Ryan Spellman
West Palm Beach,FL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
NexDine
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized nutrition plans to meet the nutritional needs of patients.
- Facilitated group education sessions on healthy eating habits for both individuals and families.
- Maintained accurate records of all nutrition-related activities, including medical history, laboratory results and progress notes.
- Provided counseling on therapeutic diets including; diabetic, cardiac, renal, low fiber/GI soft, neutropenic, clear and full liquids
- Formulated appropriate nutrition support recommendations with tube feeding and total parenteral nutrition support
- Attended multidisciplinary team meetings regarding length of stay and patient discharge barriers, mainly focusing on patient with tube feeding needs
- Covered multiple units in the hospital including; SICU, MICU, oncology, telemetry, surgical step-down, geriatrics, and orthopedic.
Clinical Dietitian, PRN
Select Speciality Hospital
Lake Worth, FL
07.2021 - Current
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Utilized EPIC EMR for documenting nutrition assessments and care plans with interventions and goals
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Calculated nutrition support needs with implementation of orders for patients on mechanical ventilation
Clinical Dietitian, Manager
Isles of Boyton Beach
Boyton Beach, Florida
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted in annual Survey preparations for department evaluation by state regulators
- Functioned as supervisor for dietary department of 15 staff members
- Attended daily manager meetings regarding changes in facility operations
- Worked with supply chain supervisor ordering tube feeding and nutrition supplements
- Acted as Manager on Duty on weekend rotations in charge of facility operations including; service recovery, assisted with admissions, provided facility tours to family members, and coordinated with nursing management regarding staffing
- Provided in-services for dietary staff regarding specialty diets, special resident needs, and general kitchen operations
- Developed individual menu plans for residents
- Conducted diet education for residents on therapeutic diets
- Assisted with MDS billing for coding of nutrition diagnosis
- Facilitated religious and ethnic menu adjustments to suit residents needs
- Covered rehabilitation and long term resident units with nutrition oversight with regular nutrition assessments
- Screened for at risk residents for malnutrition
- Coordinated with doctors and nutrition practitioners to implement nutrition interventions to offset unintentional weight loss trends
- Assisted with companionship of residents with memory impairment and or clinical depression/anxiety disorders
- Used Point Click Care EMR for documentation on residents
- Utilized Nutrition Management menu system to updated resident dietary profiles and food preferences
Clinical Dietitian
Morrison
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2019 - 08.2021
- 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.
- Worked with Trauma patient's to implement specific diet related adjustments to promote wound healing
- Worked extensively with Critical Care patients calculating Enteral Nutrition and Parenteral Nutrition needs
- Collaborated with trauma and critical care team to improve patient outcomes regarding current nutritional interventions
- Counseled pediatric patients and family on current nutritional guidelines for post operative recovery
- Completed full nutrition assessments for patients in mental health institute to address community related nutritional concerns
- Conducted peer to peer chart reviews to ensure accuracy of medical documentations
- Managed Tube Feeding and Oral Supplement inventory and establishing par levels for facility
- Collaborated with Supply Management and local product Representatives to ensure adequate delivery of high demand products
- Lead stroke group presentations for patients in Neurological Rehabilitation program
- Conducted nutritional assessments and interventions for rehab unit with 55 beds
- Participated in quarterly QAPI initiatives for specific units in the hospital
Clinical Dietitian
Doctors Hospital
Sarasota, Florida
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Implement nutrition based care with patient population to increase awareness to chronic illnesses with regards to nutritional status
- Coordinate with dietitians, and nurses to establish tube feeding orders and interventions
- Follow hospitals screening policy using EMR systems to identified patient at risk of malnutrition and readmission
- Complete nutrition assessments to identify and help manage patient's nutritional status during hospitalization
Clinical Dietitian
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, FL
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Cosigned and reviewed staff dietitian assessments for intervention accuracy and compliance per hospital policy
- Trained and mentored 3 new graduates to uphold proper company culture and ideals
- Integrated nutrition interventions with dietary staff, food service assistant director and director
- Worked in Mental Health Clinic assessing nutritional needs and implementing interventions to improve patient outcomes
Lead Clinical Dietitian
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Port Charlotte, Florida
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Precise documentation placed within a timely fashion to meet PCU guidelines using EMR Communicated with interdisciplinary team ie.(case management, physician, therapist) to accomplish patient's wellness goals
- Evaluated TPN consultations using ASPEN critical care guidelines
- Provided in depth diet education on medically therapeutic diets
- Served as guest speaker for Oncology Support Group and Stroke Support Groups for nutrition related presentations
- Nutrition focused physical assessments to evaluate patients for signs and symptoms of malnutrition
- Functioned as lead RD for Quality Improvement studies for hospital accreditation for center of excellence Constructed and implemented in-services for dietary staff, dietitians, and patient services manager
- Used Meditech EMR for patient documentation
- Participated in Malnutrition QAPI initiative with physician and nursing manager team
- Trained 7 Registered Dietitians total on clinical responsibilities, EMR use, dietary program utilization, and company standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition
Keiser University
Port St Lucie08.2015
Accomplishments
- Student Advisory Board Member of Keiser University's Nutrition and Dietetic Program (2020-2022)
- RD Mentor in Texas A&M University, and University of North Florida RD Mentorship Program (2022-Current)
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
NexDine
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Dietitian, Manager
Isles of Boyton Beach
04.2022 - 08.2023
Clinical Dietitian, PRN
Select Speciality Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Morrison
08.2019 - 08.2021
Clinical Dietitian
Doctors Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2019
Clinical Dietitian
Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
02.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Clinical Dietitian
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition
Keiser University
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