JOSE CADENAS
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dietitian with extensive experience in healthcare management and quality improvement, notably at Fresenius Medical Care. Proven track record in leading teams, enhancing patient nutrition services, and conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments. Skilled in menu planning and fostering effective communication within healthcare teams to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Practice - Registered Dietitian
Self-employeed
Plantation
01.2014 - Current
- Provided individualized nutrition counseling
- Conducted chart audits and menu planning
- Conducted nutritional assessments and evaluations for optimal health outcomes.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient nutrition services.
Nutrition Services Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
North & South Miami Region
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided regional leadership and operational oversight for North and South Miami dialysis clinics
- Managed and supported a team of 13 Registered Dietitians
- Led hiring, onboarding, staffing, and payroll oversight
- Conducted mid-year and end-of-year performance evaluations and coaching
- Partnered with clinic leadership to drive quality and compliance initiatives
- Role concluded due to corporate restructuring
Dietitian / MBD Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
Plantation
11.2013 - 03.2025
- Oversaw nutritional assessments and individualized care plans for dialysis patients
- Reviewed nutritional labs with patients and interdisciplinary team monthly and PRN
- Participated in monthly quality assurance meetings
- Supported opening of two new dialysis facilities
Dietitian
DaVita
Plantation
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Completed nutritional assessments and care plans
- Reviewed nutritional labs with patients and interdisciplinary team
Director of Clinical Nutrition
Hampton Court Nursing & Rehab
North Miami Beach
08.2004 - 01.2011
- Oversaw nutritional assessments, care plans, and MDS documentation
- Led risk management participation and weight management programs
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-2001
Skills
- Health Care Management
- Staff training
- Healthcare quality metrics
- Healthcare team communication
- Nutritional counseling
- Nutritional assessment
- Quality improvement
- Menu planning
- Patient evaluation
- Compliance management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
CDR and license as a Dietitian in the state of Florida
Timeline
Nutrition Services Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2025 - 02.2026
Private Practice - Registered Dietitian
Self-employeed
01.2014 - Current
Dietitian / MBD Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2013 - 03.2025
Dietitian
DaVita
05.2011 - 11.2013
Director of Clinical Nutrition
Hampton Court Nursing & Rehab
08.2004 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University