Nadine Dowdie

• Communicate and coordinate with program faculty, staff, preceptors, advisory board and other stake holders
• Participate in appropriate University activities as in faculty meetings, committees and general campus projects
• Prepared for ACEND accreditation site visit, meanwhile addressing interns needs with limited staffing
• Participate in Recruitment and retention, Competency and Standard updates
• Understand and manage the internship process and selection of candidates for internship
• Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
• Developed DDIP education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
• Identified methods and tools to promote intern success in project-based learning.
• Coordinated regular meetings to review DDIP programs and services and to enroll interns.
• Conducted conferences with interns to review progress, adjust academic plans and renew enrollments.
• Leveraged knowledge of budget and educational designs to facilitate development of cost-effective educational programs.
• Attended yearly professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation
• Assisted with marketing, advertising, public relations, intern as well as faculty outreach efforts to drive DDIP education program growth.
• Spearheaded outreach activities within Huntsville and nationwide to expand educational opportunities and promote DDIP programs and services.
• Assisted faculty and staff in duties such webinars, conducting orientation programs and issuing DDIP Verification statements.
• Optimized intern educational strategies with clear advice on rotation choices, progression and dietetic career options.
• Consulted with ACEND, CDR, DICAS, & D&D Digital regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
• Conferred with preceptors to identify current rotation concerns and diversify instructional strategic activities.
• Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures in order to improve institution and programmatic operations.
• Strengthened DDIP operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends especially during COVID-19.
• Boosted effectiveness of department personnel by conferring with DDIP Assistant has Coordinators to rebalance educational platforms, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.

• Managed the Undergraduate Nutrition and Dietetic Program.
• Recruited, retained, and promoted the Nutrition and Dietetics Department DPD (Didactic Program in Dietetics),
• Updated departmental website and documents, in addition, provided reports and data to assist in the preparation of site visits, and Departmental accreditation
• Attended university/departmental meetings
• Encouraged students to widen their scope and invest in Oakwood University and other departmental programs: the Distant Dietetic Internship Program, and the MPH program
• Advised Nutrition students, and provided classroom instruction, as well as education in health care facilities through clinical practicum, and shadowing or observational rotations
• Connected students with organizations and educational resources to help them improve, and narrow their career focus
• Attended conferences, and provided experiences for the students exposure, access to updated information, and continuing educational units
• Provided ongoing improvement, maintenance and leadership for the DPD program operations, as well as project updates.
• Improved success of the program by making proactive adjustments and connections to operations and university facilities.
• Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating with and utilizing campus wide resources for student success.
• Interacted with facilities, preceptors and students and potential interns to identify requirements and individual needs.
• Assisted program coordinator and administrative assistant with budget, schedule, and agendas.
• Resolved student issues quickly, increasing current student and and potential student retention rate.
• Maintained and improved tight production timetables and quality standards to provide a quality preparation platform for students to connect with, and enter a Dietetic Internship after DPD/DPD completion graduation.
• Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.

