Lisa Davis
Summary
Nutrition specialist with focus on health and wellness.
Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nutrition , NPH
UCLA Medical Center
07.2017 - 03.2023
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of patients in specialized areas including: eating disorders, neuropsychiatry, high risk pregnancy, obstetrics, diabetes, renal, pediatrics, and critical care, based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements. Completed documentation and reassessments in a timely manner.
- Provided ongoing nutrition education for patients, family members, and care givers
- Developed goals and objectives for clinical nutrition program to maintain quality and tailored care.
- Maintained registration status through industry-standard certification programs, providing thoughtful direction to diverse departments.
- Communicated and worked as a team member, interfacing with dietetic technicians, food service employees, nurses, physicians, patients, dietetic interns, and allied health care team members.
- Established and maintained policies, standards and programs, providing tailored nutritional care for residents and patients.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Participated in departmental activities, including performance improvement, safety and sanitation, infection control.
- Practiced CICARE principles in every patient encounter
Clinical Dietitian II
UCLA Medical Center
10.1993 - 07.2017
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of patients in specialized areas including: eating disorders, neuropsychiatry, high risk pregnancy, obstetrics, diabetes, renal, pediatrics, and critical care, based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements. Completed documentation and reassessments in a timely manner.
- Provided nutrition counseling and education for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans, including family members and care givers as appropriate. .
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated CICARE principles at every patient encounter
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Director of Nutrition Services
Community Psychiatric Centers
07.1978 - 08.1993
- Responsible for all areas of clinical nutrition, including patient education, nutrition assessments, program development, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Responsible for all administrative duties of the food service department, including purchasing, staff supervision and development.
- Responsible for infection control, project improvement, and adherence to Joint Commission and Title 22 standards.
- Involved with hospital fiscal and strategic planning.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
Education
Dietetic Internship - Nutrition
Presbyterian Medical Center
Dallas, TX08.1979
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA06.1978
Skills
- Clinical Nutrition
- Performance Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Menu Planning
- Dietary Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Project Management
Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Registration # 537743
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Timeline
Director of Nutrition , NPH
UCLA Medical Center
07.2017 - 03.2023
Clinical Dietitian II
UCLA Medical Center
10.1993 - 07.2017
Director of Nutrition Services
Community Psychiatric Centers
07.1978 - 08.1993
Dietetic Internship - Nutrition
Presbyterian Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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