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Kelly Pond

VALRICO,FL

Summary

An organized, hard working individual committed to helping people lead healthier lives. Able to work independently and develop rapport with patients and staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Work History

Clinical Dietetic Intern

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
Sun City, FL
03.2023 - Current
  • Nutrition support -TPN and tube feeding
  • Interdisciplinary patient rounds in ICU
  • Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
  • Encourage patients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets
  • Calculate nutritional requirements and assess the adequacy of diet and nutrition support
  • Review charts and assess the nutritional status of patients
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to meet the nutritional needs of patients
  • Counsel patients regarding special dietary needs

Long-Term Care Dietetic Intern

Sun Terrace Rehabilitation Center
Sun City, FL
02.2023 - 04.2023


  • Nutrition Support - TPN and tube feeding
  • Individual Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT):
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
  • Review charts and assess the nutritional status of patients
  • Encourage patients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets
  • Calculate nutritional requirements and assess the adequacy of diet and nutrition support
  • Counsel patients regarding special dietary needs

Dietetic Intern

Meals On Wheels
Zephyrhills, FL
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Conducted culturally diverse healthy cooking classes to encourage client interest in dietary modifications.
  • Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
  • Observed food service operations to obtain knowledge of large-scale dining services catering to diners with varied meal requirements.
  • Planned nutritious meals for patients with food allergies and special dietary needs to promote good nutrition and healthy eating behaviors.

Dietetic Intern: Foodservice Rotation

St Joseph's Hospital South
Riverview, FL
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted test tray evaluations and provided suggestions for food quality improvement
  • Assisted in creating a new cafeteria menu
  • Conducted in-services for staff members
  • Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
  • Conduct two mock Joint Commission Survey to evaluate the healthcare organization using TJC performance measures and standards.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.

Information Systems Manager

United States Navy
01.2000 - 05.2020
  • Led development of internal education curricula for new employees, designing instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users.
  • Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.
  • Collaborated with key personnel to verify data integrity and compliance with related regulatory guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Oversaw user provisioning efforts, verifying credentialing policies, security and maintenance to encourage safe sign-ins.
  • Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
  • Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Command Fitness Leader providing exercise programs and guidance to ensure unit physical readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

Keiser University
Lakeland, FL
04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05.2019

Skills

  • Computerized charting, Point Click Care, Meditech software,
  • Knowledge of calculating tube feeding
  • Nutrition Education, screening, assessments, and reassessments
  • Knowledge of the nutrition care process
  • Medical Terminology
  • Food Allergies
  • Dietary Needs

Affiliations

Registered Dietitian in progress

Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics


Timeline

Clinical Dietetic Intern

HCA Florida South Shore Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Long-Term Care Dietetic Intern

Sun Terrace Rehabilitation Center
02.2023 - 04.2023

Dietetic Intern

Meals On Wheels
01.2023 - 02.2023

Dietetic Intern: Foodservice Rotation

St Joseph's Hospital South
10.2022 - 12.2022

Information Systems Manager

United States Navy
01.2000 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

Keiser University

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

University of Maryland - College Park
Kelly Pond