Whitney Jarvis
Conroe
Summary
I have over 10 years of experience helping hospital and community patients and families handle medical problems through provision of effective nutrition therapy and education. I am passionate about leading people toward making positive changes and building relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Dietitian on Demand
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments applying the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in determining the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing nutrition intervention(s) and monitoring and evaluating the patient's progress.
- Stay up-to-date on products and technologies to stay current with industry standards in clinical nutrition practice.
- Establish strong rapport with patients and care providers by maintaining open lines of communication during consultations and follow-up appointments.
- Served as a resource for colleagues in other departments seeking expert guidance on nutrition-related issues impacting patient care.
Nutrition Specialist: PRN
Harris County Public Health Department
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided services to WIC clients such as; high risk counseling, formula approvals, verification of eligibility, anthropometric testing, nutrition assessment and counseling in a participant centered manner through motivational interviewing and emotion based counseling with the goal of eliciting behavior change.
- Participated on administrative team in planning policies and procedures as well as performing quality assurance and staff development audits and trainings.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking expert guidance on nutrition-related issues impacting client care.
- Precepted dietetic and public health students and/or interns
Clinical Dietitian
Aramark
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Conduct patient nutrition assessment in care for patients at Houston Methodist The Woodlands.
- Manage the development and implementation plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process
- Provide nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, taking into consideration any adaptations to teaching methods necessary to meet patient learning needs
- Work cooperatively with medical staff as well as food & nutrition services staff to assure conformance to prescribed nutrition care orders
Nutrition Specialist
Harris County Public Health Department
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Women, Infant and Children Program
- Provided services to WIC clients such as; high risk counseling, formula approvals, verification of eligibility, anthropometric testing, nutrition assessment and counseling in a participant centered manner through motivational interviewing and emotion based counseling with the goal of eliciting behavior change
- Participated on administrative team in planning policies and procedures as well as performing quality assurance and staff development audits and training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2010
Skills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical care nutrition
- Motivational interviewing
- Written and verbal communication
- Nutrition counseling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Athletic Scholarship, 2006-2007
- Syracuse University Dean’s List, 2007
- NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete, 2007
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Dietitian on Demand
08.2024 - Current
Nutrition Specialist: PRN
Harris County Public Health Department
06.2023 - 08.2024
Clinical Dietitian
Aramark
09.2020 - 04.2024
Nutrition Specialist
Harris County Public Health Department
07.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Brigham Young University
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