Theresa Nordin
Registered Dietitian
Summerset,SD
Summary
Experienced Clinical Dietitian with 31 years of experience helping hospital patients handle chronic medical problems through effective nutrition. Successfully educated patients and families, planned menus and completed assessments. Strong communicator with outstanding active listening skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Clinical Dietitian position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Compass One- Monument Health
Rapid City , SD
12.1991 - Current
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient, 10-20 daily, based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient needs and food allergies.
- Offered Nutrition and Lifestyle information to educate patients, families and nutrition practitioners.
- Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients clients with meal plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Identified high-risk individuals, 5-10 daily, when observing signs of Malnutrition and Eating issues issues.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Intern Dietitian
Rapid City Regional Hospital
Rapid City , SD
06.1988 - 12.1991
- 3 year work experience internship through American Dietetics Association
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs for Inpatient facility programs and cafeteria menus.
- Offered Nutrition and lifestyle changes information to educate patients, families and nutrition practitioners.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Education
BS - Nutrition And Dietitietics
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.1988
Skills
- Individualized Assessments
- Quality Control Procedures
- Individualized Care Plans
- Nutritional Education
Accomplishments
- Achieved daily tasks by completing Nutritional assessment with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- RD - Registered Dietitian
- Licensed Nutritionist in South Dakota - 6/2023
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Compass One- Monument Health
12.1991 - Current
Intern Dietitian
Rapid City Regional Hospital
06.1988 - 12.1991
BS - Nutrition And Dietitietics
South Dakota State University
- RD - Registered Dietitian
- Licensed Nutritionist in South Dakota - 6/2023
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