Samantha Rice
Beaufort,NC
Summary
Experienced Dietitian with 14 years of experience working in skilled nursing facilities. Dedicated to providing thorough and effective medical nutrition therapy with the main goal of enhancing the quality of life of residents living in nursing homes for both short and long-term care. Extensive experience in leading weight and wound committees. Strong communicator with outstanding written and oral skills. Able to work efficiently and effectively alone and with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, residents, and families.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director/Tutor
Classical Conversations
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Recruited students and families to educational program
- Maintained all aspects of program including advertising, finances, and scheduling.
- Worked with multiple campus directors to implement program goals and objectives and promote excellence in learning for middle school children.
- Wrote lesson plans and implemented them to teach students and parents various skills and subjects including Latin, Algebra, Logic, Science, English, and Anatomy.
- Communicate regularly with students, parents, area directors, and corporate personnel
- Modified curriculum and classroom atmosphere to online platform as necessary.
Consultant Dietitian
Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation And Health Center
04.2012 - 09.2013
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
- Determined client-specific diet, nutrient, and energy requirements, considering specific disease processes including prevention of weight loss and wound healing.
- Completed MDS and Nutrition Care plans for residents at nutritional risk.
- Worked closely with Rehabilitation Therapy department
- Led interdisciplinary team weight management meetings.
- Calculated tube feedings and made recommendations for appropriate formulas and tube feeding schedules for individual patients while considering patients' nutritional requirements and daily schedules.
- Trained Dietary Manager on how to complete nutritional assessments and how to use Electronic Medical Records
- Made monthly inspections of facility kitchen and shared observations and recommendations for improvement with management team.
Consultant Dietitian
Autumn Care- Multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities
06.2002 - 01.2010
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments
- Determined client-specific diet, nutrient, and energy requirements, considering specific disease processes including prevention of weight loss and wound healing.
- Calculated tube feedings and made recommendations for appropriate formulas.
- Performed monthly sanitation inspections of facility kitchen and food service areas.
- Assisted Dietary Managers and Administrators in developing solutions to identified problems.
- Aid in preparing multidisciplinary healthcare and food service teams in survey readiness.
Multifacility Dietitian
Guardian Care
08.2000 - 05.2002
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, considering specific disease processes including prevention of weight loss and wound healing
- Calculated tube feedings and made recommendations for appropriate formulas
- Worked alongside dietary managers to ensure patient satisfaction and tray card accuracy.
- Assisted in the nutrition care plan process.
- Led weight loss management programs
Food Service Director
The Fountains At The Albemarle
01.1998 - 04.2000
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
- Developed and maintained strategies to improve food service levels for busy facility handling 450-550 meals each day served at three satellite kitchens and main dining room.
- Managed and trained staff of 35 employees; scheduled and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Developed standard and therapeutic menus for entire facility
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss, and budgeting.
Education
Continuing Education - Complete Annual Education Credits
Commission Dietetic Registration Approved
Dietetic Intern - Dietetics
East Carolina University
Greenville NC05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Foods And Nutrition
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC05.1996
Skills
- Individualized patient-centered nutrition assessment and support
- Electronic Medical Record
- Tube feeding calculation and formula recommendations
- MDS and Care plan development
- Drug-nutrient interaction monitoring
- Weight committee leader
- Extensive knowledge of sanitation rules and regulations
- Communication and counseling of residents and families
- Assist with survey readiness
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Program Director/Tutor
Classical Conversations
06.2019 - 06.2023
Consultant Dietitian
Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation And Health Center
04.2012 - 09.2013
Consultant Dietitian
Autumn Care- Multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities
06.2002 - 01.2010
Multifacility Dietitian
Guardian Care
08.2000 - 05.2002
Food Service Director
The Fountains At The Albemarle
01.1998 - 04.2000
Continuing Education - Complete Annual Education Credits
Commission Dietetic Registration Approved
Dietetic Intern - Dietetics
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Foods And Nutrition
Meredith College
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