Julianna Ruiz
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced Clinical Dietitian with 6 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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietitian-PRN
Crescent Regional Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
- Assisted in menu development for institutional settings to ensure compliance with dietary guidelines and accommodate diverse needs of residents or patients.
- Operated as sole Dietitian in community hospital
Clinical Dietitian
Methodist Charlton Medical Center-Aramark
06.2023 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Mentored dietetic interns, providing guidance on clinical skills development and fostering professional growth within the field of dietetics.
Clinical Dietitian
Vibra Healthcare
09.2021 - 06.2023
- 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
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Conducted in depth nutritional assessments and care plans on high risk patients in long term acute care unit and acute rehab unit involving areas of surgical, critically ill, stroke, brain injury and general medical.
- 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
12.2018 - 04.2019
- 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
07.2018 - 11.2018
- 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
- TruBridge EMR
- CBORD
- Menu Nutrition Analysis
Additional Information
- Registered Dietitian. 2018
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC). 2021
Certification
Registered Dietitian with CDR
Licensed Dietitian in Texas
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
Timeline
Dietitian-PRN
Crescent Regional Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Methodist Charlton Medical Center-Aramark
06.2023 - 06.2024
Clinical Dietitian
Vibra Healthcare
09.2021 - 06.2023
Clinical Dietitian
Kindred Hospital
04.2019 - 09.2021
NICU Dietitian
UF Health
12.2018 - 04.2019
Clinical Dietitian
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Dietitian with CDR
Licensed Dietitian in Texas
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Foods
University of Houston
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