• As a dietitian operated within the HUH Outpatient Diabetes Treatment Center along with four (4) Endocrinologists, and three Fellows
• As a dietitian, individualized sessions provided for persons with Diabetes and small groups
• Large number of this adult population had low literacy levels however, able to reach their nutrition/diabetes educational needs
• Changed the sequence of appointments so medicaide/medicare recipients were able to maximize their diabetes educational opportunities
• Saw noticeable improvements in their Hgba1c levels sometimes from 16 down to 6
• Provided community outreach education, and served as preceptor for Nursing, and Nutrition students of Howard University campus, and the neighboring areas.
• Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
• Developed nutrition plans addressing individual health care needs as in CVD, Renal, diabetes and food allergies.
• Offered patients with Type 1 and Type 2, information to educate themselves, families and other practitioners.
• Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal plans to meet nutritional objectives.
• Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
• Assisted patients/clients with meal plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
• Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
• Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs for Rehabilitative facilities programs, Group homes sometimes utilizing their cafeteria menus.
• Spoke with pregnant women about nutritional needs and the benefits of breastfeeding.
• Identified high-risk individuals when observing signs of Type 1, Type 2and gestational Diabetes issues and referred to registered dietician.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving both efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to DTC patients, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Participated in a start-up pilot study through Loyal Source to improve base outreach to members in rural Air Force installations by Tele-wellness platform
• Edwards Air-force base was one of the 5 participating duty base clinics set up as a point of reference for this new program
• RD duties included counseling Active Duty members, and their families, as well as civilians of all age groups
• Able to reach their varied nutrition educational needs for weight loss, weight gain, cardiovascular, food allergies, and more
• Collaborated with various disciplines as needed to improve outcomes (including mental health)
• Represented the base through community outreach in churches, and at health fairs.
• Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
• Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
• Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
• Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
• Offered Type I and Type II Diabetes information to educate patients, families and nutrition practitioners as well as other disease states as needed.
• Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
• Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs for AFB facility programs and cafeteria menus.
• Spoke with pregnant women about nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding.
• Identified high-risk individuals when observing signs of Type1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes issues as well as other medical disease state risk factors as referred to registered dietician.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked regular hours as specified
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to patients, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

• Coordinated daily programs, developed, and reviewed annual goals, policies and procedures
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal USDA guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Provided training, supervised staff coverage, scheduled, or coached as needed
• Maintained administrative duties: such as interviewing, recruitment and regular staff meeting
• Provided counseling, and benefit packages to participants
• Initiated, and assisted with start up of new mobile nutrition site on Bolling Air Force Base, DC
• Improved work flow for the program to better meet quality standards
• Served as Preceptor for nutrition students
• Performed rounds to observe care for breastfeeding moms on hospital floor, and interview staff, and families.
• Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Participated in WIC management team meetings to discuss WIC patient population status, HUH hospital census changes and their complaints or concerns in regards to WIC intervention's.
• Evaluated work performance of 8 WIC personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
• Planned and assigned workload of Nutrition staff to direct WIC patient care.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control hygienic actions to develop control and prevent acquired infections in the hospital and WIC office for this patient population group.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Recruited and developed quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
• Used Cronus software to maintain department budgets, and record expenses.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for HUH clinic providing guidance and leadership to over eight employees for the Department of Pediatrics.
• Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Motivated and supervised and Nutritionists and Nutrition Technicians in delivering quality patient care.
• Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
• Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
• Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
• Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
• Supervised team of 8 Nutritionist and technicians.
• Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
• Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
• Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
• Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement, Bolling Air Force Base addition.
• Organized and facilitated numerous Department staff meetings monthly, bi weekly individual meeting, discussions on current census, enrollment, and dismissals and Medicaid recipient applications.
• Trained nutrition interns and newly hired nutrition technicians.
• Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
• Implemented best practice standards for fingersticks.
• Scheduled appointment, managed pre-certifications and verified low income qualifications.
• Conducted literature and coding reviews to adhere to state and federal standards.
• Introduced and implemented new testing and interpretation procedures to maintain standards of care and meet quality assurance benchmarks, in collaboration with the hematology department Head.
• Removed trash and straightened offices to keep WIC office area clean and neat.
• Devised and introduced initiatives and projects expansion to maintain or improve existing facilities, allowing for maximization of enrollment
• Identified new areas of scientific research and provided internal training.
• Managed application processes for facility certifications with Nutrition education programs.
• Collaborated with national organizations to leverage industry connections.
• Implemented procedures necessary for smoother workflow with the implementation of new products, and the new EBT card
• Redesigned workflow processes for patient access as in automatic telephonic system, and educational component online for recertification's.

• Organized, prepared and revised Nutrition course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
• Taught Nutrition to Nursing students and General Education students.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to Nutrition coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Created and implemented Nutrition course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
• Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, and changes to enhance student learning.

