Lauren Reeves
Owens Cross Roads,AL
Summary
Nutrition and Health Systems leader with over 13 years of progressive experience advancing evidence-based nutrition care across hospital systems. Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) programs within a large health system. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, developing clinical and operational frameworks, and aligning nutrition initiatives with national and international quality standards. Skilled at translating clinical expertise into scalable system-wide policies that improve outcomes, enhance compliance, and optimize resource utilization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nutrition Director
Huntsville Hospital Health System
04.2021 - Current
- Lead clinical nutrition programs across a health system serving diverse patient populations, including maternal, neonatal, pediatric, and adult services.
- Provide strategic and technical direction for clinical nutrition programs system-wide; oversee policy development, goal setting, and implementation of evidence-based standards of care.
- Direct the malnutrition reimbursement program across all system facilities, improving documentation accuracy and financial reimbursement.
- Develop and implement nutrition protocols for adult, maternal, newborn, and pediatric populations, ensuring compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards.
- Supervise and mentor clinical nutrition managers, dietitians, and dietetic interns; foster continuous professional development and quality improvement.
- Collaborate with hospital executives, physicians, and quality teams to align nutrition programs with institutional and public health priorities.
- Lead initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, reduce length of stay, and improve nutrition-related quality metrics.
- Key Achievements:
- Drove $1.2 million per year in hospital reimbursement through implementation and optimization of the malnutrition documentation and coding program.
- Implemented system-wide malnutrition screening process aligned with Age-Friendly Hospital standards.
- Standardized nutrition order sets and policies for antepartum and neonatal populations.
- Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration across dietetics, nursing, pharmacy, and quality departments.
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Huntsville Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Directed daily operations for the Clinical Nutrition department across multiple facilities.
- Managed hiring, credentialing, scheduling, and regulatory compliance for system dietitians.
- Developed tools to improve charting accuracy, workflow efficiency, and clinical documentation.
- Partnered with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize nutrition therapy and patient outcomes.
Assistant Clinical Nutrition Manager
Huntsville Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Provided leadership, training, and performance evaluation for clinical dietitians.
- Collaborated with Food & Nutrition leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient nutrition services.
- Conducted audits, monitored productivity, and drove departmental process improvements.
Clinical Dietitian (Specializing in Maternal and Neonatal Nutrition)
Huntsville Hospital
11.2011 - 03.2016
- Delivered direct clinical nutrition care for neonatal, maternal, and pediatric populations.
- Specialized in neonatal intensive care (NICU), antepartum, mother-baby, and pediatric units.
- Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments and individualized care plans for high-risk maternal and infant patients.
- Developed and implemented feeding and parenteral/enteral nutrition protocols to promote optimal growth and outcomes.
- Collaborated with neonatologists, obstetricians, and lactation consultants to support evidence-based nutrition therapy.
- Provided education to clinical staff, patients, and families on specialized nutrition care.
Education
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
University of Alabama
01.2012
Dietetic Internship / Graduate Coursework -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science (Dietetics Option)
Auburn University
01.2010
Skills
- MNCH nutrition program management
- Program Design, Implementation & Evaluation
- Health Systems Policy Development
- Malnutrition Quality Improvement & Reimbursement
- Evidence-Based Clinical Protocols
- Staff Supervision & Capacity Building
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
- Compliance & Reporting
- Quality Assurance & Performance Metrics
Affiliations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Member since 2009)
- North Alabama Dietetic Association (Member since 2011)
Certification
- Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice)
Timeline
Clinical Nutrition Director
Huntsville Hospital Health System
04.2021 - Current
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Huntsville Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2021
Assistant Clinical Nutrition Manager
Huntsville Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2019
Clinical Dietitian (Specializing in Maternal and Neonatal Nutrition)
Huntsville Hospital
11.2011 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science (Dietetics Option)
Auburn University
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
University of Alabama
Dietetic Internship / Graduate Coursework -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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