Shara Green
Maurice,LA
Summary
Experienced dietitian with strong background in long-term care, clinical nutrition and patient care. Skilled in creating individualized meal plans, conducting nutritional assessments, and educating patients and families. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability to changing needs, and results-driven approach. Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality care and positive health outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Iberia Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing expert nutrition counseling and education on disease management strategies.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to inform individualized patient care recommendations.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized nutritional care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain expertise in clinical dietetics best practices and trends.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize the quality of care for patients with complex medical needs.
- Developed educational materials for patients, families, and staff on proper nutrition practices, dietary modifications, and health promotion strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments, identifying potential areas for intervention and improvement.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal results.
- Streamlined clinical processes, resulting in more efficient workflow and improved communication among team members.
- Coordinated with food service staff to develop therapeutic menus that met individual nutritional requirements while promoting patient satisfaction.
Consultant Dietitian
Legacy of Franklin Nursing Home
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and nutritional support.
- Provided expert guidance in menu development, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Increased awareness of proper nutrition principles through engaging community presentations and workshops.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized dietary consultations and followups.
- 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.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict sanitation guidelines during clinical assessments and food preparation activities.
- Optimized management of food allergies and intolerances through detailed assessment, education, and counseling for clients at risk.
Consultant Dietitian
Cornerstone
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and nutritional support.
- Provided expert guidance in menu development, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments, identifying specific needs and goals for each client.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nutrition plans.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict sanitation guidelines during clinical assessments and food preparation activities.
- Optimized management of food allergies and intolerances through detailed assessment, education, and counseling for clients at risk.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary care teams as the resident expert on nutritional needs for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Demonstrated cultural competence when addressing dietary preferences from various ethnic backgrounds to create inclusive meal options.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
Consultant Dietitian
Consolata Nursing Home
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and nutritional support.
- Provided expert guidance in menu development, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments, identifying specific needs and goals for each client.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nutrition plans.
- Educated clients on effective meal planning strategies, improving long-term adherence to dietary recommendations.
- Optimized management of food allergies and intolerances through detailed assessment, education, and counseling for clients at risk.
Director of Nutrition Services
Vermilion Healthcare Center
11.2011 - Current
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Ochsner Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Increased awareness of the role of nutrition in overall health by participating in community outreach events such as health fairs or presentations at local organizations.
- Actively engaged in research projects aimed at advancing the field of clinical nutrition through data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing expert nutrition counseling and education on disease management strategies.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to inform individualized patient care recommendations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize the quality of care for patients with complex medical needs.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives focused on improving overall patient care quality through participation in committees and workgroups.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal results.
- Streamlined clinical processes, resulting in more efficient workflow and improved communication among team members.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Dauterive Hospital
07.2008 - 11.2011
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Educated patients, families and medical practitioners on nutrition.
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
- Guided individuals in food selection, preparation or menu planning based upon nutritional needs.
- Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Dietetics
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2006
Skills
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Problem Solving
- Health Code Compliance
- Portion Control
- Scheduling Staff
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Office
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Reliable and Responsible
- Expense Tracking
Timeline
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Iberia Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Consultant Dietitian
Legacy of Franklin Nursing Home
09.2024 - Current
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Ochsner Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2024
Consultant Dietitian
Cornerstone
03.2023 - Current
Consultant Dietitian
Consolata Nursing Home
03.2023 - Current
Director of Nutrition Services
Vermilion Healthcare Center
11.2011 - Current
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Dauterive Hospital
07.2008 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Applied Science - Dietetics
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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