• Provided Comprehensive Diabetes Education, Nutrition Therapy and Behavior management recommendation plans for remote satellite clinics
• Conducted six month and twelve-month Diabetes Self Management Education follow-ups, and ongoing Medical Nutrition Therapy, Physician (MD) referred patients including the gastric bypass patients
• Designed and implemented educational programs materials and events for patients with Diabetes
• Entered Diabetes Notes in EMR for the Diabetes Education Program
• Inserted (Medtronic IPRO) Continuous Glucose monitor in DLC patients
• Monitoring device
• Scheduled, attended and recorded meeting minutes at the Diabetes and Lipid Center.
• Attended continuing education workshops to enhance skills and apply new practice methodologies.
• Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each DSME session.
• Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
• Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
• Presented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
• Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of session patience and DLC Educators.
• Met coverage goals by setting effective schedules and delegating work to individual educators.

• Counseled & monitored military/civilian personnel, and children via individual or group sessions.
• Gave group session briefings to 200+ members for mandated weight maintenance program
• Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient with diabetes, Cardiovascular, smoking weight loss, underweight and food allergies problems.
• Assisted patients/clients with meal plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
• Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
• Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
• Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
• Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
• Offered Nutrition information to educate patients, families and other medical practitioners.
• Spoke with pregnant women about nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help whenever and wherever needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Taught English as a second language in Cheongju Korea (Mission work).
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering ESL required course.
• Led interesting Biblically based and diverse group activities to engage students in course material during each week.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student pronunciation of words.
• Administered tests to evaluate student progress.
• Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in business or education.
• Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
• Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
• Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for class assignment and homework.

• Taught Nutrition to Nursing students and Nutrition students.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion on topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Created and implemented Nutrition course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
• Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, and changes to improve student learning.

• Clinical Dietitian Assisted health care workers, and physicians in providing nutrition assessments and education for Adult/Senior patient population
• Assisted with administrative duties, scheduling, training, hiring and CQI (audits)
• Provided recommendations to administration, training to nursing staff regarding implementation of closed system of feeding
• Gave presentations to seniors, and participated in annual orientation of a dietitian's possible daily hospital duties,
• Clinical orientation is provided to nursing students for approximately 3 years
• Represented Crestwood at health fairs, supplied information to nutritionists and dietitians regarding preparing and providing vegetarian sources for patients in their workplace
• Intervened in patient/staff misunderstandings
• Participated in the local nutrition advisory board of 2 neighboring Universities (Oakwood University & Alabama A&M University)
• Served as preceptor to nutrition students.
• Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
• Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
• Oversaw overall operation of Dietetic services and patient care.
• Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
• Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
• Promoted staff retention through communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
• Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with interdisciplinary manager to raise standards of practice.
• Implemented new policies and educate staff on the changes.
• Prepare for JACHO Accreditation.
• Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
• Maintained hospital records and files, utilizing proper techniques to keep patient data confidential (hippa).
• Provided ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhered to quality models and maximized utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Facilitated hiring of qualified Dietetic personnel by interview applicants and made recommendations for employment.
• Developed and adjusted work schedules for Dietetic staff.
• Identified dietary and staff training needs and devised in-service training programs to close gaps.
• Managed daily operations of 1 hospital Dietitian person supporting approximately 20-25 patients per day.
• Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions and changed to medical director.
• Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as in-service sessions on closed ended system of feeding to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
• Worked with other interdisciplinary managers to develop Dietitian staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.
• Reviewed financial needs and discussed with Dietary manager for report including resources.
• Participated in dietary and nursing research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
• Created work schedules for 1-2 employees.
• Monitored all phone calls and scheduled appointments.
• Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
• Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
• Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
• Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions and employed active listening to determine best care.

