Lisa Grentz, MS, RDN, CD, LDN, FAND
Spokane,WA
Summary
Committed and experienced dietitian, speaker, writer, and leader with exceptional clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate in Nutrition Research
Washington State University
08.2023 - Current
- Provide full scope support to Principal Investigator in the design, implementation, and data review of grant funded dietetics studies involving human participants
- Assist with Whole Grains study design, participant recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript development
Registered Dietitian and Member of Medical Advisory Council
Growing Independent Eaters
10.2016 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide guidance and support to families weaning their child from enteral nutrition to oral eating
- Provide individualized diet analysis and nutrition education
- Developed blenderized tube feeding program, which includes recipe templates, sample recipes, recipe analysis, and resource guide for parents
- Write blogs to educate and support families undergoing the tube weaning journey
Registered Dietitian
Pullman Regional Hospital
03.2015 - Current
- Interdisciplinary member of the Pullman Feeding Team through Summit Therapy and Health Services that develops specialized care plans that address all areas of growth, nutrition, and development
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
Temporary Lecturer
Washington State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Taught 4 credit graduate course NEP 537 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 with application lab to 13 graduate students
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
Clinical Dietitian
Providence Infusion and Pharmacy Services
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Optimized nutritional support to pediatric and adult patients in the home setting by adjusting enteral and parenteral feedings as needed based on patient needs and tolerance levels.
- Mentored dietetic interns, providing guidance on clinical skills development and fostering professional growth within the field of dietetics.
- Used electronic medical record systems proficiently for tracking patient progress notes, orders, and other essential documentation aspects required in daily practice as a Clinical Dietitian.
Registered Dietitian
Northwest Family Nutrition
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy for individuals of all ages from infancy to adults
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized counseling sessions, focusing on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and goal-setting strategies.
- Developed educational materials to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families.
Nutrition Support Dietitian
Preferred Homecare Infusion (formerly LifeCare Solutions)
01.2001 - 02.2018
- Provide nutrition support recommendations for pediatric and adult patients on enteral and parenteral nutrition support
- Provide home visits to monitor, evaluate, and adjust the nutrition support regimen
- Preceptor to dietetic interns
- Established and maintained positive relationships with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members through effective communication and collaboration.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with emerging research trends in the field of dietetics.
Subject Matter Expert
Children's Hospital Association
03.2014 - 03.2014
- Co-authored continuing education course module entitled Pediatric Nutritional Overview as part of the acute care orientation library for the Children's Hospital Association
- Developed training materials based on established best practices addressing the basic nutritional needs of children.
- Complex project management from inception through completion, delivering high-quality results within a tight deadline.
Clinical Dietitian
Aramark (at Deaconess Medical Center)
05.2003 - 02.2007
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in the NICU
- Responsible for the provision of medical nutrition therapy to NICU patients
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current nutrition care plans, utilizing quality improvement processes to refine strategies and improve patient outcomes.
- Participated in performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of care provided by the clinical nutrition team.
- Educated high-risk obstetric patients on the importance of proper nutrition for management of diabetes
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
Clinical Dietitian
Deaconess Medical Center
08.1999 - 05.2003
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to patients in the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, and general pediatric unit
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
- Developed standards of care, formula mixing recipes, and nutrition education materials
Project Coordinator for Computrition
Deaconess Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Managed all general activities related to the implementation of the Computrition computer system in the Food and Nutrition Services Department
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Facilitated training sessions on project management software, increasing team competency and efficiency in task management.
Senior Clinical Dietitian
Fairview-University Medical Center
07.1997 - 08.1998
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
- Provided relief coverage in the clinical areas of bone marrow transplant, pediatrics, oncology, cardiology, renal/dialysis, medical/surgical, and intensive care
- Taught weekly nutrition seminar to morbidly obese patients considering bariatric surgery
- Formulated plans for nutrition intervention, education, and counseling for weight management, bone marrow transplant, and HIV outpatient populations
- Preceptor to dietetic interns
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing insight into the role of nutrition in overall patient care and contributing to comprehensive treatment planning efforts.
