MARIEL MORALES, RD, LND
Winter Park,FL
Summary
Motivated, results-driven, Registered Dietitian with 22 years of experience and dedication to improving patient lives through evidence-based nutritional practices. Highly skilled at collaborating with Health Care Providers to optimize patient care.
Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Seeking a Clinical Dietitian position where I can be a leader and Nutrition Expert who inspires the interdisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian II
Sodexo- Lake Monroe Hospital
Sanford, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct Nutrition Assessments according to the Nutrition Care Process for critically ill patients in units such as Trauma ICU and CVICU.
- Develop, implement, and document the nutritional care plans based on the assessment of patient nutritional needs considering nutrition status and disease state requirements.
- Write orders for enteral nutrition and oral nutritional supplements.
- Successfully insert Dobhoff feeding tubes with the assistance of Cortrak.
- Work closely with PharmDs to optimize the Parenteral Nutrition order writing process.
- Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, special diets, and menu requests.
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Facilitate group education sessions on healthy eating habits for people with diabetes and Spine & Joint pre-operative patients.
- Develop training materials and train new RD's as well as precept Dietetic Interns.
- Actively involved in committees such as Critical Care Committees and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Council.
Dietitian Customer Support Specialist
Kalix Health
Winter Park , FL
02.2022 - Current
- Provide hands-on guidance and support to enhance proficiency in utilizing the Kalix EMR for Dietitians and other healthcare professionals
- Tackled troubleshooting and problem resolution to support end-user technical issues via email and remote access.
- Provide training to Dietitians on the setup of Kalix and insurance billing for the successful establishment of their private practice.
- Provided leadership and guidance to a Dietetic Intern on integrating their knowledge into the technology sector.
Health Guide
Vida Health- Remote
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided support to health plan members in understanding and utilizing their health coaching benefits as a Call Center Representative.
- Assisted individuals with registration for Health Coaching Programs.
Receptionist Administrator
Green Key
Maitland, FL
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Temporarily supported Ravago and Workscapes as a Receptionist.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for staff members.
- Assisted with the coordination of events including booking venues, and catering services.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as data entry into company databases.
- Organized daily office operations such as filing paperwork, ordering supplies, and setting up meeting spaces.
- Provided support for executive staff members by scheduling appointments and organizing travel arrangements.
- Scheduled maintenance visits for office equipment such as computers or printers.
- Managed the distribution of incoming mail, faxes, and packages.
- Participated in regular training sessions related to customer service best practices.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, responding to customer queries or directing them to the relevant department.
Owner
The Life Artist Wellness, LLC
Winter Park, FL
08.2018 - Current
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for individuals living with diabetes, PCOS, pre-diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
- Created and delivered online courses on image transformation, covering topics such as nutrition, self-confidence, and makeup application.
- Mentored Dietetic Interns to enhance their skills in nutrition counseling and successfully operate private practices.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified and evaluated potential partners to enhance services.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers via Social Media platforms.
- Developed customized training programs for Dietitians and MD's launching private practice, covering business start-up, branding, digital marketing, EMR template development, and insurance billing.
Senior Certified Diabetes Educator
Novo Nordisk － Princeton, NJ- Orlando Based Position
01.2011 - 08.2018
- Enhanced recognition and understanding of Novonordisk's injectable antidiabetic medications.
- Conducted educational sessions for patients, guiding them on the appropriate use of antidiabetic medications and strategies for diabetes self-management
- Provided education in ADA's latest guidelines for diabetes management to healthcare professionals
- Implemented collaboration strategies between educators and sales teams to provide support at high-value customers' offices, contributing to the achievement of financial goals.
- Participated in community outreach programs designed to increase awareness of diabetes prevention and management strategies.
- Collaborated with doctor's offices to assess existing processes/systems and recommend enhancements for better diabetic patient care.
- Attended conferences, seminars relevant to advances in the field of diabetes education, care.
- Coordinated educational Diabetes Classes and Cooking Demos alongside renowned Chefs and Celebrity Ambassadors for members of health systems such as Advent Health and Health First, addressing groups of 50-350 participants.
Certified Diabetes Educator
Practice Therapeutics－ Princeton, NJ- Phoenix Based Position
05.2009 - 10.2010
- Strategically improved brand visibility and familiarity for antidiabetic drugs.
- Educated patients on the correct usage of antidiabetic medications and techniques for diabetes self-management
- Educated physicians and healthcare professionals on the latest diabetes management recommendations from ADA.
