Kerry Oronos
Tampa
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated Registered Dietitian with a strong work ethic and a passion for improving Veterans’ health through food and nutrition. Experienced in home-based primary care, medical nutrition therapy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered education. Skilled in assessing complex nutritional needs, managing large caseloads, and developing individualized care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Registered Dietitian
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Serve as the medical nutrition expert within the HBPC team, delivering personalized nutritional care and education to Veterans
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans, integrating physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors affecting dietary intake
- Manage a caseload of 100+ Veterans across multiple counties (Polk, Citrus, Sumter, and Hernando), independently scheduling all admissions, follow-ups, and visits
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create, monitor, and adjust care plans aligned with Veterans’ goals
- Participate in weekly care plan meetings, ensuring ongoing communication and coordination of patient care
- Conduct annual audits at Medical Foster Homes to uphold Veterans’ safety and well-being
- Co-lead Intuitive Eating and MOVE! classes to promote sustainable, healthy habits among Veterans
- Dietetic Internship Interview Panelist – Participate in the selection process for incoming dietetic interns, evaluating candidates and providing recommendations
- Pre-screen, interview, and recommend highly qualified candidates for GS11-GS13 positions
- Manage onboarding and training for new HBPC dietitians
- Contribute to performance improvement initiatives, including the Falls Prevention Committee, by developing standardized templates and analyzing data to reduce hospitalizations
- Collaborate on the NFS Handbook Committee, creating a facility-specific nutrition care manual to standardize and enhance nutrition services for Veterans
Clinical Registered Dietitian
Morton Plant Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Assessed and monitored patients on tube feedings and TPN, providing evidence-based recommendations
- Participated in interdisciplinary ICU rounds, working in ICU, neurological, cardiac, and surgical units to optimize patient nutrition care
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives within the hospital’s nutrition department
Crew Member / Section Leader
Trader Joe’s
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Ensured food safety and quality assurance by managing inventory and monitoring product standards
- Led coffee and tea purchasing, analyzing trends to develop an innovative product selection
- Developed merchandising strategies and customer engagement methods to drive sales
- Provided nutrition and allergen guidance to customers, supporting informed purchasing decisions
Dietetic Intern
Bloomin’ Brands Inc.
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Conducted regulatory research on National Menu Labeling, Nutrition Fact Panels, and third-party product verifications
Education
Dietetic Internship -
Daemen College
Tampa, FLBachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALBachelor of Science - Biology
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLSkills
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Patient education
Communication and counseling
Nutrition Focused Physical Exam
Collaboration
Individualized interventions and support
Project management
Weight loss/weight gain programs
Public speaking
Credentials
- RD
- LDN
Timeline
Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Registered Dietitian
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Clinical Registered Dietitian
Morton Plant Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2021
Dietetic Intern
Bloomin’ Brands Inc.
03.2020 - 04.2020
Crew Member / Section Leader
Trader Joe’s
11.2018 - 12.2020
Dietetic Internship -
Daemen College
Bachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of West Florida
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