Mary E. Day
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Dedicated Registered Dietitian with 15+ years of experience in patient nutrition counseling, program management, and staff development. Expertise in nutrition education, behavior modification, and sports nutrition. Proficient in assessing patient nutritional status, creating customized dietary plans, and offering counseling for various health conditions. Successfully delivered remote telehealth counseling and nutrition services during the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting to virtual platforms to support patients' health needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian
St. Vincent Sherwood Rehab
03.2023 - Current
- Provide personalized nutritional counseling to patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), focusing on symptom management and overall health improvement
- Assess patients' nutritional status by analyzing medical history, laboratory data, medications, and current health conditions to create individualized dietary plans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure the integration of nutrition therapy into treatment plans
- Educate patients on proper nutrition practices, dietary modifications, and the role of nutrition in managing MS symptoms, empowering patients to make informed decisions
Registered Dietitian Consultant
Methodist Family Health
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted client interviews and provided detailed nutritional assessments, offering recommendations to the medical team for optimized care
- Served as a consultant for menu planning, ensuring nutritional quality and adherence to dietary needs
- Advised on dietary policies, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting balanced meal options for clients
Founder, Consultant
Arkansas Health and Nutrition
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Launched and grew a successful private practice, generating annual gross revenue exceeding $100,000
- Managed a 250+ active patient load and coordinated patient nutrition plans for various health conditions, including diabetes management and GI issues
- Oversaw medically supervised weight loss programs and provided counseling, integrating fitness and exercise physiology concepts into nutrition programming
- Recruited, hired, and trained all AHN staff members, while recognizing the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and developing tailored nutrition interventions
Registered Dietitian
Premier Gastroenterology
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Generated department and census number reports, providing data analysis for improved patient care and operational efficiency
- Delivered nutritional counseling for specific GI disorders, including GERD, diverticulosis, gastroparesis, Crohn’s Disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Recognized as Top Women in Arkansas Healthcare by AY Magazine in 2020
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to support patients in managing nutritional needs and optimizing health outcomes
Registered Dietitian
The Neurology Clinic
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with medical teams to enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospital stay durations
- Created and implemented individualized nutrition plans to aid in patient recovery and achieve health objectives
- Analyzed patient medical records and clinical data to assess nutritional needs and inform treatment decisions
Clinical Dietitian
St. Vincent's Health System
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Worked alongside healthcare professionals to boost patient outcomes and minimize length of hospital stays
- Developed and coordinated personalized nutrition strategies to support recovery and health goals
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' nutritional needs by examining medical records and clinical information
Education
Master of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Central Arkansas
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Dietetics and Nutrition
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
Skills
- Counseling
- Diabetes Management
- Communication
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Nutritional Assessment
- Behavior Change Strategies
- Clinical Nutrition Expertise
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Diet Planning
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Diabetes management
- Gastrointestinal nutrition
- Clinical nutrition
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nutrition education
- Dietary counseling
- Weight management
- Nutritional assessment
- Written and verbal communication
- Patient education
- Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Client relationship management
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Time management abilities
- Proven sales experience
- Retail Sales Experience
- Grant writing experience
- Product sales support
- Meeting and exceeding sales goals
- Sales and retail experience
- Training and mentoring experience
Certification
- American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
- Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ArAND)
- Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Level I and II | AND
- Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management | AND
- Certified Leap Nutrition Counselor, CLT
Accomplishments
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Additional Experience
- Weight Loss and Metabolic Control | Clinical Manager
- Organized, managed, and led five half-day clinics, overseeing a $300,000 annual inventory budget
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
St. Vincent Sherwood Rehab
03.2023 - Current
Registered Dietitian Consultant
Methodist Family Health
03.2023 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Premier Gastroenterology
04.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Dietitian
The Neurology Clinic
10.2018 - 04.2019
Clinical Dietitian
St. Vincent's Health System
06.2018 - 04.2019
Founder, Consultant
Arkansas Health and Nutrition
01.2018 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Central Arkansas
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Dietetics and Nutrition
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
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