Kelsea Krager MS, RDN
Littleton,CO
Summary
Compassionate and results-oriented clinical dietitian successful in educating and collaborating with patients and their families to promote positive nutrition outcomes. Experienced in a variety of patient care settings including inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, acute care, and long term care facilities. Committed to using calm and logical approaches to problem solving through strong active listening and interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Oncology Dietitian
Intermountain Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
- Specializes in implementing well-rounded and evidence-based guidelines for oncology nutrition care to cancer patients before, during and after treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, post surgical, and in survivorship.
- Effectively helps patients manage an array of nutrition-related treatment side effects.
- Develops trusting professional relationships with patients and their interdisciplinary care team to impart the highest quality healthcare possible.
Registered Dietitian
Nutrition and Wellness Center by Sodexo
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Offered individualized nutrition education and counseling to aid clients in reaching optimal health and wellness via in-person assessments and telehealth services
- Demonstrated adaptability and a range of nutrition expertise by serving contracts in various inpatient and outpatient facilities encompassing oncology nutrition, renal transplant, nutrition support, rehab, acute care, bariatric nutrition, cardiac care, and diabetes care.
Clinical Dietitian
Sodexo at Erlanger Health System
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided patient-centered medical nutrition therapy at a 788-bed level 1 trauma hospital; highly detail oriented with task completion; participated in the implementation of IDDSI and therapeutic diet standardization
- Worked independently to initiate timely assessments and interventions for patient populations spanning all medical and ICU levels of care; specifically responsible for the cardiac ICU, cardiac step-down unit, renal med/surg floor, and remote coverage of Bledsoe Erlanger Hospital.
Diet Aide
Bayview Retirement Community
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Organized meal trays according to diet order; ensured residents receive appropriate food texture and special diets
- Prepared and served meals in a timely manner to maintain client satisfaction; kept kitchen, dietary equipment, and all food service areas clean and sanitized.
Patient Care Associate
MemorialCare Medical Foundation
08.2015 - 05.2018
Administrative Assistant II
UCLA Health
12.2013 - 02.2015
Administrative Assistant II
UCLA Health Hematology-Oncology
08.2012 - 12.2013
Front Office Admin and Referrals Assistant
Family Health Care of Long Beach
11.2010 - 08.2012
Sales Associate and Vision Assistant
Dr. Scheffel's Vision Center
08.2006 - 12.2009
Education
Dietetic Internship Certificate Program -
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN05.2021
Master of Science in Nutrition with Didactic Program in Dietetics -
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Geography with Geographic Information Science Certificate -
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2012
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Communication
- Nutrition Assessment and Monitoring
- Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Analyzing and Interpreting Data
- Patient-centered and Individualized Care
- Organization and Timely Task Management
- Adaptability and Problem Solving
Leadership Experience
- Interprofessional Grand Rounds, Lipscomb University
- Student Nutrition Association Vice President, Bastyr University
- Admissions Ambassador, Bastyr University
- Teen Feed Coordinator, Bastyr University
- Student Representative Board Member, Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (WSAND)
Certification
REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RDN), Commission on Dietetic Registration, 07/2021
ServSafe Manager Certified
CITI Training Certified
AllerTrain Certified: Managing Food Allergens and Gluten in a Cafeteria Setting
Timeline
Outpatient Oncology Dietitian
Intermountain Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Nutrition and Wellness Center by Sodexo
08.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Dietitian
Sodexo at Erlanger Health System
08.2021 - 08.2022
Diet Aide
Bayview Retirement Community
05.2019 - 05.2020
Patient Care Associate
MemorialCare Medical Foundation
08.2015 - 05.2018
Administrative Assistant II
UCLA Health
12.2013 - 02.2015
Administrative Assistant II
UCLA Health Hematology-Oncology
08.2012 - 12.2013
Front Office Admin and Referrals Assistant
Family Health Care of Long Beach
11.2010 - 08.2012
Sales Associate and Vision Assistant
Dr. Scheffel's Vision Center
08.2006 - 12.2009
Dietetic Internship Certificate Program -
Lipscomb University
Master of Science in Nutrition with Didactic Program in Dietetics -
Bastyr University
Bachelor of Arts in Geography with Geographic Information Science Certificate -
California State University, Long Beach
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