the clinical team.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during treatment sessions.
  • Promoted positive relationships between staff members, families and caregivers and clients through effective communication techniques.
  • Educated patients on proper use of assistive devices such as crutches, walkers, wheelchairs and canes.
  • Participated in continuing education courses related to therapy technology when available.
  • Performed clerical duties such as filing paperwork, scheduling appointments, maintaining records and data entry.
  • Implemented individualized programs designed by the therapist in order to meet each patient's specific needs.
  • Promoted continuous patient advocacy for health and safety.
  • Performed basic repairs on office and medical equipment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe and organized therapy environment.
  • Communicated effectively with therapists about patient needs throughout the course of their care.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and ordering supplies.
  • Provided patient education on therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living.
  • Conducted routine patient assessments and progress reports.
  • Led group therapy sessions on various mental health topics.
  • .Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
  • Analyzed clients' eating habits, outlined areas for improvement and developed goal plans with ideal life changes to support wellness.
  • Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
  • Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
  • Compiled, recorded and maintained data pertaining to nutritional assessments, diet charts, health progress and therapeutic diet plans using [Software].
  • Reviewed records and assessed nutritional condition of at-risk residents, including individuals with unplanned weight changes to keep tabs on potential issues.
  • Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
  • Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of latest research and trends through extended education and professional development courses.
  • Presented ideas for program improvements as well as innovative new programs and services.
  • Provided care ranging from nutrition education to nutrition support for patients with variety of medical conditions.
  • Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet nutritional needs of each resident.
  • Reviewed records and assessed nutritional condition of at-risk residents by recognizing unplanned weight changes and other issues.
  • Identified potential risks or complications related to malnutrition or dietary deficiencies.
  • Facilitated group discussions about nutrition topics at community events or workshops.
  • Conducted nutritional assessments of patients, including review of medical history and laboratory results.
  • Provided education on healthy eating habits, food selection and preparation.
  • Provided evidence-based nutrition education to clients.
  • Managed food service budgets, inventory, and purchasing.
  • Supervised dietetic interns during clinical rotations.
  • Counseled pregnant women on nutritional requirements and suggestions for healthy diets.
  • Performed full nutritional assessments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Vanden High School
Fairfield, CA
06-2017

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

American Military University
Charles Town, WV

Some College (No Degree) - Nutrition

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Accomplishments

  • Achievement Award

Affiliations

  • Golf

Certification

  • yes

Timeline

Diet Therapy Technician

United States Air Force, USAF
12.2018 - Current

High School Diploma -

Vanden High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

American Military University

Some College (No Degree) - Nutrition

Community College of The Air Force
  • yes
Jake Sheppard