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
Remote
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
Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
08.2019 - Current
- Teach undergraduate students in the field of Nutrition via online instruction.
FFPE Biospecimens Warehouse Manager
Discovery Life Sciences
Huntsville, AL, United States
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
Huntsville, AL, United States
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
Madison, AL, United States
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Online distance learning instructor for High School level Anatomy and Physiology.
Secondary Teacher/Science Department Chair
Madison Academy
Huntsville, AL, United States
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
Huntsville, AL, United States
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
Decatur, AL, United States
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