KAYLA MONFORT
Toledo
Summary
With over 15 years experience working in both the Dietetics and Public Health fields, I believe I am a well rounded candidate that will fill the needs of your organization. I am passionate about building strong relationships and healthy communities. I bring clinical knowledge along with community level experiences to the table. With leadership experience and drive, I feel you will find me an asset to your organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Director, Activate Allen County
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce
09.2017 - Current
- Effectively ran a community health collaborative supported completely with local dollars through the support of multiple high level stakeholders
- Managed a $350,000 annual budget
- Managed social media efforts, local media interviews and press conferences
- Assisted in community data collection through administration of Allen County's Community Health Assessment
- Lead the team to create and manage a county wide Community Health Improvement Plan (Allen County, OH)
- Planned large scale community health events
- Promoted sustainable community change through the administration of local grants, policy advocacy and evidenced based programming execution
Healthy Eating Program Coordinator
Lima Family YMCA
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Work directly for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant awarded to the Lima Family YMCA, Lima, OH
- Assisted in the creation of the community health collaborative, Activate Allen County
- Led presentations at media events on program successes and progress
- Fulfilled objectives laid out within the grant related to nutrition and food access
- Implemented programs and policy level changes to increase healthy food access in county food deserts
- Collected and evaluated data on the effectiveness of programs and projects
- Lead community forums and education sessions related to health and wellness
- Assisted in policy level changes to increase tobacco free spaces
- Organized and lead multiple committees to expand nutrition related activities and efforts
- Wrote summaries, reports and other correspondence regarding community outreach efforts
- Worked with multiple media outlets and presented at media events to execute media campaigns throughout the community regarding multiple health and wellness topics.
Consultant Dietitian
Armstrong Nutrition Management
08.2011 - 04.2017
- Provide nutrition services for residents at long term care facilities
- Provide nutrition assessment and intervention within guidelines to at risk residents
- Perform safety and sanitation audits as scheduled
- Comply with State and Local regulations
- Perform re-assessment and follow-up for residents determined to be in need of additional nutrition support and intervention
- Assess individual nutritional risk and status
- Monitor quality control procedures to guarantee the preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices
- Interview clients to analyze dietary habits and overall health
- Document clinical findings and correctly entered pertinent data for processing
- Report all findings and assessments to the contacts at each facility and be available as needed for concerns.
Lead Dietitian
Morrison Management Services
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Transition to Lead Dietitian role within Lima Memorial Health System
- All of the below duties in addition to being in charge of compiling all Clinical Nutrition Services data and reporting monthly summary of all services, Q and A projects, completing staff training, providing menu reviews and nutritional analysis reports
- Worked directly with department heads and doctors to achieve Malnutrition and BMI documentation protocol which lead to increased hospital reimbursement for these diagnoses
- Developed SKIN Bundle nutrition protocol orders to promote skin integrity within the inpatient population
- Aid with completion of Patient First/21 Standards Reviews and Clinical Scorecard
- Completed Developing Dynamic Leadership classes through Compass Group.
Clinical Dietitian
Morrison Management Services
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Complete nutrition assessments using current ADA guidelines with ADIME format from critical care to transitional care and rehab (long term care) patients
- Provide nutrition education in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Provide nutrition education throughout the community in various settings with ability to use public speaking skills and visual aids to enhance education and audience participation
- Serve as Nutrition Services representative to a large number of committees within the hospital setting including Trauma, Congestive Heart Failure and Wellness
- Member of the wellness committee in charge of the hospital wellness initiative including implementation and promotion of numerous changes within the organization to meet wellness goals- such as cafe menu item changes
- Working closely with staff including nurses, doctors, unit managers and pharmacists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04.2008
Skills
- Project implementation and management
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Public speaking
- Nutrition Assessment and Intervention
- Patient education
- Budgeting expertise
- Stakeholder engagement
- Evidenced Based Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
Certification
Registered Dietitian with Ohio License to practice
Additional Information
Willing and able to obtain license for other states as needed
Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2006-present
Awards
Healthcare Hero Award, 2015
Timeline
Co-Director, Activate Allen County
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce
09.2017 - Current
Healthy Eating Program Coordinator
Lima Family YMCA
01.2014 - 09.2017
Consultant Dietitian
Armstrong Nutrition Management
08.2011 - 04.2017
Lead Dietitian
Morrison Management Services
08.2011 - 12.2013
Clinical Dietitian
Morrison Management Services
05.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Eastern Michigan University
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