Maria Savino MS RD
Matawan,NJ
Summary
Dedicated dietetic professional with a robust background in nutritional assessment and patient-centered care, committed to enhancing client health and wellness through tailored meal planning. Expertise in developing and implementing effective dietary strategies that address individual needs and promote positive health outcomes. Recognized for fostering collaborative teamwork and demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced healthcare settings, ensuring seamless integration of nutrition services within multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about empowering clients to achieve health goals through evidence-based nutrition practices.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Dietitian
Clove Lakes Nursing Home
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Developed individualized nutrition care plans for residents based on health
- Monitored Patients intake during meal rounds
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust care plans.
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Bayley Seton Hospital
- Perform initial Nutrion screening and full Nutritiona assessments on inpatients
- Developed individualized nutrition care plans based on patient's medical history and nutritional status based on nutrition assessments.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on patients appropriate nutrition plans
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust nutrition plans accordingly
- Developed educational materials for patients and staff.
Chief Clinical Dietitian
Lutheran Medical Center
- Provided training and mentorship to junior dietitians, dietary techs and food service workers.
- Created recipes that met specific dietary needs of various therapeutic diets while still being palatable for the patient.
- Performed administrative tasks such as ordering supplies or completing paperwork related to nutrition or food services.
- Wrote and Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines into clinic practice and daily workflows.
- Developed and implemented educational materials for patients and staff.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Researched new products, technologies or techniques related to clinical nutrition.
- Routinely performed inservices for Medical, Nursing and Food service staff.
Consultant Dietitan
AABR
- Conducted initial and periodic nutritional assessments to identify dietary needs, & restrictions of group home residents.
- Maintained the medical record with current Nutrition care Plan
- Developed personalized nutrition plans and menus for this diverse population.
- Monitored client progress throughout the course of treatment and adjusted diet plans accordingly.
- Provided staff with appropriate diet and menus for the residents
- Provided in-services for staff as needed
Nutrition/TPN sales Manger for Metro NY
McGaw Inc.
- Sold specialized Total Parental Nutrition/Peripheral Nutrition Products to Hospital accounts. Signed multi year contracts
- Maintained direct personal contact with assigned accounts.
- Provided training and support to medical staff on products.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends. Devised territory sales plans to exceed revenue goals
Consultant Nutritionist
Visting Nurse Association of Staten Island
- Visited Patients in there homes. Conducted nutritional assessments to identify dietary needs and preferences
- Counseled individuals regarding nutrition related issues such as weight loss and gain, chronic diseases, allergies and eating disorders.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to promote patient wellness initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Food And Nutrition
New York University
New York (City), NYBachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
City University of New York
New York (City), NYSkills
- Meal planning
- Dietary guidance
- Pediatric nutrition
- Pregnancy nutrition
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Infant nutrition
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Parenteral nutrition
- Renal nutrition
- Quality improvement
- Enteral nutrition
- Diabetes management
- Patient counseling
- Public speaking
- Health and wellness education
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical care nutrition
- Nutritional analysis
- Sanitation rules and regulations
- Health promotion
- Nutrition needs assessment
- Self motivation
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Clinical research
Certification
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Timeline
Dietitian
Clove Lakes Nursing Home
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Bayley Seton Hospital
Chief Clinical Dietitian
Lutheran Medical Center
Consultant Dietitan
AABR
Nutrition/TPN sales Manger for Metro NY
McGaw Inc.
Consultant Nutritionist
Visting Nurse Association of Staten Island
Master of Science - Food And Nutrition
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
City University of New York