Nutrition professional with extensive experience in clinical and community settings. Known for creating effective nutritional plans that align with health objectives. Highly collaborative and adaptable, ensuring optimal team performance and client satisfaction. Expertise in dietary analysis and patient counseling.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Nutrition OBHS LTC
One Brooklyn Health System
11.2020 - Current
Revised and/or rewrote all clinical nutrition policies within 90 days of employment to reflect current clinical practices
Established cycle menus following Dietary guidelines to meet the nutritional needs to clients
Developed individualized nutrition care plan based on patients medication condition, dietary preferences and nutritional requirement.
Provided nutrition counseling and plan of care based on MD order
Managed Food Service budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Developed high-performing Clinical Nutrition teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Enhanced team collaboration with other clinical disciplinary through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall nutrition team morale.
Monitored and reviewed quality measures within Food Service Department to ensure safety standards and guidelines are met
Registered Dietitian Diabetes Nutrition
Pierre Family Health Clinic OBHS
10.2022 - Current
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless delivery of nutrition services.
Developed educational materials to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families.
Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized counseling sessions, focusing on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and goal-setting strategies.
Optimized clinical workflow by maintaining detailed documentation and efficient communication with colleagues.
Chief Clinical Registered Dietitian
NutrasourceRD LLC/ West Lawrence Care Center
09.2018 - 10.2020
Developed nutrition care plan utilizing clinical, bio-chemical, and socio-economic factors
Documented, monitored and communicated nutrition care plans through written and verbal systems (medical records, discussions on work rounds)
Documented in medical record based on established standards of practice
Assessed and monitor the Residents' nutritional status, provided recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans with medical nutrition therapy
Trained and collaborated with food service personnel and Dietitians in matters regarding state and scope of practice and participated in problem solving food service issues
Created cycle menus in compliance with DOH standards with macro/micro analysis breakdown
Delivered strong operational performance by executing Nutrasource RD and regulatory agency standards and programs, continually monitoring operations, and completing assessments and necessary action plans to provide optimal nutrition care and meal service to patients/residents
Managed foodservice-related activities, including patient care, non-patient care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc.), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all hospital-related activities at all sites
Supervised systems and processes to ensure the strategic and operational objectives of the client for the system are met
Developed and implemented staffing and position management goals that will support high quality food service and complex clinical nutrition care and management
Directed the nutrition related training for other disciplines and trainees including a growing variety of professional personnel so they can perform their patient care duties more efficiently
Maintained and completed billing schedules for all in house residents
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Nutrition Consultant
Telenutrition LLC
01.2016 - 12.2018
Conducted nutrition assessments and consultations, identifying clients at risk and creating individualized diet plans based on their goals for disease control, weight management and lifestyle
Integrated latest nutritional research, integrating new findings into diet plans and nutritional services
Continuously implemented personalized and goal appropriate nutrition strategies with patient follow-ups and communication with physicians
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition Specialization
CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY
05.2018
Skills
First Aid, Adult AED & CPR through the American Heart Association
Certified Phlebotomy, Pharmacy and EKG Technician
Member of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,2016 to present
Proficient in Microsoft, CBORD, SigmaCare Medical Record, MDS, Geri menu and Point Click Care software
ServSafe Certified
Medical nutrition therapy
Diabetes management
Prenatal nutrition
Timeline
Registered Dietitian Diabetes Nutrition
Pierre Family Health Clinic OBHS
10.2022 - Current
Director of Clinical Nutrition OBHS LTC
One Brooklyn Health System
11.2020 - Current
Chief Clinical Registered Dietitian
NutrasourceRD LLC/ West Lawrence Care Center
09.2018 - 10.2020
Nutrition Consultant
Telenutrition LLC
01.2016 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Nutrition Specialization
CUNY Queens College
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