Vivian Charlotte Seeger
Bardstown,KY
Summary
Goal-driven, patient-centered clinical dietitian with 1 year of experience and dedication to improving patient lives through evidence-based nutritional practices. Strong communicator with a passion for promoting positive behavior changes and improved health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Baptist Health Hospital
Louisville , KY
08.2023 - Current
- Placed Cortrak feeding tubes orally and nasally into the stomach, small bowel, or jejunum for enteral feeding access
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with specific consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology, and medical concerns
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals including adults and neonates
- Conducted thorough nutritional assessments and nutrition focused physical exams to identify malnutrition and develop effective interventions
- Optimized nutritional support by adjusting enteral and parenteral feedings as needed based on patient needs and tolerance
- Educated patients and families on appropriate nutrition management strategies for specific health conditions
- Used electronic medical record systems proficiently for tracking patient progress, charting, and inputting diet and tube feed order sets
- Attended rounds and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in various clinical settings
- Underwent several months of specialized NICU training to provide nutritional therapy to neonates and ensure adequate growth and weight gain in this fragile patient population
Dietetic Intern
Hardin County Public Schools
Elizabethtown, KY
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in the Meals on Wheels and Lunch Summer Feeding Program to provide nutritious lunches to underserved children and families in the local community
Dietetic Intern
Baptist Health Hospital
Louisville , KY
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Followed ADIME format with EPIC charting system to provide medical nutrition therapy to a variety of acute and chronic health conditions
- Monitored parenteral and enteral nutrition and adjusted regimens accordingly based on tolerance, lab values, and clinical changes
- Conducted NFPE to assess and treat moderate and severe malnutrition
- Provided an in-service to food and nutrition ambassadors regarding renal nutrition for AKI, CKD, hemodialysis, and CRRT
Dietetic Intern
UK Athletics
Lexington, KY
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Provided nutritional counseling to athletes in individual and group settings to optimize pre-game and post-game nutrition
- Developed and presented six weeks of performance nutrition education content for the UK volleyball team
- Led weekly cooking classes with UK football to teach proper cooking techniques and provide inspiration for healthy and quick meal ideas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Cum Laude
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2023
Skills
- Patient Education
- Nutritional Counseling
- Electronic Medical Records
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Care
- Nutrition Support
- Cortrak Feeding Tube Placements
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Neonatal, Oncology, Critical Care Nutrition
Certification
- RD - Registered Dietitian
- LD - Licensed Dietitian
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Baptist Health Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Dietetic Intern
Hardin County Public Schools
05.2023 - 08.2023
Dietetic Intern
Baptist Health Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2023
Dietetic Intern
UK Athletics
01.2023 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Cum Laude
University of Kentucky
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