Kaitlyn Blackmer
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Compassionate nutrition professional with a strong background in clinical assessment and patient counseling. Committed to improving health outcomes through tailored nutrition education and strategic interdisciplinary teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate dietary needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient health outcomes.
- Educated clients on nutrition strategies and lifestyle changes for improved wellbeing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless delivery of nutrition services.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends through ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring best practices were applied in daily practice.
Clinical Dietetic Technician
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2020
- Educated patients on nutritional guidelines and dietary restrictions for improved health management.
- Analyzed food service operations to enhance menu offerings based on patient needs and preferences.
- Trained new staff on dietary protocols and procedures to promote consistency in service delivery.
- Developed educational materials for patients, enhancing understanding of nutritional choices and health impacts.
- Developed strong relationships with food service personnel to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality meals that meet individual nutritional requirements.
Food Service Worker
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas.
- Prepared and served meals in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock replenishment processes.
- Supported dietary needs by delivering specialized meal options to patients.
- Trained new staff on food safety protocols and operational procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Health And Human Performance
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-2019
No Degree - Minor in Family And Child Studies
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-2019
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Team management
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Food service operations
- Patient counseling
- Clinical research
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Diet planning
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Active listening
Accomplishments
- Key Note Speaker at 2026 Cardiovascular CME
- Member of Oncology Committee and Tumor Board (2021-Current)
- Consultant on Clinical Governance Committee (2025-Current)
- Member of Nutrition Governance Work Group (2024-Current)
Certification
- Licensed Registered Dietitian - # 3219
- Commission on Dietetic Registration - # 86253132
Timeline
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Dietetic Technician
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
07.2016 - 05.2020
Food Service Worker
Christus St. Patrick Hospital
12.2015 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Health And Human Performance
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
McNeese State University
No Degree - Minor in Family And Child Studies
McNeese State University