Tonya Koeppen
CAMBRIDGE,NE
Summary
Dedicated nutrition professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nutrition Services
Tri Valley Health System
Cambridge, NE
10.2009 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained all nutrition staff of 10 FTE's, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Devised and introduced initiatives and projects to maintain or improve existing facilities.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Developed and oversee referral process for registered dietitian and diabetes education services in inpatient and outpatient services.
- Effectively preform nutritional assessments for inpatient and outpatient services using ADIME (Assess, Diagnosis, Intervention, Monitoring and Evaluation) documentation at Critical Access Hospital with out-patient services attached.
- Coordinator all out patient nutrition education services including Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Spoke with pregnant women about nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding.
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Sodexho At Jefferson Community Health & Life
Fairbury, NE
10.2006 - 08.2009
- Performed nutritional assessments for in-patient and out-patient services using ADIME and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Oversaw all kitchen functions in health care setting with 10 FTE's in nutrition department.
- Developed policies and procedure for kitchen processes and in-patient and out-patient nutritional assessments.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes and license regulations.
Clinical and Patient Services Manager
Sodexho At St. Mary Corwin
Pueblo, CO
10.2002 - 07.2006
- Oversaw 2 entry level Registered Dietitians.
- Effectively provided in-patient and out-patient nutrition assessments and education.
- Specialized in out-patient diabetes care providing in-patient and out-patient education in diabetes care center.
- Key player in implementing out-patient Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE2001
Associate of Science -
Mid-Plains Community College
North Platte, NE1998
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
Cambridge, NE1996
Skills
- Policy and Program Development
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Supervision
- Service Utilization Improvements
- Nutrition needs assessment
- Diabetes management
- Patient education
- Community nutrition services
Accomplishments
Established and implemented the accredited diabetes program at Tri Valley Health System.
Established policies and procedures for outpatient and inpatient nutrition assessment and education.
Affiliations
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Timeline
Director of Nutrition Services
Tri Valley Health System
10.2009 - Current
Director of Food and Nutrition Services
Sodexho At Jefferson Community Health & Life
10.2006 - 08.2009
Clinical and Patient Services Manager
Sodexho At St. Mary Corwin
10.2002 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Associate of Science -
Mid-Plains Community College
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School