Megan Cavet
Burleson,Texas
Summary
Highly experienced Registered Dietitian with over 20 years employment in various aspects of the health care field. Offering an array of skills in medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessment, education and counseling, motivational interviewing, data collection, quality assurance, education material development, and teamwork.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pediatric Dietitian
Cook Children's Medical Center
05.2007 - Current
- Areas of expertise: congenital heart disease, critical care, neonatology, general pediatrics, nutrition support, gastroenterology, genetic disorders, formulas.
- Provide nutrition intervention and education using teach-back methodology for pediatric patients and caregivers.
- Complete detailed nutritional assessments utilizing medical history, conditions, macronutrient, and micronutrient requirements.
- Formulate nutrition plans using evidence-based clinical judgment and collaboration with caregivers.
- Utilize the Nutrition Care Process to document in the electronic medical record along with diagnosis of the presence and degree of malnutrition.
- Provide Care Coordination across medical disciplines, home health agencies, durable medical supply companies, and therapeutic agencies to ensure patient receives all nutrition interventions as recommended.
- Create and revise nutrition education materials, utilizing plain language and Ask Me Three format.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric nutrition-related problems.
- Mentor dietetic interns and junior colleagues, fostering growth as competent pediatric nutrition professionals.
- Improve patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans.
- Research and author guidelines of care for various medical conditions to be utilized by clinical dietitians to improve competency and continuity of care.
- Achieved career ladder level III due to years of experience, advanced certification, and graduate degree.
- Developed nutrition program within new Complex Care Clinic; providing regular assessment of workflows and resource utilization, and implementation of changes to enhance productivity in order to maximize quality patient care.
Renal Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
12.2005 - 05.2007
- Medical nutrition therapy individually provided and customized to ESRD patients.
- Quality assurance data collection obtained and monitored monthly.
- Counseled patients and caregivers regarding special dietary needs.
- Patient care planning completed monthly with collaboration with patient care team.
- Conducted root cause analysis of hyperphosphatemia and formulated intervention leading to improvement in laboratory values and quality initiative outcomes.
Clinical Dietitian
Aramark - United Regional Health Care System
11.2004 - 12.2005
- Medical nutrition therapy and nutrition support provided to patients in the acute care setting utilizing collaboration with multidisciplinary patient care team.
- Created protocol to standardize enteral nutrition therapy for the Intensive Care Unit.
- Patient satisfaction initiatives instituted and improvements made to increase satisfaction scores.
Nutrition Support Dietitian
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
12.2002 - 01.2004
- Implemented nutrition support regimens for inpatients, and provided instruction as needed.
- Participated in daily patient care rounds with the medical team; communicated nutrition recommendations and interventions.
- Education and in-service's provided to medical staff.
Renal Dietitian
Angelo Dialysis Centers
02.2002 - 12.2002
- Medical nutrition therapy individually provided and customized to ESRD patients.
- Quality assurance data collection obtained and monitored monthly.
- Counseled patients and family members or caregivers regarding renal diet.
Director of Nutrition
Presbyterian Manor
08.2001 - 12.2001
- Implemented new menu offerings that catered to diverse dietary preferences, increasing satisfaction.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements pertaining to food service operations.
- Provided nutrition intervention and evaluation of residents in the health care unit.
Clinical Dietitian
University Medical Center
10.2000 - 08.2001
- Provided Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition support to patients in the acute care setting utilizing collaboration with multidisciplinary patient care team.
- Participated in patient satisfaction initiatives and improvements to increase satisfaction scores.
Education
Dietetic Internship -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX2000
Masters of Science - Food & Nutrition
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX2000
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK1999
Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Nutrition Care Process
- Nutrition analysis
- Malnutrition diagnosis
- Nutrition needs assessment
- Creative problem-solving and critical thinking
- Nutrition counseling
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Organized self-starter
- Quality Improvement
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Written and verbal communication
Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Certification
Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Registered Dietitian (872169)
- Certified Specialist in Critical Care Nutrition Pediatric Nutrition (CSPCC)
Texas State Board of Examiners of Dietitians
- Licensed Dietitian (DT06069)
American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support Provider
National Provider Identifier (1851756548)
Texas Provider Identifier (3568073)
Timeline
Clinical Pediatric Dietitian
Cook Children's Medical Center
05.2007 - Current
Renal Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
12.2005 - 05.2007
Clinical Dietitian
Aramark - United Regional Health Care System
11.2004 - 12.2005
Nutrition Support Dietitian
Scott & White Memorial Hospital
12.2002 - 01.2004
Renal Dietitian
Angelo Dialysis Centers
02.2002 - 12.2002
Director of Nutrition
Presbyterian Manor
08.2001 - 12.2001
Clinical Dietitian
University Medical Center
10.2000 - 08.2001
Dietetic Internship -
Texas Tech University
Masters of Science - Food & Nutrition
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Oklahoma State University