Penny Rudy

Resourceful healthcare professional with expertise in state and federal non-profit resources. Skilled in Care Coordination and adept at identifying root causes and implementing timely solutions. Proven track record in building relationships and enhancing client service through effective project and people management. Capable of multitasking and prioritizing workloads to align with business goals.

• LIFECARE ALLIANCE, Columbus, OH, Operations Dietitian, 01/01/23, Present, Devise creative menus for elderly and children’s populations for one of the largest ‘meals on wheels’ programs in the US., Adhere to a strict budget due to rising food costs., Created a back-up menu for childcare programs., Assist with delivery of childcare meals if needed; back up Operations Manager during busy times., CBord trained., Assisted with rolling out update CBord software and menu development software programs., Conduct monthly menus with strategic planning committee to enhance menus and development of new menu choices while maintaining fiscal budget constraints., Developed new menu for the meals for kids’ programs and adults’ programs., Point of contact for the meals for kids’ programs., Integrated new menu items to save over the agency over 50 thousand dollars per year., Collaborated with other community dietitians in the agency to enhance medically tailored meals for clients at nutritional risk.
• LTC Majestic Care, Columbus, Whitehall, Toledo, OH, Nutrition at Risk Director, 03/01/23, 12/31/23, Directed and facilitated weekly nutrition at risk meetings., Conducted monthly sanitary audits on the dining facilities., Proficient on electronic charting., Caseload ranging from 220 residents to 250 residents., Prepared facilities for state surveys with Regional Nurse., Worked to enhance the quality of meals being served to residents.
• RQA, INC., Remote, Quality Assurance Clerk, 01/01/21, Present, Collect, weigh, and measure samples from Starbucks, Inc. against benchmark standards; take photos and send to lab in Orland Park, IL., Continue duties remotely as required.
• LICKING COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS, Newark, OH, Menu Consultant, 01/01/21, Present, Critique existing menus and ideas for new items and deliver feedback and suggestions regarding portion size, recipe ideas for handouts., As a registered dietitian, sign off on handouts and menus to comply with county regulations., Furnished ideas on sample packets for low sodium seasoning blends and caffeine free teas for cardiac clients.
• KNOX COUNTY HOSPICE, Remote, Consultant Dietitian, 01/01/21, Present, Receive client referrals from hospice nurses via phone and/or email., Gather pertinent information from attending nurse(s) and author a subjective, objective, assessment and plan (SOAP note) allowing clinicians a structured method to document continuing encounters., Information about the patient’s family, social, and medical history is taken into consideration.
• FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT, Columbus, OH, Menu Consultant, 01/01/14, Present, Registered Dietician (R.D.) and Licensed Dietician (L.D.), Service the entire department with nutritional meals and healthcare related advice, including designing delicious and healthy menus within budget and caloric needs., Furnish information and related resources to educate general population, diabetics, and vegetarians on current best nutritional guidelines.
• LICKING COUNTY JAIL, Newark, OH, Registered Dietician (R.D.) and Licensed Dietician (L.D.) Consultant, 01/01/13, Present, Formulate menus to contain costs less than $1.00 per meal per inmate., Met all target budget goals without compromising integrity of nutritional program.
• ECOSURE (A Division of ECOLAB), Naperville, IL, Senior Field Specialist, 01/01/13, 12/31/21, Met, and then exceeded, all business goals, including budgetary needs, every month., Conducted thorough quality assurance audits and mentored new team members and managers with daily tasks., Recognized as Field Specialist of the Year 2014., OSHA certified., Trained on LTC state evaluations; conducted 15 to 20 LTC evaluations per year.
• UPREACH, LLC, Upper Arlington, OH, Registered Dietician (R.D.) and Licensed Dietician (L.D.), 01/01/12, 12/31/13, Essential clinical representative tasked with providing appropriate menu options for target demographics in different states of chronic and accurate illnesses., Implemented wellness programs for staff that mirrored practices used with clients.
• APS HEALTHCARE/WELLCARE, Dublin, OH, Registered Dietician (R.D.) and Licensed Dietician (L.D.)/Telephonic Care Manager, 01/01/11, 12/31/13, Authored care plans to diverse risk level referrals from case/care manager partners and served on an interdisciplinary team to reduce level of member inpatient hospitalizations., Offered wellness and nutritional advice to members specific to individual needs, including special education and accommodations for diabetics.