Lynice Barnes MS,RD,LD

Alpharetta, GA *****

ad42ch@r.postjobfree.com

+1-334-***-****

A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a passion for bridging the gap between nutrition and health by empowering people to make informed health decisions. Demonstrated these competencies through completing ACEND accredited dietetic internship, implementing nutrition education & counseling, and conducting research in a public health and clinical setting.

Work Experience

Travel Dietitian

Lucent Health - Cumming, GA

July 2021 to Present

1. Manages nutrition caseload for 2-110 bed long term care facilities including conducting timely nutrition assessments, addressing significant weight changes. and providing appropriate documentation. 2. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team including nursing staff, physicians, speech language pathologists, social services, and food service staff. 3. Provides individualized nutrition counseling and education for residents and families during care plan meetings.

4. Perform audits on food services facilities and processes and create plans of correction annual state surveys.

5. Generate monthly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) reports and participate in monthly QAPI meeting.

6. Secures reimbursements by completing MDS and update care plans to collaborate treatments and therapies with other disciplines.

7. Supervises and instructs dietary staff to ensure optimal quality of meals and food safety and sanitation. Registered Clinical Dietitian / Assistant Certified Dietary Manager Seabreeze Rehabilitation and Nursing Center-LTC - Vero Beach, FL February 2021 to Present

1. Manages nutrition caseload for 105 bed long term care facility including conducting timely nutrition assessments, addressing significant weight changes. and providing appropriate documentation. 2. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team including nursing staff, physicians, speech language pathologists, social services, and food service staff. 3. Provides individualized nutrition counseling and education for residents and families during care plan meetings.

4. Perform audits on food services facilities and processes and create plans of correction for annual state surveys.

5. Generate monthly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) reports and participate in monthly QAPI meeting.

6. Secures reimbursements by completing MDS and update care plans to collaborate treatments and therapies with other disciplines.

7. Supervises and instructs dietary staff to ensure optimal quality of meals and food safety and sanitation. Dietetic Intern

Auburn University Dietetic Internship - Auburn, AL May 2019 to August 2020

• ACEND accredited Dietetic Internship through Auburn University with 1,200 hours of supervised practice.

Foodservice Rotation: Aramark Campus Dining Auburn, AL

• Provided nutrition education and cooking demos for a variety of campus organizations.

• Developed a modern Tex-Mex style 4 week menu cycle for an up and coming dining hall on campus.

• Educated staff and students with food allergies on food safety and where to locate allergen-free dining on campus.

Graduate Research Assistant / Project Manager

Auburn University EXTENSION RESEARCH - Auburn, AL

May 2018 to July 2020

· Conducted an Intervention study that analyzed the events of folate on inflammatory markers linked to colon cancer risks.

· Graded exams and major assignments and met with 50 undergraduates for supplemental instruction.

· Managed an Adolescent Development research project while delegating tasks to 6 undergraduate researchers.

· Collaborated with the Alabama Department of Public Health to formulate a focus group to quantify survey data.

Community Rotation

Campus Kitchens - Auburn, AL

May 2019 to July 2019

W.I.C Montgomery, AL

· Organized a 4 week nutrition camp for children ages 8-11 that integrated cooking, nutrition, and food safety education.

· Developed a small cookbook and educated children on how to read recipes and nutrition facts labels. Server/Grill Operator/Facilitator/Relief Manager

Waffle House - Birmingham, AL

May 2010 to June 2018

· Anticipated the needs of customers by providing exceptional customer service and upholding food safety and sanitation.

· Assisted Unit Manager in payroll, scheduling, food truck ordering, and delivery.

· Implemented conflict resolution between kitchen staff and customers to maintain a safe and positive workplace.

· Constantly awarded bonuses for projected sales of 10% greater than previous fiscal year. Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE in Nutrition

Auburn University - Auburn, AL

May 2020

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in Nutrition & Dietetics

Auburn University - Auburn, AL

May 2018

Languages

• English - Expert

• Spanish - Intermediate

Awards

Outstanding Dietetic Student of the Year

May 2018

Certifications and Licenses

Georgia Registered Dietitian

July 2021

License Number: LD005932

Florida Registered Dietitian

January 2021 to Present

License Number: ND10388

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