MATTHEW PADILLA-ESTRADA
Orlando
Summary
Registered Dietitian with over three years of clinical experience providing nutrition care to patients in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and outpatient settings. Skilled in comprehensive nutrition assessment, nutrition support recommendations, laboratory interpretation, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in delivering individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy, patient education, and evidence-based nutrition interventions for diverse medical conditions. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and a patient-centered approach to care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian
Premise Health
Lake Mary, FL
09.2025 - Current
- Serve as primary Registered Dietitian for a multidisciplinary GLP-1 weight management program, delivering individualized nutrition and lifestyle interventions to support sustainable weight loss and body composition improvement.
- Guide patients through medication-assisted weight loss by providing education on protein optimization, caloric intake, muscle preservation, hydration, physical activity, and long-term weight maintenance strategies.
- Function as a nutrition case manager, monitoring patient progress, identifying barriers to adherence, coordinating care with medical providers, and facilitating ongoing behavior change.
- Interpret clinical data, including laboratory results, anthropometrics, and health risk factors, to develop personalized nutrition recommendations and risk-reduction strategies.
Registered Dietitian
Advent Health
Orlando, FL
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Lead as primary dietitian in multidisciplinary rounds in developing nutrition policies, procedures, and evidence-based practice initiatives to enhance patient care.
- Extensive experience providing medical nutrition therapy in various ICU settings, including Neuro, Cardiac, GI, Oncology, and Multi-Organ ICUs, optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions.
- Mentor and train staff by creating competencies, leading nutrition initiatives, and implementing best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Identify and diagnose malnutrition using ASPEN guidelines, conducting comprehensive assessments to develop and implement individualized long-term nutrition therapies that support recovery and improve patient outcomes.
- Proficient in enteral nutrition support, including assessing patient needs, developing tailored tube feeding regimens, and adjusting formulations based on clinical status and metabolic demands. Skilled in providing education to patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams on enteral feeding protocols, tolerance monitoring, and best practices for optimal nutrition support.
Education
Master of Science - Dietetics & Nutrition
Florida International University
Miami, FL04-2022
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
Premise Health
09.2025 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Advent Health
06.2023 - 09.2025
Master of Science - Dietetics & Nutrition
Florida International University