JUVONIA HARRIS
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Experienced and knowledgeable Clinical Dietitian, ACE certified health coach, and holistic weight loss coach with a solid 19-year track record of educating patients and families, monitoring patient nutrition, and managing physician-ordered diets. Collaborative approach to optimizing personal plans, health, and wellness goals. Thrives in challenging, fast-paced settings while efficiently managing multiple tasks and working with diverse patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
- Provided telehealth nutrition services to clients with heart disease, obesity, diabetes, PCOS, nutrition deficiencies, and many others
- Developed educational materials to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families.
- Reviewed lab work from physicians to help clients with best possible health outcomes
- Managed scheduling and follow-ups for 20+ clients each week through the Fay Nutrition platform
Fitness Dietitian
Dietitian Live
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual needs, preferences and behavior
- Assisted over 10 clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently such as online appointment management, insurance verification and Dr Chrono system function
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
Director of Clinical Nutrition
Healthcare Services Group
11.2014 - 10.2022
- Coordinated facility events and food-drives for local community residents as in-house expert and nutrition resource
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments and follow-up of residents, and reduced need for enteral nutrition support by over 50% to enhance quality of life
- Developed nutrition care plans addressing individual patient conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and food allergies for 150 residents
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement in resident nutritional status.
Senior Clinical Dietitian
Erickson Living
11.2007 - 11.2014
- Developed new protocol for using food first instead of commercial supplements for entire company and reduced supplement budget spending by 30%
- Managed and maintained quality assurance measures for weight loss
- Conducted seminars, cooking classes and designed materials for health fairs and community events.
- Developed team communications and information for monthly meetings.
- Offered written newsletters and posters for information to educate patients, families and other practitioners.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
Adjunct Professor
Prince Georges Community College
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Organized, prepared and revised Intro to Nutrition course material for 25 students
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on healthy eating habits.
- Utilized various methods, including exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension and monitored student performance using automated reporting system.
Consultant Dietitian
Beverly Healthcare
10.2003 - 09.2005
- Used coordination and planning skills to maintain multiple healthcare accounts for Northern Virginia District.
- Exceeded goals and reduced significant weight loss by 40% through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and state surveys for 10 facilities and reported to corporate during operations meeting
- Worked with Executive Directors to understand needs and provide excellent service and quality for residents and maintained deficiency-free status in Dining departments
- Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs for long-term care facility programs and dining menus.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Dietetics
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12.1994
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Nutritional analysis
- Evidence-based advice
- Weight management
- Disease prevention
- Healthy eating tips
- Patient education
- Customer service and relationship skills
Certification
- Certified Health Coach, American Council on Exercise - October 2016-Present
- Certified Behavior Change Specialist, American Council on Exercise - 2018-Present
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
Fitness Dietitian
Dietitian Live
10.2022 - 05.2023
Director of Clinical Nutrition
Healthcare Services Group
11.2014 - 10.2022
Adjunct Professor
Prince Georges Community College
01.2012 - 05.2012
Senior Clinical Dietitian
Erickson Living
11.2007 - 11.2014
Consultant Dietitian
Beverly Healthcare
10.2003 - 09.2005
Bachelors of Science - Dietetics
James Madison University
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