Pamela Durbin
Summary
Knowledgeable Outpatient Registered Licensed Dietitian with comprehensive experience in nutritional planning and patient counseling. Developed personalized meal plans that improved client outcomes and promoted healthier lifestyles. Demonstrated expertise in dietary assessment and effective communication skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Registered Licensed Dietitian
A Better Way Health Center
08.2000 - Current
- Educate clients on healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes through engaged coaching sessions.
- Stay up to date on the latest nutrition trends through continuous professional development.
- Educated clients on the importance of proper nutrition for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each client based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
- Developed educational materials on various nutrition topics for distribution to clients or publication within local communities.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members through effective communication and collaboration.
Outpatient Registered Licensed Dietitian
Lifetime Fitness
03.1999 - 12.2002
- Developed and executed community outreach initiatives to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Engaged clients through education and coaching sessions to enhance nutritional understanding.
- Led group classes focused on promoting healthy eating habits, portion control, food preparation techniques, and grocery shopping strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized nutrition plans and providing ongoing counseling.
- Analyzed nutrient content of recipes or menus using specialized software tools to ensure alignment with dietary requirements.
Assistant Supervisor Registered Licensed Dietitian
University of Minnesota
09.1999 - 06.2002
- Performed data collection for Minnesota Heart Study: a study measuring lifestyle behaviors as it relates to heart disease.
- Conducted 24 hour diary recall interviews with participants using NDS.
- Managed daily tasks, delegating responsibilities effectively to optimize team resources and meet deadlines.
- Addressed employee concerns promptly and professionally, maintaining high levels of job satisfaction among team members.
Education
Dietetic Internship - Dietetics
Virginia State University
St Petersburg, Va05-1999
Dietetics MS - Dietetics
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, Mn05.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Dietetic Technology
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, Mn05.1996
Skills
- Effective time management
- Excellent communication
- Ability to work in a team
- Nutrition counseling
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Weight management
- Healthy eating tips
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Tailored nutrition strategies
LANGUAGE
English
Certification
- Registered Licensed Dietitian
Timeline
Outpatient Registered Licensed Dietitian
A Better Way Health Center
08.2000 - Current
Assistant Supervisor Registered Licensed Dietitian
University of Minnesota
09.1999 - 06.2002
Outpatient Registered Licensed Dietitian
Lifetime Fitness
03.1999 - 12.2002
Dietetic Internship - Dietetics
Virginia State University
Dietetics MS - Dietetics
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Associate of Applied Science - Dietetic Technology
Normandale Community College
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