Lauren Kirby, MS, RDN, LD
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Enthusiastic Dietitian eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Exceptionally adept at crafting medically mandated diet regiments tailored to individual patient needs and preferences. Able to explain complicated nutritional dietetic restrictions and plans clearly and fully to patients from a wide variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Clinical Nutrition.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian
National Healthcare Corporation (NHC)
Nashville, TN
06.2021 - Current
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Office Coordinator
Ken's Exterminating Co.
Smyrna, TN
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Organized team workload and prioritized tasks to streamline office functions in deadline-driven environment
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members
- Trained new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards
Dietetic Intern
Augusta University Health
Augusta, GA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Planned nutritious meals for patients with food allergies and special dietary needs to promote good nutrition and healthy eating behaviors
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
Diet Clerk
National Healthcare Corporation (NHC)
Franklin, TN
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted Registered Dietitians by educating patients about therapeutic nutrition, ingredients selection, food prep and meal planning
- Coordinated patient meal tickets by entering patient information, diet and food preferences into MealTracker
- Led educational presentations for patients on topics of nutrition and wellness
- Trained new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards
Education
Master of Science - Allied Health-Nutrition
Medical College of Georgia At Augusta University
Augusta, GABachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TNSkills
- Dietetics
- Nutrition Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Nutrition Needs Assessment
- Patient Education
- Problem-Solving
- Acute Care
- Long-Term Care
- Menu Development
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Communication
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
National Healthcare Corporation (NHC)
06.2021 - Current
Office Coordinator
Ken's Exterminating Co.
08.2019 - 03.2021
Dietetic Intern
Augusta University Health
08.2018 - 05.2019
Diet Clerk
National Healthcare Corporation (NHC)
02.2016 - 04.2017
Master of Science - Allied Health-Nutrition
Medical College of Georgia At Augusta University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
Middle Tennessee State University
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