Clinical Dietitian with over nine years of experience working in inpatient acute care, inpatient acute rehabilitation/long term care and hemodialysis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian
Healthcare Services Group
05.2024 - Current
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings with residents and families to discuss resident cases and contribute expertise regarding nutritional interventions
Provided guidance on appropriate enteral feeding formulas for tube-fed patients based on their specificnutrient requirements in the Tracheostomy Care Unit
Participated and presented in Monthly QAPI Meetings
Specialty Dietitian
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2024
Completed monthly nutritional assessments and annual comprehensive assessments for all dialysis patients
Provided patient specific detailed education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, fluid status and all nutrition related lab parameters related to their kidney disease
Maintained complete and accurate documentation of all appropriate information in the electronic medical record (including monthly notes, educations, medications, etc.)
Titrated bone mineral disorder medication (Zemplar) according to hospital policy and patient's lab work
Participated in monthly QAPI Meetings and aided with note taking
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Morrison Healthcare
04.2020 - 05.2021
Responsible for managing four dietitians plus foodservice staff as needed
Evaluated existing policies and procedures, making data-driven recommendations for enhancements that positively impacted patient care.
Assessed patients and assisted dietitians with patient care as needed
Developed goals and objectives for Clinical Nutrition Staff to maintain high quality of care
Clinical Dietitian
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2020
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in various clinical settings.
Used electronic medical record systems proficiently for tracking patient progress notes, orders, and other essential documentation aspects required in daily practice as a Clinical Dietitian.
Optimized nutritional support by adjusting enteral and parenteral feedings as needed based on patient needs and tolerance levels.
Conducted thorough nutritional assessments to identify malnutrition risk factors and develop effective interventions.
Educated patients and families on appropriate nutrition management strategies for specific health conditions.
Nutrition Support Clinician
Moffitt Cancer Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Managed Inpatient and Outpatient Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Orders including macronutrients and micronutrients
Collaborated with healthcare team for improving patient outcomes.
Conducted patient assessments to identify health needs and develop treatment plans.
Assessed patient in critical care units: SCU and PCU
Managed Tube Feeds and TPNs in critical care patients
Clinical Dietitian
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
08.2016 - 08.2018
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in various clinical settings.
Educated patients and families on appropriate nutrition management strategies for specific health conditions.
Used electronic medical record systems proficiently for tracking patient progress notes, orders, and other essential documentation aspects required in daily practice as a Clinical Dietitian.
Assessed patients in critical care units: ICU, CVICU, PCU
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing insight into the role of nutrition in overall patient care and contributing to comprehensive treatment planning efforts.
Registered Dietitian
Solaris HealthCare Plant City
03.2015 - 08.2016
Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
Evaluated food service operations for quality assurance purposes
Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
Educated patients on therapeutic diets and proper management while in facility and when discharged home
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics And Nutrition
Keiser University
Lakeland, FL
03-2015
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12-2006
Skills
Clinical Nutrition
Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition
Renal nutrition
Medical nutrition therapy
Interdisciplinary collaboration
EMR Systems (EPIC, Cerner, Clarity)
Attention to detail
Excellent communication
Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
Healthcare Services Group
05.2024 - Current
Specialty Dietitian
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2024
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Morrison Healthcare
04.2020 - 05.2021
Clinical Dietitian
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2020
Nutrition Support Clinician
Moffitt Cancer Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Clinical Dietitian
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills
08.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Dietitian
Solaris HealthCare Plant City
03.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics And Nutrition
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
University of Central Florida
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