Laura Geraci
Renal Dietitian
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of healthcare experience, excelling in patient care, sales, and marketing. Expertise in renal nutrition with a track record of optimizing patient outcomes. Skilled in adapting seamlessly to diverse environments and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Currently spearheading education initiatives and staff training while providing expert nutrition care across multiple facilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
RENAL DIETITIAN
Dialyze Direct
1 2019 - Current
- Actively assess nutrition status of renal patients and develop nutrition care plans based on KDOQI and ACEND guidelines
- Thoroughly review laboratory data and nutrition parameters, meticulously documenting findings in EMR
- Coordinate patient care with caregivers, facility staff, and healthcare professionals, resulting in significant improvements in patient outcomes
- Deliver comprehensive nutrition education, counseling, and resources, consistently achieving high patient satisfaction
- Proactively collaborate in interdisciplinary team meetings and utilize telehealth for efficient communication
- Ensure strict patient privacy and HIPAA compliance in all communications and records
- Recommend and provide hands-on assistance with IDPN therapy, directly contributing to enhanced patient well-being
- Adhere rigorously to bone management protocol and provide evidence-based recommendations
- Stay updated on national and specialty nutrition guidelines and research, actively incorporating latest findings into practice
- Contribute actively to QAPI initiatives, in-service training, and department development, driving continuous improvement
Cincinnati Home Dialysis
Highpoint Health
06.2016 - Current
- Facilitate smooth transitions between dialysis modalities and transplant therapies, managing a caseload of increasing patients
- Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patients' needs and treatment modalities, resulting in improved patient adherence and outcomes
- Provide personalized nutrition education and counseling on renal-specific dietary guidelines, fluid management, and medication interactions, achieving improved compliance with dietary recommendations
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and ensure holistic patient management, advocating for patients' nutritional needs within the home dialysis setting
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient encounters and interventions, meeting EMR documentation standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, contributing to a 10% improvement in patient satisfaction scores
- Stay updated on the latest research and guidelines in renal nutrition, attending annual conferences and workshops
- Deliver telehealth support and remote services to home dialysis patients, improving access to care and convenience.
Education
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
Good Samaritan Hospital
CincinnatiBACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Dietetics and Food Administration
California State University, Long Beach
Skills
Adaptable to changing healthcare environment
Building and maintaining long-term relationships
Clinical knowledge delivery
Program planning and execution
Binder therapy expertise
Additional Work Experience
RENAL DIETITIAN/MARKETING
NXStage Kidney Care | 1/2014 – 4/2019
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop patient education materials and renal recipes
- Optimized therapy and medication regimens for critical care patients, ensuring optimal nutrition support
COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATOR
Humana - Cincinnati, Ohio | 6/2014 - 5/2015
- Supported MyCare Ohio/Caresource members in physical, behavioral, and mental health
RENAL DIETITIAN
Dialysis Clinics, Inc DCI - Western Hills, Ohio | 4/2012 - 1/2013
EVENT DIRECTOR
The Enchanted Village - Lebanon, Ohio | 4/2009 - 4/2012
- Established event venue, developed marketing strategies, and managed pricing packages
- Conducted advertising and marketing efforts, including media appearances and website management
RENAL DIETITIAN
Fresenius Medical Care - Cincinnati, Ohio | 12/2000 - 4/2009
Certification
National Registered Dietitian, RDN
Additional Honors
- Efficiency Award, Cincinnati Region
- Proctor Memorial Scholarship
- Golden Key National Honor Society
Timeline
Cincinnati Home Dialysis
Highpoint Health
06.2016 - Current
RENAL DIETITIAN
Dialyze Direct
1 2019 - Current
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
Good Samaritan Hospital
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Dietetics and Food Administration
California State University, Long Beach