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Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nutritionist / Nutritional Services Director
Grand Blanc Rehab and Nursing Center
Grand Blanc
04.2009 - 06.2012
Develop nutritional assessments – including minimum data set (MDS), resident assessment protocol (RAP), and developed care plans
Practical experience writing orders for appropriate interventions
Monitored labs, weight status, and skin status as per wound care nurse
Investigated food and possible drug interactions
Supervised dietary staff including ordering supplies, food
Knowledge of MS Office Software and Menu Tracker
Developed staffing schedule
Attended morning meetings, clinical meetings, care conferences with the interdisciplinary team
Clinical Nutritionist / Acting Dietary Manager
GBRNC
Grand Blanc
04.1999 - 11.2007
Clinical Nutritionist / Acting Dietary Manager
Frankenmuth Care Center
04.1997 - 04.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
12-1996
Skills
Nutritional assessment
Care plan creation
Dietary oversight
Food interaction analysis
Microsoft Office proficiency
Interdisciplinary collaboration
References
Available upon request.
Leadership Experience
As a Department Head/Clinical Nutritionist, I communicated with all staff to ensure the best possible care for our patients.
Played a role as Manager on Duty to provide guest tours and manage any issues that required assistance.
Former student athlete and was co-captain for two years.
Communication Skills
Collaborating with colleagues, patients, family members, and physicians to provide the most optimal care for rehabilitation/LTC patients.
Requested labs, nutritional supplements, appetite stimulants, vitamins and minerals as necessary.
Supervised dietary staff and maintained dietary standards.
Attended department head meetings as well as clinical meetings to share pertinent nutritional information.
Educated dietary and nursing staff on therapeutic diets, updated national dysphagia guidelines; developed care plans with speech therapist.
Timeline
Clinical Nutritionist / Nutritional Services Director