• Counseled with and provided WIC benefit packages to 300+ persons each month
• Presented in-service sessions to LPNS (Licensed Practical Nurses), and PCA (Patient
• Care Providers) as well as nutritional assessments to patients with special needs
• Prepared ongoing updates of current, and non-contract formula to administration
• Conducted home visits, and traveled to various rural clinic sites
• Re-established, and rejuvenated rural underserved clinics with dwindling clientele attendance were at the brink closing.
• Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
• Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
• Assisted patients clients with meal plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
• Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
• Offered specific disease state information to educate patients, families and nutrition practitioners.
• Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
• Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs for DHEC clinic programs and menus.
• Discussed with pregnant women the nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding.
• Identified high-risk individuals when observing signs of, Cardiovascular disease issues and referred to registered dietician.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help whenever and wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours as needed.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

• Served as a Mobile WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) Nutritionist in local clinics, and State Agency contract Nutritionist utilizing my Public Health background with worthy projects, as in the Year 2000 Coalition, and District of Columbia (DC) Farmers' Market Program as well as others
• Adapted and drafted implementation plans to provide the Farmers' Market program for the WIC participants within DC
• Trained local WIC Coordinators in Voucher validation process for the DC Farmers Market Program
• Initiated community outreach, recruitment for this program
• Assisted in the years 2000 coalition Program implementation within the District
• Coached WIC Medicaid Recipients, set up counseling goals, conducted follow-up sessions, and provided intervention for clients, and their families.
• Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, low birth weight, underweight, gestational diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol.
• Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.
• Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
• Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients in HUH and externally.
• Created and prepared visual aids, manuals, and other materials used in teaching.
• Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
• Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
• Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals, as well as USDA standards.
• Assessed individual nutritional risk and status by interviewing patients, anthropometric measurements and income.
• Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.

• Employed in a Private Practice, "Dimensions in Food and nutrition, Inc".
• Assisted with implementation of the Healthy Start Grant Project by providing nutrition counseling to lessen some barriers to health care access
• Provided Nutrition counseling for Healthy Start clientele, which was extended to WIC participants, ages 0-5 as well
• Assisted with Vegetarian food demonstrations mostly on weekends at local churches, or Civic organizations.
• Served as resource for community, giving presentations on nutrition for American Heart Association, and American Cancer Association
• Researched and formulated health enhancement plans and interventions for specific clientelle.
• Designed specialized nutrition programs with regard to individual weight loss goals in conjunction with diabetes awareness.
• Conducted nutrition assessments in accordance with American Dietetic Associations (AND now, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) standards
• Assessed individual nutritional risk and status by interviewing patients, and providing an action plan with client.
• Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.
• Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, underweight, food allergies, pregnancy growth patterns, diabetes, Cardiovascular problems.
• Created and prepared visual aids, lesson plans, and other materials used in teaching.
• Provided in-depth information on various modes of nutritional care to maximize options and paths to boosting health.
• Conducted individualized nutritional assessments based on laboratory tests and data.
• Led educational presentations for groups on topics of Nutrition and wellness.
• Partnered with interdisciplinary care team to address Nutrition programs for the clients and their families.

• Taught freshmen and seniors, Basic Nutrition, and Community Nutrition, included Government agencies, PSA's (Public Service Announcement) and some other communication platforms.
• Co-sponsored National Nutrition Month on Alabama A&M University campus, with health fairs, and more
• Added observational exposure to various community programs as WIC, Health Department and others, to change the concept that "Nutrition is only Cooking"
• Served as Interim Grant Leader for a project that would promote breastfeeding education to young low-income mothers and improve their response rate within the North Alabama Region
• Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, mostly breastfeeding among young moms, clientele from clinics, doctors offices, community, schools in the region.
• Managed educated and low literacy nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.
• Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals as deemed by the grant and referred patients to other community services as appropriate.
• Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients, and include them in the study.
• Created and prepared visual aids, manuals, and other materials used in teaching.
• Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
• Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other persons included in the grant.
• Assessed individual nutritional risk and status by interviewing patients.
• Led weekly nutrition classes for this population group and provided nutrition incentives to keep them engaged in the program.

Selected grants for specific departmental projects and distributed it to faculty members and leaders