Jill Kemper
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Clinical Dietitian with 19 years educating patients and families, monitoring patient nutrition and managing physician-ordered diets. Demonstrated success in collaborating with clinicians to optimize patient plans. Thrive in challenging, fast-paced settings when managing multiple tasks and working with various patients. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess/Server
AC Marriott Hotel
San Antonio, TX
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
Promotional Brand Ambassador
First Crush Tastings
San Antonio, TX
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
Renal Dietitian
US Renal Care
Gallup, NM
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Adjusted phosphorus binder doses, oral/IV vitamin D analogs
- Reviewed monthly lab values with patients and used motivational interviewing technique to aid patients in self problem-solving.
Clinical Dietitian
Horizon Post Acute And Rehab Center
Glendale, AZ
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Made recommendations to physicians regarding diet rx, medications, nutritional supplements, assessed TPN/tube feedings, attended care planning sessions, completed appropriate portions of the MDS.
- Conducted sanitation inspections of the facility kitchen.
Renal Dietitian
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Phoenix, AZ
07.2012 - 09.2016
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Managed the bone metabolism protocol including dosing Sensipar, Hectorol/ Zemplar, phosphate binders, calcium supplements.
- Attended interdisciplinary rounds and provided Nephrologists with dietary/medication recommendations.
- Built patient rapport to assist patients with pursuing individual lifestyle goals, maintaining laboratory values within acceptable renal parameters, and reducing risks of physical complications.
Clinical Dietitian
Banner Health
Phoenix, AZ
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments for each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Experience included: ICU/ CVICU, Trauma ICU, Nutrition Support Team, Outpatient Radiation Oncology, GI, kidney/liver transplants, eating disorders.
- First Clinical Dietitian on the LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device) Committee.
- Researched current Nutrition Practice Guidelines and presented to RD team.
- Mentored dietetic interns, participated in employment interviews, and provided in-services for culinary staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Nutrition Sciences
Illinois State University
Normal, ILHigh School Diploma -
Tremont High School
Tremont, IL05.1991
Skills
- Guest Relations Management
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Making Appointments
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Behavior Modification
- Logical Flow
- Exceptional oral/written communication
- Teambuilding
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Clerical Support
Timeline
Hostess/Server
AC Marriott Hotel
06.2023 - 08.2023
Promotional Brand Ambassador
First Crush Tastings
06.2023 - 06.2023
Renal Dietitian
US Renal Care
02.2021 - 09.2021
Clinical Dietitian
Horizon Post Acute And Rehab Center
05.2018 - 11.2018
Renal Dietitian
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2012 - 09.2016
Clinical Dietitian
Banner Health
08.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Applied Nutrition Sciences
Illinois State University
High School Diploma -
Tremont High School