MEGHAN DOHERTY
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Experienced clinical dietitian with 10 years of expertise in educating patients, monitoring nutrition, and overseeing physician-ordered diets. Thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments while managing multiple tasks and working with diverse populations. Compassionate and self-motivated, excels at developing personalized meal plans that positively impact health status. Proven track record of successful collaboration with clinicians to optimize patient plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Mountain Vista Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Calculate enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy for ICU and NICU patients.
- Perform daily nutrition screening for assessments.
- Monitor patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
- Determine client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Provide medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
- Perform NFPE to diagnose malnutrition.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care and support.
- Determine client-specific needs, with consideration to specific medical concern.
- Participates in daily interdisciplinary rounding to address nutrition concerns.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Anderson's Nutrition
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Nutrition Counseling using Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Determine client-specific needs, with consideration to specific medical concern.
- Served as a reliable source of information and guidance for patients seeking to make informed decisions about their dietary choices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through consistent monitoring and adjustment of dietary recommendations based on progress.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by actively participating in events and collaborating on joint projects related to nutrition promotion.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
East Valley Urology Center
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Conducted nutritional assessment to identify patient needs
- Prioritize diagnoses to create customized nutrition interventions
- Provided Medical Nutrition Therapy to enhance patient outcomes
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure patient success.
Nutritionist
Dexa Body Inc.
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Analyzed DXA results to determine macronutrients for clients.
- Educated clients on the importance of proper nutrition and provided guidance for making healthier food choices.
- Collaborated with head sports dietitian on program manuals.
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
Head Nutritionist
ProLean Wellness
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Personalized dietary plans based on iDXA results, personal preferences and health ailments.
- Conducted weekly weigh-ins and body composition analysis.
- Performed weekly nutrition education counseling.
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals and other materials used in teaching.
- Worked
- Collaborated with naturopath physician to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
Dietetic Internship
Boise State University
08.2021 - 12.2022
Dietetic Internship
Gilbert Public School District
08.2021 - 12.2022
Dietetic Internship
Chandler Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 05.2022
Dietetic Internship
Banner Ironwood
02.2022 - 05.2022
Dietetic Internship
MD Anderson
01.2022 - 03.2022
Dietetic Internship
Camelback Nutrition and Wellness
01.2022 - 02.2022
Education
Master of Science - Applied Nutrition
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science and Dietetics
Benedictine University
Mesa, AZ12.2014
Skills
Meal Planning
Clinical Nutrition
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition education
Certification
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Commission on Dietetic Registration, 05/2022
- ServSafe Food Safety and Sanitation, 08/2022
Timeline
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Anderson's Nutrition
11.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Mountain Vista Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Dietetic Internship
Chandler Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 05.2022
Dietetic Internship
Banner Ironwood
02.2022 - 05.2022
Dietetic Internship
MD Anderson
01.2022 - 03.2022
Dietetic Internship
Camelback Nutrition and Wellness
01.2022 - 02.2022
Dietetic Internship
Boise State University
08.2021 - 12.2022
Dietetic Internship
Gilbert Public School District
08.2021 - 12.2022
Nutritionist
Dexa Body Inc.
07.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
East Valley Urology Center
07.2018 - 04.2022
Head Nutritionist
ProLean Wellness
01.2015 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Applied Nutrition
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science and Dietetics
Benedictine University
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