Laura Merrill
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Experienced dietitian with background in developing and implementing dietary care plans to improve patient health outcomes. Strong ability to assess nutritional needs, design personalized nutrition strategies, and provide nutrition education counseling. Skilled in team collaboration and communication, ensuring comprehensive care approaches. Impact made through successful dietary interventions leading to improved patient wellness and satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dietitian
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
Las Cruces, USA
10.2006 - Current
- Provided nutrition education and counseling to patients with chronic diseases
- Performed full nutritional assessments
- Maintained adequate staffing of the dietitian department
- Recommended supplements as needed based on individual needs and preferences
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Participated in ongoing Quality Improvement tracking
- Designed educational materials for use in group classes or individual sessions
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies
- Instructed patients on how to read food labels for healthy choices when grocery shopping
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support
- Guided individuals in food selection and preparation based upon nutritional needs
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment
- Collaborated closely with dietitian team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines
Renal Dietitian
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
Grants, USA
01.2000 - 05.2006
- Educated patients at least monthly based on the results of their monthly 'Report Cards' about the need to limit or restrict potassium, phosphorus, sodium and/or fluid intake
- Designed educational materials on topics related to renal nutrition
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to adjust diet plans as needed
- Monitored patient laboratory results such as, phosphorus, potassium, albumin, BUN and creatinine levels and fluid gains between dialysis treatments
- Counselled and educated patients regarding phosphate binder use
- Performed comprehensive nutritional assessments on all patients new to the dialysis clinic
Education
AP4 Internship - Nutrition
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.1994
Bachelor of Science -
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.1991
Skills
- Renal diet education
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Lead Dietitian
Mountain View Regional Medical Center
10.2006 - Current
Renal Dietitian
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
01.2000 - 05.2006
AP4 Internship - Nutrition
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science -
New Mexico State University
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