Leslie Huffman
Durham,NC
Summary
With experience across diverse clinical settings, I specialize in developing and implementing evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) tailored to individual disease states. Proficient in utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), I conduct thorough assessments, monitor progress, and adjust nutrition interventions in response to evolving diagnoses to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Pediatric Registered Dietitian
UNC Healthcare
11.2016 - Current
- Provided evidenced-based MNT for pediatric patients of multiple disease states and multiple acuities including pediatric intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, general pediatrics, & the ketogenic diet.
Pediatric/ Ketogenic Registered Dietitian
UNC Healthcare
05.2012 - 10.2015
- Core job included management of the pediatric ketogenic program (inpatient and outpatient), management & participation in rounds with pediatric GI service, pediatric neurology and general services consisting of several disease states, including pediatric malnutrition. Provided cross-coverage for multiple disciplines and patient acuity, including pediatric intensive care unit, bone marrow transplant, and neonatal intensive care unit.
Clinical Registered Dietitian
Compass Group – Morrison
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Job description included providing MNT and implementing NCP for multiple disease states, with focus on adult GI, Orthopedics, oncology and pediatrics; including 8-bed PICU and pediatric oncology. Provided cross-coverage in multiple disciplines including ICU and short-term inpatient rehab. Provided meal rounds, test trays for food quality, as well as participating in Nutrition & Food Service Managements meetings, as RDs were considered management within this company.
Education
Dietetic Internship -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition & Dietetics
UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2008
Skills
- EPIC
- Microsoft Office
- Keto Diet Calculator
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition
Accomplishments
- Contributor to the revision of “Nutrition in Chronic Diseases and Developmental Disorders”, Chapter 10. Seizures & Epilepsy
- Associate Instructor for UNC, Master of Public Health. Presenter on Ketogenic Diet.
Certification
CDR: 1034749
NC LDN: L003978
Timeline
PRN Pediatric Registered Dietitian
UNC Healthcare
11.2016 - Current
Pediatric/ Ketogenic Registered Dietitian
UNC Healthcare
05.2012 - 10.2015
Clinical Registered Dietitian
Compass Group – Morrison
02.2010 - 05.2012
Dietetic Internship -
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition & Dietetics
UNC Greensboro
ACTIVITIES
- - Contributor to the revision of “Nutrition in Chronic Diseases and Developmental Disorders”, 3rd Edition, Chapter 10. Seizures & Epilepsy
- - Associate Instructor for UNC, Master of Public Health. Presenter on Ketogenic Diet.
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