Nissan Kassis

• Assess nutritional status of sub-acute rehab and long term care patients in multiple facilities
• Routinely assess/monitor the nutritional status of patients requiring dialysis, enteral and parenteral nutrition, wounds, significant weight changes
• Recommend and implement medical nutrition therapy
• Create and routinely update plan of care and MDS documentation
• Attend clinical IDT meetings and care plan meetings prn
• Conduct monthly sanitation audits of facility kitchen

• Evaluated nutritional requirements of patients across multiple acute care hospitals using EPIC EMR.
• Implemented medical nutrition interventions on a prn basis.
• Coordinated with operations team to guarantee completion of patients' nutritional considerations.
• Delivered nutrition education sessions for patients and staff as needed.
• Collaborated with operations team to implement new menu.

• Conducted assessments on nutrient needs for sub-acute rehab and LTC residents through electronic documentation.
• Guided implementation of medical nutrition therapy as needed.
• Develop and regularly revise care plans and MDS documentation.
• Collected detailed assessment information by interviewing residents and their families.
• Employed routine audit tools to ensure consistent quality care standards.
• Attend regular company conference calls for continuous education.

• Directed team of over 20 employees within acute hospital nutrition services.
• Trained team members to effectively operate under diverse food service models.
• Strived to provide above-average food service to meet/exceed quality measures and implemented service recovery whennecessary.
• Conducted disciplinary procedures when required.
• Participated in team meetings, contributing to discussions in routine calls, in-person gatherings and webinars
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• Assessed nutritional needs of LTC and sub acute rehab patients and provided medical nutrition therapy prn

Coordinated with IDT to optimize care quality through collaboration across disciplines.

• Routinely created and revised patient care plans and completed MDS assessments

• Attended daily team meetings and provided pertinent information

• Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments, identifying specific needs and goals for each client.
• Educated clients on effective meal planning strategies, improving long-term adherence to dietary recommendations.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary care teams as the resident expert on nutritional needs for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Provided expert guidance in menu development, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Served as preceptor for employees in CDM program.