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Jennifer Fields

Laurel,MD

Summary

Experienced Clinical Dietitian with over 20 years of experience serving the acute, subacute rehab, and long-term care population by helping to manage acute and chronic medical conditions through evidence-based nutrition therapy, collaboration with the medical interdisciplinary team, and practical communication skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Dietitian

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
03.2017 - 03.2023
  • Assessed client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology, and medical diagnoses.
  • Provided individualized comprehensive nutritional evaluations and care plans for patients in 110+ bed facilities.
  • Monitored and evaluated enteral and parenteral feedings for 30+ patients on ventilator unit.
  • Modified standardized menu templates to meet patients' nutritional objectives and personal preferences.
  • Coached patients and caregivers on managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
  • Accurately completed Minimum Data Sets and patient discharge information.
  • Participated in quality control initiatives.
  • Provided supervised clinical practice for dietetic interns and mentorship for food service management program.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.

Clinical Dietitian

Genesis HealthCare
09.1999 - 03.2017
  • Completed detailed nutritional assessments and care plans for each patient based on health history, medical conditions, nutritional requirements, and personal dietary preferences.
  • Accurately completed Minimum Data Sets and patient discharge information.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care plan meetings, risk management meetings, and wound rounds.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers on management of chronic diseases with effective, individualized dietary plans.
  • Tracked clinical data for quality measures and collaborated with interdisciplinary team on improving outcomes.
  • Conducted safety and sanitation audits of food service department to ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations.
  • Promoted health and nutrition to patients and staff via National Nutrition Month displays and cooking demonstrations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD

Dietetic Internship Certificate - Food And Nutrition

Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH

Skills

  • Clinical Oversight
  • Individualized Nutrition Assessment and Care Planning
  • Disease and Weight Management
  • Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
  • Nutritional Analysis
  • Patient, Family, and Staff Education
  • Interdisciplinary Care Collaboration
  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Food Service Management

Accomplishments

Certified Diabetes Educator (1997-2002)

Affiliations

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Timeline

Clinical Dietitian

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
03.2017 - 03.2023

Clinical Dietitian

Genesis HealthCare
09.1999 - 03.2017

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Howard Community College

Dietetic Internship Certificate - Food And Nutrition

Oregon Health Sciences University

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

University of New Hampshire

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