Julianna Ruiz
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced Clinical Dietitian with more than 5 years of experience in hospital settings with a focus on nutrition support. Dedicated to providing nutritional care supported by evidenced based practice. Strong communicator with outstanding active listening skills. Certified in Nutrition Support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
2023.06 - Current
- Collaborated within a team of dietitians within a 250-bed acute care hospital, specializing in oncology, gastrointestinal issues, and general medical/surgical cases.
- Managed a patient caseload of 15 patients per day.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Clinical Dietitian
Vibra Healthcare
2021.09 - 2023.06
- Operated autonomously as the sole dietitian overseeing nutritional care in a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Attend weekly interdisciplinary meetings with staff to discuss patient care plans
- Input patient diets and preferences using Sysco NetIMPAC menu planning system and reviewed menus
Clinical Dietitian
Kindred Hospital
2019.04 - 2021.09
- Provided medical nutrition therapy and delivered nutrition support in critically ill patients with more than 65% of patients on enteral or Parenteral Nutrition
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary rounds and worked closely with healthcare team including physicians, physician assistants, nursing, case managers, rehab and all other staff
- Attended care team meetings to review patient care plans, discuss interventions, and address any concerns with healthcare team and patient families
NICU Dietitian
UF Health
2018.12 - 2019.04
- Conducted in depth nutritional assessments and care plans on high risk patients in the long term acute care unit and acute rehab unit involving areas of surgical, critically ill, stroke, brain injury and general medical
- Screen and assess nutritional status on level 2 and 3 NICU patients
- Assess growth, fluid intake, and caloric intake in critically ill neonates
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and provide recommendations for nutrient intake
Clinical Dietitian
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
2018.07 - 2018.11
- Assessed nutritional needs, provided nutrition interventions, and monitored progress for diverse patient population
- Performed thorough nutritional assessments applying the Nutritional Care Process and complete documentation using Cerner EMR
- Provided diet education to patients on various therapeutic diets for disease management
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care
- Calculate and provide appropriate recommendations for enteral and Parenteral Nutrition administration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Foods
University of Houston
Houston, TX07.2016
Skills
- Nutrition Care Process
- Nutrition Support
- Patient Care
- Acute Care
- EPIC EMR
- ProTouch EMR
- Cerner EMR
- WellSky EMR
- CBORD
Additional Information
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
2023.06 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Vibra Healthcare
2021.09 - 2023.06
Clinical Dietitian
Kindred Hospital
2019.04 - 2021.09
NICU Dietitian
UF Health
2018.12 - 2019.04
Clinical Dietitian
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
2018.07 - 2018.11
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Foods
University of Houston
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