Joy Zacharia
Registered Dietitian
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Accomplished dietitian with expertise in medical nutrition therapy and geriatric nutrition. At Healthcare Services Group, led interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Bilingual in English and Spanish, skilled in relationship building and evidence-based patient education. Developed tailored nutrition plans, improving patient health and nutritional status. Passionate about promoting wellness through innovative dietary strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Harborview Health System
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing personalized nutrition plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated clients on dietary guidelines and healthy food choices to promote wellness.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to support comprehensive patient care initiatives.
- Conducted nutritional assessments to identify individual dietary needs and preferences.
Lead Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Healthcare Services Group
01.2010 - 10.2025
- Developed personalized nutrition plans for diverse patient populations, primarily older patients requiring rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and care strategies.
- Mentored dietitians on evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines.
- Assisted director of clinical operations in hiring and training processes, conducted monthly remote meetings and provided clinical and foodservice support to our employees (dietitians).
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments to identify specific needs and develop tailored interventions accordingly.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to ensure cohesive care approaches for patients' needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
The Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Multicultural competence
- Diabetes, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic management
- Weight management
- Geriatric nutrition
- Nutrition counseling
- Food allergies management
- Written and verbal communication
- Evidence-based patient education
- Health promotion
- Taste testing and recipe development
- Relationship building
- Cooking instruction
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Harborview Health System
10.2025 - Current
Lead Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Healthcare Services Group
01.2010 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
The Florida State University
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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Affiliations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)