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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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