Kimmee Werosta MS, RDN, LD/N
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Licensed Registered Dietitian and chef offering a strong background in culinary, nutritional sciences and clinical experience. I am passionate about people and growth and am eager to find a role where I can increase my impact and excel professionally.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian
Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches
West Palm Beach, Florida
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured that nutritional intake is optimized for geriatric patients in a 109-bed long-term care facility, while considering evolving needs and quality of life.
- Managed enteral nutrition orders, communicated with dialysis RDs, recommended nutrition interventions, diet changes, and diet education as needed.
- Completed comprehensive nutrition assessments for new resident admissions, significant changes, and followed up with either quarterly or monthly assessments, and progress notes depending on acuity.
- Collaborated with the therapy team, including SLPs and OTs, to help determine appropriate diet textures and the need for adaptive equipment to optimize nutritional intake.
- Communicated daily with the IDT, including FSM, DON, RNs/LPNs, CNAs, the Administrator, and family members on behalf of patient care.
- Periodically oversaw kitchen operations, approved menus for various therapeutic diets, food substitutions, and ensured food safety protocols.
- Responsible for completing Section K of the MDS and attending bi-weekly care plan meetings with the IDT.
- Led the weekly Nutrition at Risk meeting (NAR) with the IDT to address significant changes, new interventions, and review labs.
- Participated in Quality Assurance meetings, shared findings with Administrator and completed PIP reports and reevaluated as needed
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian (Full Time/40 Hrs Wk)
Saint Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL, Lisa Hanson 414-202-8680
09.2021 - Current
- Utilized Cerner to complete nutrition assessments in the EMR using ADIME formats
- Experience working with ICU patients in need of enteral/parenteral nutrition
- Lead group education classes to stroke rehabilitation patients
- Communicated with the interdisciplinary team daily to express nutrition suggestions and concerns and gather patient information
- Collaborated as a team player with fellow RDs/managers to ensure daily accomplishments were met in a timely fashion and also promote clinical nutrition services in the hospital
- Provided education to food service staff/patients regarding therapeutic diets
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
Dietetic Intern MS/DI Program (FT/40+ Hr/wk)
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ, Kathleen Carozza 973-452-2094
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Successfully completed over 1200 hours of supervised practice in key rotations including food service management, clinical, nutrition education counseling, and community settings
- Created original educational content on various topics including handouts, YouTube cooking videos, social media posts and digital posters to promote health and wellness.
- Demonstrated care and empathy towards patients/clients and actively listened to their backgrounds in order to provide culturally appropriate suggestions.
- Demonstrated effective motivational interviewing techniques during one-on-one nutrition education counseling to promote positive behavior change to clients seeking healthful lifestyle changes.
- Compiled and evaluated data for performance improvement projects in an acute care setting
- Delivered in-service meetings to team members to promote well-being and ensure food safety protocols are being followed.
Kitchen Line Cook (FT/40+ Hrs/wk)
Pendry Natirar
Peapack & Gladstone , NJ, Freddy Vargas 718-564-0298
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Prepared, cooked, and plated dishes in a fast paced environment.
- Followed guidance from the Executive Chef to duplicate dishes exactly as demonstrated
- Utilized cooking techniques/equipment such as wood-fired pizza ovens, grills, convection ovens, Wolf burners, meat grinders, blenders, food processors, pasta extruders
- Utilized ServSafe techniques to ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness
Cooking School Chef Instructor (6-18 Hrs Weekly)
Pendry Natirar
Peapack & Gladstone, NJ, Janine Gordon 908-303-2210
02.2019 - 09.2020
- As a chef, I curated and lead culinary classes that were open to the general public, with associated recipes featuring various cuisines of the world and American regions.
- Lead 3-hr long cooking classes involving both verbal and hands-on education techniques. These cooking classes would feature 4-6 different recipes each
- Supervised and lead cooking assistants to help guide the class
- Developed and taught 2, original 3-day series of culinary summer programs for children that emphasized recipes that utilized local ingredients from the establishment's farm.
- Utilized ServSafe techniques to ensure safety and hygienic practices
Cooking School Assistant (Part Time, 20 Hr/wk)
WerostaKimmeePendry Natirar
Peapack, NJ, Janine Gordon 908-303-2210
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Supported students during activities and cooking assignments to ensure recipes, sanitation, and equipment are followed properly.
- Provided suggestions to students and chef instructor to obtain high quality food products/cooking tips.
Server/Bartender (PT 20-25 Hr/wk)
Providence Marriott Downtown
Providence, WerostaKimmeePendryWerostaKimmeeRI, Christian Samayoa 401-450-7923
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided high quality service and cocktails to guests
- Utilized Point of Sale (POS) System to communicate orders to kitchen/generate sales
- Required minimal supervision to complete jobs tasks and was the lead server responsible for training new team members
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition And Dietetic Intern (MS/DI)
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI11.2018
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mt. Laurel05.2014
Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Social Media and content creating
- Motivational Interviewing
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Customer service
- Menu planning
- Nutrition software
- Performance Improvement
- Trainable
- PCC, Cerner, Epic
Certification
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) #86151297
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LD/N) #10793
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
Rehabilitation Center of the Palm Beaches
06.2023 - Current
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian (Full Time/40 Hrs Wk)
Saint Mary's Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Dietetic Intern MS/DI Program (FT/40+ Hr/wk)
Saint Elizabeth University
09.2020 - 05.2021
Kitchen Line Cook (FT/40+ Hrs/wk)
Pendry Natirar
06.2019 - 09.2020
Cooking School Chef Instructor (6-18 Hrs Weekly)
Pendry Natirar
02.2019 - 09.2020
Cooking School Assistant (Part Time, 20 Hr/wk)
WerostaKimmeePendry Natirar
12.2018 - 09.2020
Server/Bartender (PT 20-25 Hr/wk)
Providence Marriott Downtown
10.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Nutrition And Dietetic Intern (MS/DI)
Saint Elizabeth University
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Rowan College At Burlington County
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) #86151297
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LD/N) #10793
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