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Kelli Dominick

Vivian,LA

Summary

Accomplished Clinical Nutrition Manager with over 30 years of clinical nutrition and leadership experience. Committed to improving patient care through quality initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration, while mentoring staff and enhancing clinical practices within the nutrition department.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nutrition Manager

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview/Marshall, TX
05.1998 - Current

Developed and implemented clinical nutrition protocols to enhance patient care and outcomes.

  • Led a multidisciplinary team to assess nutritional needs of patients, ensuring tailored dietary interventions.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, speech language pathologist, pharmacist, case management, and other clinical disciplines in order to provide optimal patient care.
  • Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, driving significant advancements in nutritional services across the facility.
  • Evaluated existing policies and procedures, making data-driven recommendations for enhancements that positively impacted patient care.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends in clinical nutrition.
  • Enhanced clinical team collaboration through regular communication and interdisciplinary meetings focused on patient progress.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, conducting audits and providing corrective action plans when necessary.
  • Performed thorough assessments of patients'' nutritional status using advanced clinical tools and techniques.
  • Led quality assurance initiatives for the clinical nutrition department, identifying areas of opportunity for improvement and implementing best practice solutions accordingly.
  • Mentored new staff members, fostering professional development and growth within the department.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained clinical dietitians
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Kept inventory and ordered all oral supplements and tube feeding formulas.
  • Updated and maintained all clinical dietitian employee files for three hospitals.
  • Evaluated clinical dietitians quarterly via chart audits, observations, and competency reviews.

Graduate Assistant

University of Louisiana at Monroe Wellness Center
Monroe, LA
05.1995 - 05.1998
  • Assisted in developing and implementing wellness programs for diverse student populations.
  • Conducted workshops on stress management, nutrition, and physical fitness for students.
  • Provided individual support through counseling sessions, fostering personal development and well-being.
  • Worked with college athletes on optimizing nutrition therapy for their particular sport
  • Assisted college counselors working with eating disorder populations.

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

North Monroe Hospital
Monroe, LA
05.1995 - 05.1998
  • Developed individualized nutrition care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient health outcomes.
  • Educated patients on dietary modifications for chronic disease management.
  • Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments, identifying potential areas for intervention and improvement.
  • Developed educational materials for patients, families, and staff on proper nutrition practices, dietary modifications, and health promotion strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize the quality of care for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.

Education

M.Ed - Community Counseling

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
05-1998

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
05-1995

Skills

  • Clinical assessments and interventions
  • Team management and leadership
  • Excellent communication
  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Quality improvement
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Nutrition education and counseling
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Certification

Registered Dietitian

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Louisiana and Texas

Timeline

Clinical Nutrition Manager

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
05.1998 - Current

Graduate Assistant

University of Louisiana at Monroe Wellness Center
05.1995 - 05.1998

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

North Monroe Hospital
05.1995 - 05.1998

M.Ed - Community Counseling

University of Louisiana At Monroe

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics

Louisiana Tech University