- Effectively managed both time and budget for a sizable AZ territory.
- Teamed up with drug sales professionals to enhance connections and solidify relationships with essential health care providers.
Registered Dietitian
West Valley Hospital, Good Year AZ
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Managed patients' dietary needs effectively while they were admitted to the hospital
- Provided training to Culinary Services Staff on therapeutic diets and customer service
- Ensured efficient meal service through supervision of culinary staff
- Taught diabetes self-management for inpatients and outpatients.
- Developed meal plans for individuals with special dietary needs based on nutritional analysis of current diets.
- Advised appropriate supplement choices to maintain balanced nutrient levels.
- Maintained oversight of kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety protocols, such as temperature control and cross-contamination prevention.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with nutrition-related conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress over time in order to assess effectiveness of treatment plans.
- Provided enteral and parenteral nutrition recommendations.
Private Practice- Nutrition Consultant/Dietitian
Nutriwellness4life, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
07.2008 - 04.2009
- Delivered services as a Registered Dietitian in multiple settings including home health care agencies, hospice, and long-term care facilities.
- Owned practice, providing nutrition coaching and weight loss services.
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Banner Estrella Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Monitored quality assurance activities related to food service operations at the facility level.
- Advised hospital administrators on matters concerning clinical nutrition services delivery.
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to patients with various health conditions.
- Managed dietetic interns by providing guidance and supervision during their rotations.
- Assessed staffing needs within the department based on workload demand projections.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive nutritional care services.
- Evaluated current practices regarding clinical nutrition management processes for improvement opportunities.
- Created educational materials for staff and patient education on proper nutrition.
- Developed and implemented clinical nutrition policies and procedures.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Attended conferences or seminars related to new developments in the field of clinical nutrition.
- Oversaw the work of 2 Clinical Dietitians, 1 Diet Tech and other nutrition staff members.
- Actively involved in P&T and Nutrition Support Team meetings.
Clinical Dietitian
Banner Estrella Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to patients with various health conditions.
- Educate Culinary Services Staff on therapeutic diets and customer service
- Supervised Culinary Staff during meal serving.
- Taught diabetes self-management for inpatients and outpatients.
- Recommended oral nutrition supplements, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
- Assisted in the development of templates for nutrition assessment and reassessment for Cerner EMR.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for a newly established hospital.
- Participated in rounds with the Joint Commission.
Registered Dietitian
St Rose Dominican Hospital, Las Vegas NV
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to patients with various health conditions.
- Educated Culinary Services Staff on therapeutic diets and customer service.
- Supervised Culinary Staff during meal serving.
- Taught diabetes self-management for inpatients and outpatients.
- Recommended oral nutrition supplements, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PRDietetic Internship -
Medical Sciences Campus University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PRSkills
- Dobhoff Feeding Tube Placements via Cortrak
- Proficient in EMR's such as Meditech, Cerner & Kalix Health
- Nutrition Support
- Computer proficient (word, excel, PowerPoint, Canva)
- Population Health Management
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
- Customer service-oriented
- Digital Marketing (Facebook, IG, LinkedIn)
- Public Speaking
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Brand building and awareness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Insurance Billing for Dietitians in Private Practice
- Curriculum and online course development
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian II
Sodexo- Lake Monroe Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Dietitian Customer Support Specialist
Kalix Health
02.2022 - Current
Health Guide
Vida Health- Remote
10.2021 - 02.2022
Receptionist Administrator
Green Key
10.2020 - 03.2021
Owner
The Life Artist Wellness, LLC
08.2018 - Current
Senior Certified Diabetes Educator
Novo Nordisk － Princeton, NJ- Orlando Based Position
01.2011 - 08.2018
Certified Diabetes Educator
Practice Therapeutics－ Princeton, NJ- Phoenix Based Position
05.2009 - 10.2010
Registered Dietitian
West Valley Hospital, Good Year AZ
07.2008 - 05.2009
Private Practice- Nutrition Consultant/Dietitian
Nutriwellness4life, LLC
07.2008 - 04.2009
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Banner Estrella Medical Center
01.2008 - 06.2008
Clinical Dietitian
Banner Estrella Medical Center
01.2006 - 12.2007
Registered Dietitian
St Rose Dominican Hospital, Las Vegas NV
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
University of Puerto Rico
Dietetic Internship -
Medical Sciences Campus University of Puerto Rico