Kathryn Gettys
Huntsville,United States
Summary
A compassionate and empathetic Registered Dietitian with a multifaceted professional background spanning education, biotechnology, and nutrition. Experienced as a teacher, they possess strong communication skills and a talent for simplifying complex topics, making nutrition and health concepts accessible to diverse audiences. Their biotechnology experience includes leveraging data analytics to inform decision-making and support evidence-based practices.
With expertise in nutrition education and clinical nutrition, they are adept at developing personalized nutrition plans, addressing a range of health conditions, and guiding individuals toward achieving their health goals. Their unique blend of skills fosters a well-rounded approach to patient care, combining data-driven insights with a deep understanding of human behavior and a heartfelt commitment to improving lives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian/Owner
Restore Nutrition LLC
03.2024 - Current
- Nourish Inc.-W2 Employee since 07/2024
- Berry Street-Contract Dietitian since 03/2024
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy by analyzing nutrient intake, lab values, and behaviors for nutrition intervention in a telehealth setting.
- Enhance patient satisfaction with personalized counseling sessions, focusing on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and goal-setting strategies.
- Develop educational materials based on research analysis to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families.
Online Adjunct Professor
The University of Alabama
08.2019 - Current
- Teach undergraduate students in the field of Nutrition via online instruction.
FFPE Biospecimens Warehouse Manager
Discovery Life Sciences
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with FFPE (Fixed Formalin Paraffin Embedded Tissue) team regarding customer needs and flow of goods and services.
- Managed Warehouse Associate,1 direct report
- Movement, organization, storage and data mining of 8 million FFPE samples.
- Analyzed mined data and trends for appropriate sample selection.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
Biospecimens FFPE Clinical Data Associate
Discovery Life Sciences
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensured quality of all services, data and information being sent to customers by maintaining integrity of data.
- Collaborated with other health professionals including pathologists, laboratory services, IT and project managers to identify, prevent, and resolve problems.
- Managed data mining needs, requests, and status for sites.
- Developed standard operating procedures for consistent execution of daily tasks across the team.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Managed large-scale databases with precision, safeguarding the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
Distance Learning Instructor
ACCESS Distance Learning
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Online distance learning instructor for High School level Anatomy and Physiology.
Secondary Teacher/Science Department Chair
Madison Academy
11.2011 - 12.2020
- Managed the Distance Learning students, Co-Op Program, and Career Field Studies Program including placements, student job performance, and intervention as needed
- Taught the following subjects: Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Forensic Science, Fitness and Nutrition, Health, and Independent Living to approximately110 students per year in grades 9-12.
- Designed, developed, reviewed, and assessed curriculum.
Clinical Dietitian
Huntsville Hospital
10.2009 - 11.2011
- Provided comprehensive medical nutrition services including nutrition assessment and intervention for all age populations: prenatal women, postnatal women, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly
- Determined medical nutrition therapy based on information such as history, lab work, test results, and verbal and written communications with the interdisciplinary team to create and document a nutrition plan for patients at nutrition risk.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to treat patients based on specific needs.
- Assisted with quality management and performance improvement, such as patient data collection, analysis, and clinical intervention
- Attended professional development, evaluated, and implemented research-based practices for patient care.
Nutrition Services Department Head
Rivercity Care and Rehab
07.2008 - 09.2009
- Provided comprehensive medical nutrition services including nutrition assessment, intervention, and education for 160 bed skilled nursing facility
- Assisted with conducting quality management, performance improvement and administrative duties as needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive problem-solving measures and excellent communication strategies with clients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to treat residents based on specific needs
- Managed department budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum impact on company goals.
- Attended professional development, evaluated, and implemented research-based practices for patient care.
- Provided customer service involving meal issues, material needs, and social-emotional needs referrals.
- Oversaw budget, scheduling, sanitation inspections, and staff management for Dietary Manager and kitchen staff of 25.
Education
18 Hours of Graduate Credit - Biology
University of West Alabama
Livingston, ALMaster of Science - Human Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2007
Skills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Meal planning
- Evidence-based advice
- Electronic medical records
- Nutritional analysis
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Medical terminology
- Data management expertise
Certification
- Licensed Dietitian (LD) - AL, TX, FL, NC, GA, OR Board of Licensing.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Technology Experience
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Teams, Powerpoint
Mac OS: Pages, Numbers, Keynote
Multiple EMR and LMS systems
Salesforce, Tableau, Platter Databases
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Dietitian/Owner
Restore Nutrition LLC
03.2024 - Current
FFPE Biospecimens Warehouse Manager
Discovery Life Sciences
12.2021 - 07.2024
Biospecimens FFPE Clinical Data Associate
Discovery Life Sciences
01.2021 - 12.2021
Online Adjunct Professor
The University of Alabama
08.2019 - Current
Distance Learning Instructor
ACCESS Distance Learning
08.2018 - 05.2021
Secondary Teacher/Science Department Chair
Madison Academy
11.2011 - 12.2020
Clinical Dietitian
Huntsville Hospital
10.2009 - 11.2011
Nutrition Services Department Head
Rivercity Care and Rehab
07.2008 - 09.2009
18 Hours of Graduate Credit - Biology
University of West Alabama
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Auburn University
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