Julia Smith
Kennett,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Clinical Dietitian with experience 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- 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.
- Offered information to educate patients, families and other practitioners.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Food and Nutrition Services Manager
National Healthcare Corporation, NHC
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08.2020
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Writing
- Supporting Medical Patients
- Microsoft Office
- Clinical Record Reviews
- Nutrition Recommendations
- Healthy Eating Tips
- Care Plan Meetings
- Nutrition Therapy
- Nutritional Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Maintain Safety and Sanitation
- Time Management
- Individualized Assessments
- Monitoring
- Nutritional Education
- Food Service Staff Management
- Clinical Dietetics
- Meal Distribution
- Dietary Restrictions
Certification
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Food and Nutrition Services Manager
National Healthcare Corporation, NHC
08.2020 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Nutrition
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Arkansas State University
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