Lesley Lilly
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Knowledgable Clinical Dietitian with four years educating patients and families, monitoring patient nutrition and managing chronic medical problems through effective nutrition. Demonstrated success in collaborating with clinicians to optimize patient outcomes. Expert at counseling, treatment planning and progress monitoring. Strong communicator with outstanding active listening skills and empathy. Passionate about using an integrative and functional nutrition approach to address root cause and improve patient lives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Education, Consultant Dietitian
Nutritious lifestyles
05.2019 - Current
- Assessed, Analyzed and determined nutrition needs for 800+ residents in long-term care facilities and a 325-bed hospital using evidenced-based epidemiological principles and evidenced-based nutrition education
- Provided Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients across the lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics and established nutrition-related chronic disease management protocols
- Served as the lead nutrition consultant and advocate as an account manager responsible for 67 buildings serving 7,000+ patients
- Hand-picked as the Director of Education responsible for training and education of 200+ company dietitians
- Account Manager for 6 corporate accounts presenting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to corporate leadership with oversight of 60 field dietitians, skilled in client-relations
- Completed monthly documentation and disease management of residents including enteral and parenteral nutrition, hemodialysis, pressure injuries, and malnutrition indicators
- Provided nutrition counseling for weight management, diabetes education, managing chronic disease and healthy eating strategies
Clinical Dietitian
SOUTHWEST GENERAL HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 08.2022
- CLINICAL DIETITIAN (PRN) – SAN ANTONIO, TX
- Worked with a team of dietitians to provide medical nutrition therapy to patient population at 325-bed hospital including Critical Care, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Inpatient rehabilitation and Oncology nutrition counseling
- Provided individualized nutrition plans, counseling, education and diet instruction to patients for disease prevention and chronic disease management (diabetes, heart disease, weight loss, renal disease, etc.) to help adopt healthy lifestyles
- Developed, updated, and implemented educational nutrition materials to meet the needs of patients and medical staff
- Conducted in-service presentations to medical, nursing and nutrition staff on fundamental clinical nutrition principles educating on physiology of the human body including nutrient digestion and absorption, metabolism and blood sugar regulation
- Displayed knowledge of human behavior, motivational strategies and counseling techniques during daily education with patients to achieve weight loss and adoption of healthy lifestyles
Education
Integrative And Functional Nutrition
Certified Practitioner (IFNCP)
Integrative And Functional Nutrition Academy2023
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Texas
Commission On Dietetic Registration2019
Masters of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
San Antonio, TX2019
Masters of Science - Health Promotion and Kinesiology
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
San Antonio, TX2014
Bachelors of Science - Community Health Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSE
Knoxville, TN2005
Skills
- Integrative and Functional Approach
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing/Counseling
- Empathy and Compassion
- Chronic Disease Management
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Individualized assessments
- Leadership
- Telehealth
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
SOUTHWEST GENERAL HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 08.2022
Director of Education, Consultant Dietitian
Nutritious lifestyles
05.2019 - Current
Integrative And Functional Nutrition
Certified Practitioner (IFNCP)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Licensed Dietitian (LD) in Texas
Masters of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
Masters of Science - Health Promotion and Kinesiology
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Bachelors of Science - Community Health Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSE
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