Education
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
Washington State University
Spokane, WA05.2001
Dietetic Intern -
Fairview-University Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Human Nutrition
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.1996
Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Research and Analysis
- Published Writer
- Diversity Awareness
- Courteous and Professional
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Post Graduate Training
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Associated Disabilities (LEND) , 06/20
University of Washington - Seattle, WA
- Completed interdisciplinary leadership training in neurodevelopmental and related disorders.
Certifications and Licensure
Dietitian Certification, Washington State Department of Health, 1999 - present
Dietitian Licensure, Idaho State Board of Medicine, 2022 - present
Basic Life Support Certification, 2020 - present
Journal Publications
Grentz L , Furfari K, Keifer R. Home-based appetite-guided weaning of enteral nutrition of infants with congenital heart disease: A preliminary clinical observation. Recent Progress in Nutrition, 2024;4(2):1-12. doi: 10.21926/rpn.2402007
Grentz L , Furfari K, Keifer R, Potter NL. Appetite-guided approach to pediatric enteral tube weaning in the home setting: A pilot study. J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2022;46(7):1725-30. doi: 10.1002/jpen.2394, 35526140
Massey LK, Grentz LM , Horner HT, Palmer H. Soybean and soy food consumption increase urinary oxalate excretion. Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 2002;17:49-59.
Grentz LM and Massey LK. Contributions of dietary oxalate to urinary oxalate excretion in health and disease. Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 2002;17:60-70.
Professional Publications
Blenderized Tube Feeding: A Resource Guide for Parents
Author, Growing Independent Eaters, 04/22
Purees, Dips, and Spreads: Recipes for Growing Independent Eaters
Author, Growing Independent Eaters, 10/21
Nutrition Management of Children with Food Allergies
Co-Author, Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group, 2014
Published Blogs
Growing Independent Eaters, 2018-2024
- "Growth Percentiles and Z-scores: What do the Mean?"
- "An Inside Look into the Identification and Diagnosis of Pediatric Malnutrition"
- "Medical Treatment for Constipation"
- "10 Ways to Stimulate Fluid Intake and Promote Drinking"
- "Hydration: More than Just Water"
- "Granulation Tissue"
- "Skin Level Gastrostomy Tube and Stoma Maintenance"
- "Bolus Tube Feeding"
- "Cow Milk or Plant Milk: What's in Your Cart?"
- "Cow Milk or Plant Milk: What's in Your Cup?"
- "Division of Responsibility: Childhood through Adolescence"
- "Division of Responsibility: Toddler Feeding"
- "Division of Responsibility: Infant Feeding"
- "When Picky Eating Becomes Problem Eating"
- "Two Types of Pressured Eating – and Why We Should Avoid Them"
- "Growth Expectations: When to Expect Weight Gain Post-Tube-Wean"
- "Portion Sizes for Children: How Much is Enough?"
- "Hunger and Satiety Regulation: Part 2"
- "Hunger and Satiety Regulation: Part 1"
- "Weaning and Weighing"
Published Articles
"Probiotics vs. Prebiotics"
Author, LifeCare Solutions Nutrition Notes Newsletter, 2012
"Medicare Reimbursement Criteria for Home Parenteral Nutrition Support"
Author, LifeCare Solutions Nutrition Notes Newsletter, 2011
"Medicare Reimbursement Criteria for Home Enteral Nutrition Support"
Author, LifeCare Solutions Nutrition Notes Newsletter, 2011
"Roughing it with Dietary Fiber"
Author, LifeCare Solutions Nutrition Notes Newsletter, 2010
"Vitamin D – What's the Big D-eal?"
Author, LifeCare Solutions Nutrition Notes Newsletter, 2010
"The Power of Advocacy"
Author, PNPG Post, The Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association Newsletter, 2008
"Congressional Review of 2007 and a Look Ahead to 2008"
Author, PNPG Post, The Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association Newsletter, 2008
Community Presentations
"How to Navigate the Formula Decision Tree When the Choice Isn't Always Obvious"
Guest Speaker, Washington State Children with Special Health Care Needs Nutrition Network, Washington State University, Spokane Campus, Spokane, WA, 2016
"Enteral Nutrition: From Placement to Management"
Guest Speaker, Washington State Children with Special Health Care Needs Nutrition Network, Washington State University, Spokane Campus, Spokane, WA, 2015
"When to be Concerned about Nutrition and Growth; Do I Need to See a Dietitian?"
