Shreya Patel
Registered Dietitian
Summary
Registered Dietitian with 8 years of experience in acute care and inpatient settings, focusing on Medical Nutrition Therapy for neuro rehabilitation, metabolic disorders, renal and cardiac diseases, gastrointestinal conditions, and dysphagia. Expertise in nutrition- focused physical exams, enteral nutrition, and managing high-volume caseloads. Demonstrated proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in mentoring healthcare professionals to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Anderson Rehabilitation Institute
Edwardsville
06.2021 - Current
- Provide direct patient care and individualized MNT for patients with metabolic concerns, dysphagia, neuro-trauma, and chronic disease.
- Use a functional nutrition approach to evaluate root causes and tailor interventions.
- Develop and adjust comprehensive nutrition care plans. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate nutrition interventions.
- Provide oversight on therapeutic diets, allergens, texture- modified diets (IDDSI), and in-services.
- Participate in QAPI, quality improvement, policy development, and hospital-wide initiatives.
- Manage dietitian team including hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluations.
- Mentor new dietitians across the Lifepoint system.
Clinical Dietitian
The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis
Town and Country, Missouri
05.2024 - Current
- Executed PRN rehab coverage across neuro, ortho, and medically complex units.
- Performed assessments, NFPE evaluations, and ordered dysphagia diets as needed.
- Delivered specialized MNT addressing renal, cardiac, GI, diabetes, and wound care.
- Oversaw enteral feeding protocols alongside thorough EMR documentation processes.
Clinical Dietitian
CoxHealth
Springfield
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments for high-risk patients.
- Provided functional nutrition–oriented counseling for dysphagia, diabetes, weight management, and cardiovascular disease.
- Delivered outpatient care for Parkinson’s and ALS clinics.
- Implemented IDDSI standards and trained staff across units.
- Led quality improvement projects and ensured strong EMR documentation.
- Served as preceptor for dietetic interns and new hires.
Dietary Aide
Select Medical Hospital
Springfield
08.2015
- Supported clinical dietitians by ensuring accuracy of therapeutic diet orders.
- Processed diet changes and communicated updates to dietary operations.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition Diagnostics
Cox College
Springfield, MO01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO01.2016
Skills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition care planning
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Enteral feeding protocols
- Policy development
Certification
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), 01/01/18, Present
- Licensed Dietitian – Missouri, 01/01/18, Present
- Licensed Dietitian – Illinois, 01/01/21, Present
Licenses
- Illinois
- Missouri
Credentials
- MS
- RDN
- LD
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Anderson Rehabilitation Institute
06.2021 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
CoxHealth
05.2018 - 05.2021
Dietary Aide
Select Medical Hospital
08.2015
Master of Science - Nutrition Diagnostics
Cox College
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Dietetics
Missouri State University