Theresa Rilsey
Freehold,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nutrition Manager with extensive experience in team management and medical nutrition therapy. Skilled in leading quality assurance initiatives and mentoring staff, resulting in improved compliance and patient care. Seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging environment focused on enhancing clinical outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Community Medical Center
Toms River, NJ
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and nutritional interventions.
- Led training programs for staff on clinical nutrition practices and dietary guidelines.
- Conducted quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in dietetics.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends and improve clinical nutrition services effectiveness.
- Collaborated with food service management to create nutritious, appetizing menus that catered to diverse dietary needs and preferences.
- Served as a liaison between medical professionals and patients, facilitating clear communication regarding nutrition-related concerns.
- Enhanced clinical team collaboration through regular communication and interdisciplinary meetings focused on patient progress.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, conducting audits and providing corrective action plans when necessary.
- Mentored new staff members, fostering professional development and growth within the department.
- Led quality assurance initiatives for the clinical nutrition department, identifying areas of opportunity for improvement and implementing best practice solutions accordingly.
- Streamlined workflow for dietitians by designing efficient scheduling practices and optimizing workload distribution.
- Evaluated existing policies and procedures, making data-driven recommendations for enhancements that positively impacted patient care.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Clinical Dietitian
Community Medical Center
Toms River, NJ
06.1999 - Current
- Developed individualized nutrition care plans to enhance patient health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient dietary needs and treatment goals.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients on dietary modifications to manage chronic conditions effectively.
Education
No Degree - Dietetic Internship Program
University of Delaware
Newark, DEBachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06-1989
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Team management
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Community Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Community Medical Center
06.1999 - Current
No Degree - Dietetic Internship Program
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
University of Delaware