Jennifer Holtzscher
Prattville,
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with 15 years of experience. Expert in nutrition assessment and education, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Proven track record in developing effective care plans and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Provider
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Montgomery and Opelika
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered high-quality nutrition and dietetics services to pediatric patients and populations served by Children’s Rehabilitation Services, in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations, policies, and professional standards of practice.
- Applied the Nutrition Care Process and ADIME documentation framework to conduct nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation, discharge planning, and transitions of care for clients with complex medical and developmental needs.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and interpreted nutrition screening data to identify malnutrition or the risk of malnutrition; collected and evaluated medical, dietary, anthropometric, biochemical, and food-related information to ensure accuracy, clinical relevance, and completeness of the patient record.
- Identified, labeled, and documented nutrition problems and diagnoses; developed individualized, culturally appropriate, person- and population-centered nutrition care plans; and implemented evidence-based interventions aligned with client needs and program goals.
- Monitored and evaluated nutrition interventions using person- and intervention-specific indicators, and outcomes data to determine effectiveness, ensure continuity of care, and recommend modification or continuation of services as clinically indicated.
- Documented all nutrition services, care plans, outcomes, and interprofessional communications accurately and in a timely manner within the official client record to support regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and continuity of services.
- Collaborated as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team that included registered dietitians, physicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, registered nurses, social workers, and clerical personnel, to coordinate evaluations, develop integrated care plans, and address identified client needs.
- Developed, coordinated, and implemented nutrition and medical care plans through an interdisciplinary team approach; ensured nutrition documentation included dietary intake analysis, anthropometric measurements, and relevant clinical findings.
- Coordinated and facilitated pediatric feeding clinics, including organizing and synthesizing health information required by speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and nursing staff to support comprehensive patient evaluations and treatment planning.
- Served as the Designated Coordinator for the Opelika Feeding Clinic. Supported clinic operations, interdisciplinary communication, and continuity of services for pediatric clients and families.
- Conducted thorough pre-clinic reviews of medical and nutrition records prior to service delivery in specialty clinics, including NICU, Cleft Lip and Palate, Feeding, Neurology, Hemophilia, and Orthopedics, to ensure preparedness and efficient service provision.
- Ensured accurate, complete, and timely documentation within client records to support follow-up care, service delivery, compliance with agency standards, and avoidance of service delays or substantiated complaints.
- Reviewed and documented all interagency communications, referrals, and records of visit; communicated relevant information to clients and families to ensure understanding of care status, services provided, and ongoing needs.
Full-Time Provider; WIC Coordinator; Nutritionist,
Alabama Department of Public Health
Montgomery
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Ran and performed daily functions of the clinic to help provide WIC services to the community.
- Managed, monitored, and oversaw clinic and building operations, including performing clinic audits and completing state reports to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Oversaw and coordinated all building maintenance services, including lab functionality, pest control, building alarm system, and cleaning services.
- Provided nutrition education to patients, including breastfeeding education, based on assessed needs to meet nutrition education requirements.
- Promoted breastfeeding, and documented all nutritional encounters.
- Corresponded with outside providers as needed to help meet patient care needs.
- Trained all staff on all pertinent WIC-updated information.
- Trained all statewide-assigned staff (clerical and provider). Taught clerical and provider functions and responsibilities needed to fulfill their job descriptions, while also helping to meet state and federal requirements.
- Supervised employees who worked and assisted employees at the Eastbrook WIC Training Center. Performed appraisals.
- Coordinated and developed a cooperative, statewide WIC training curriculum with State Nutrition Directors and State WIC Office Division subject-matter experts.
Senior Nutritionist
Alabama Department of Senior Services
Montgomery
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared written materials quarterly on nutrition, health, and consumer issues for use at senior centers and homebound clients.
- Reviewed and approved all menus (hot, picnic, breakfast, frozen, shelf-stable) to ensure compliance with appropriate governmental dietary planning standards. Approved serving instructions so that all meals were in conformance with governmental standards and contract specifications.
- Facilitated feedback to help plan menus.
- Reviewed all recipes to ensure the quality and quantity of food were in accordance with bid specifications and approved menus.
- Conducted computer analyses of special request menus, and ensured conformity to appropriate governmental planning standards.
WIC Coordinator; Senior Nutritionist
Alabama Department of Public Health
Prattville
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Supervised clerical staff, nutritionist associates, lab aides, and peer counselors.
- Coordinated WIC services in Chilton and Autauga, Elmore, and Lowndes Counties.
- Monitored all assigned clinics to help ensure compliance of federal and state requirements.
- Provided nutrition education to patients based on assessed needs.
- Documented all nutritional encounters.
- Trained staff on all pertinent WIC updated information.
Nutritionist, Senior; State WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator
Alabama Department of Public Health
Montgomery
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Studied the USDA peer counseling training curriculum and developed teaching plans to meet federal requirements for new peer counselors.
- Trained peer counselors statewide.
- Responded to the Southeast regional office audit, including developing a cellphone policy, peer counseling face-to-face training, and conference calls with clinic nutrition staff.
- Updated the peer counseling WIC procedure manual.
- Called breastfeeding patients to support the Eastbrook WIC office and other assigned areas.
- Documented all breastfeeding phone encounters.
Nutritionist, Senior; WIC Coordinator
Alabama Department of Public Health
Montgomery
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Supervised WIC staff, including clerical workers, lab aides, nutritionists, and peer counselors.
- Oversaw federal and state WIC guidelines to help ensure that staff followed standards.
- Provided nutrition education to patients based on assessed needs to meet nutrition education requirements.
- Documented all nutritional encounters.
Nutritionist
Alabama Department of Public Health
Prattville
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Assisted WIC Coordinator with the duties of the clinic, primarily certifying WIC patients, performing formula and breastfeeding inventories, and performing any other assigned tasks.
- Provided nutrition education to patients based on assessed needs to meet nutrition education requirements.
- Documented all nutritional encounters.
WIC Peer Counselor; Breastfeeding Health Specialist
Alabama Department of Public Health Department
Prattville
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Promoted the health benefits of breastfeeding to the local WIC population.
- Educated women on breastfeeding in the clinic, by phone, and in class settings.
- Documented all WIC breastfeeding encounters.
Education
Coordinated Program in Dietetics -
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Family Studies/Dietetics
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois12.1995
Associate in Science - Biology
Richland Community College
Decatur, Illinois05.1993
Skills
- Alabama Licensed Dietitian
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
- Nutrition assessment and education
- Food safety standards
- Clinic operations management
- Empathy in healthcare
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Full-Time Provider
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
02.2025 - 10.2025
Full-Time Provider; WIC Coordinator; Nutritionist,
Alabama Department of Public Health
09.2022 - 01.2025
Senior Nutritionist
Alabama Department of Senior Services
08.2021 - 09.2022
WIC Coordinator; Senior Nutritionist
Alabama Department of Public Health
07.2016 - 08.2021
Nutritionist, Senior; State WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator
Alabama Department of Public Health
10.2015 - 06.2016
Nutritionist, Senior; WIC Coordinator
Alabama Department of Public Health
02.2015 - 09.2015
Nutritionist
Alabama Department of Public Health
02.2013 - 07.2013
WIC Peer Counselor; Breastfeeding Health Specialist
Alabama Department of Public Health Department
12.2011 - 01.2013
Coordinated Program in Dietetics -
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Family Studies/Dietetics
University of Illinois
Associate in Science - Biology
Richland Community College