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Susan Buzane Abon

Wheaton,IL

Summary

Clinical dietitian with over 23 years experience in renal and long term care nutrition. Talented at counseling patients, developing treatment plans and monitoring progress. Friendly and personable when working one-on-one with patients. Highly skilled at collaborating with practitioners to optimize patient care. Licensed in Illinois and Indiana.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Renal Dietitian

Dialyze Direct
Glen Ellyn, IL
05.2020 - Current
  • Provided nutritional counseling and education to patients with renal disease.
  • Educated patients about the importance of following a low potassium, phosphorus, sodium, fluid and protein restricted diet.
  • Conducted assessments of nutritional status, dietary intake, and lifestyle habits.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to adjust diet plans as needed.
  • Counseled patients on techniques for meal planning in order to meet their nutritional needs while maintaining an enjoyable diet experience.
  • Reviewed food records of dialysis patients to ensure compliance with prescribed diets.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.

Clinical Dietitian, PRN

Marianjoy Rehabilitation/Northwestern Memorial Hos
Wheaton, IL
12.2021 - Current
  • Performed full nutritional assessments.
  • Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
  • Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
  • Monitored progress of patients in achieving their nutrition goals.
  • Counseled clients on how to make changes in their diets through meal planning and shopping strategies.
  • Assessed patient's response to prescribed diets and made necessary modifications as needed.
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.

Clinical Dietitian/Renal Dietitian/Office Manager

Linda Roberts and Associates
Wheaton, IL
05.2015 - 04.2021
  • Provided medical nutrition therapy to residents in long term care faciltiies.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
  • Educated patients about the importance of following a low potassium, phosphorus, sodium, fluid and protein restricted diet.
  • Monitored patient laboratory results such as BUN and creatinine levels.
  • Conducted nutritional assessments, including anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, and dietary intake analysis.
  • Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
  • Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.

Clinical Dietitian

Linda Roberts & Associates
Wheaton, IL
08.2003 - 12.2011
  • Provided medical nutrition therapy to residents in long term care facilities
  • Dietitian on call, managed on-call enteral nutrition assessments
  • Conducted nutritional assessments, including anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, and dietary intake analysis.

Clinical Dietitian

Addolorata Villa
Wheeling, IL
01.2002 - 08.2023
  • Developed individualized nutrition plans to meet the nutritional needs of patients.
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
  • Utilized medical nutrition therapy to treat chronic diseases.
  • Monitored patients' feeding tube requirements and adjustments.
  • Calculated nutritional requirements to assess adequacy of diet and nutrition support.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
08-2001

Timeline

Clinical Dietitian, PRN

Marianjoy Rehabilitation/Northwestern Memorial Hos
12.2021 - Current

Renal Dietitian

Dialyze Direct
05.2020 - Current

Clinical Dietitian/Renal Dietitian/Office Manager

Linda Roberts and Associates
05.2015 - 04.2021

Clinical Dietitian

Linda Roberts & Associates
08.2003 - 12.2011

Clinical Dietitian

Addolorata Villa
01.2002 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition

University of Illinois At Chicago

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