Guest Speaker, Washington State Children with Special Health Care Needs Nutrition Network, Washington State University, Spokane Campus, Spokane, WA, 2014
"Overview of Pediatric Nutrition"
Guest Speaker, Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur D'Alene, ID, 2014
"Nutrition Support for the Home Tube Fed Patient"
Guest Speaker, Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA, 2014
"Overview of Home Enteral Nutrition Support"
Guest Lecturer, Washington State University, Spokane Campus, Spokane, WA, 2014
"Overview of Nutrition Support for the Home Tube Fed Patient"
Guest Speaker, Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur D'Alene, ID, 2012
"Pediatric Nutrition Assessment"
Guest Speaker, Pullman Regional Hospital, Pullman, WA, 2011
"Home Tube Feeding: Everything from Soup to Nuts"
Staff Inservice, LifeCare Solutions, Spokane Valley, WA, 2011
"Pediatric Home Enteral Nutrition Support"
Staff Inservice, LifeCare Solutions, Spokane Valley, WA, 2008
"Nutritional Care of Children with Special Health Care Needs"
Staff Inservice, LifeCare Solutions, Spokane Valley, WA, 2008,
"Anthropometry and Nutritional Assessment of the Pediatric Patient"
Staff Inservice, LifeCare Solutions, Spokane Valley, WA, 2007
"Nutritional Assessment and Care of the Pediatric Patient"
Guest Speaker, St. Lukes Rehab Institute, Spokane, WA, 2007
"Nutrition for the Preterm and Term Infant"
Guest Lecturer, Washington State University Intercollegiate College of Nursing, Spokane, WA, 2002
Osteoporosis Education Series: Food & Drug Reactions
Guest Speaker, Inland Northwest Health Services Community Health Education and Resources Program, Spokane, WA, 2001
Activities
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 1996 – Present
- Washington State Dietetic Association, 1996 – Present
- Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group, 2000 – Present
Building Blocks for Life, Co-Editor/Editor, 2015 – 2017
Secretary, 2012 – 2014
Web Based Learning Ad Hoc Committee Chair, 2011 – 2014
Professional Development Co-Chair/Chair, 2008 – 2010
Public Policy Co-Chair/Chair, 2006 – 2008
- Washington State Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group, 2000 – Present
Nominating Committee, 2011 – 2012
Secretary, 2008 – 2010
Treasurer, 2003 – 2005
- Washington State Nutrition Network for CSHCN, 2007 – Present
- Washington State Community Feeding Teams for CSHCN, 2015 – Present
- Greater Spokane Dietetic Association, 1999 – 2016
Legislative Representative, 2007 – 2009
Professional Issues Chair Elect/Chair, 2001 – 2003
Awards
Washington State Dietetic Association Educational Award Winner, 2011
Washington State Dietetic Association Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, 2007
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
Associate in Nutrition Research
Washington State University
08.2023 - Current
Temporary Lecturer
Washington State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Dietitian
Providence Infusion and Pharmacy Services
03.2018 - 08.2023
Registered Dietitian and Member of Medical Advisory Council
Growing Independent Eaters
10.2016 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Pullman Regional Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Northwest Family Nutrition
08.2014 - 06.2018
Subject Matter Expert
Children's Hospital Association
03.2014 - 03.2014
Clinical Dietitian
Aramark (at Deaconess Medical Center)
05.2003 - 02.2007
Nutrition Support Dietitian
Preferred Homecare Infusion (formerly LifeCare Solutions)
01.2001 - 02.2018
Clinical Dietitian
Deaconess Medical Center
08.1999 - 05.2003
Project Coordinator for Computrition
Deaconess Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2000
Senior Clinical Dietitian
Fairview-University Medical Center
07.1997 - 08.1998
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
Washington State University
Dietetic Intern -
Fairview-University Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Human Nutrition
Washington State University
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