Manager Health Care, Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Care, Sales

Kimberly A. Kuczynski

**** *********** **** * ***** Marlboro, MD 20772

215-***-**** t ********@*******.***

Registered Dietitian

An Established Health Care and Wellness Professional

Established Nutrition Professional exhibits strong experience in providing critical health services addressing a wide-range of patient needs. Licensed Dietitian well-versed in compiling client information, completing comprehensive reports, analyzing results, creating targeted nutritional plans, and attaining company sales goals and objectives. Passionate health care provider dedicates efforts to ensuring patients’ recovery and continued improvements in health through education and counseling services, as well as detailed plans and supplementary materials.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Nutrition Research t Data Assessments t Marketing & Sales t Regulations & Standards

Cross-Team Collaborations t Interpersonal Skills t Nutritional Education t Microsoft Office Suite

Client Relationships t Team-Building t Program Management t Communications t Mentoring

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

ADVANCED RECOVERY SYSTEMS/IAFF, Upper Marlboro, MD February 2017 – August 2017

Dietitian, Nutrition Director/Patient Advocate

Managed the nutritional care of a unique patient population consisting of Fire Fighters, in a Behavioral Health Recovery Center, who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.

tProvided nutrition education classes and individual nutritional counseling for patients

tInstructed staff on individualized diet therapy and general nutrition principles

tDeveloped, reviewed, and adapted therapeutic and modified diets to meet the needs of individual patients

tContributed to comprehensive patient health care by collaborating across teams to address test results and other relevant data in completing patient assessments

tCommunicated with food service staff in regard to patient therapeutic diet needs, food allergies, and quality control

tDeveloped and implemented quality assurance program activities for the dietetic service; monitored dietary/nutrition programs to ensure compliance with federal and state standards/regulations

tPlanned menus for patients; adjusted menu cycles for nutritional adequacy, balance and variety, food availability, and budgetary control

tServed as a Certified Instructor in Crisis Intervention and provided training for staff

tServed as the Patient Advocate of the recovery center

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE, Fort Washington, MD January 2013 – February 2017

Nephrology Dietitian Manager

Responsible for targeted nutritional care as a member of the Renal Dialysis Management Team and as the Mineral and Bone Disease Manager.

tDeveloped and presented patient-specific nutritional information to patient/families/caregivers

tEnsured adherence to federal and state regulations regarding assessments and plans

tProvided ongoing patient assessment and nutrition counseling

tContributed to comprehensive patient health care by collaborating across teams to address test results and other relevant data

tCreated and analyzed nutrition lab reports and presents finding to senior staff during meetings

tLed the bone and mineral management of patients

tLed and facilitated the enrollment/retention of patients in the company’s pharmacy program

DAVITA, INC., Washington D.C. January 2012 – January 2013

Nephrology Dietitian Manager

Managed nutritional care of renal dialysis patients and served as Mineral and Bone Disorder Manager.

tLed education initiatives by training and supervising staff

tDeveloped highly-personalized nutrition interventions for patients based upon carefully collected information and data assessments

tContributed to organizational goals by participating in patient care conferences, quality improvement teams, staff meeting and in-service events

tSupported ongoing patient care by creating individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education material

MY WEIGHT DOCTOR, College Park, MD May 2011 – January 2012

Patient Care Coordinator Manager

Oversaw client nutritional care and supported medical weight loss program development.

tConducted thorough patient assessments to develop customized nutrition programs and meal plans for individual patients

tPromoted organizational branding as a participant in marketing events

tLeader in top sales of weight management programs

tSupported customer service by collecting and evaluating data to monitor quality of patient care

tAssisted in building well-performing staff by directing and coaching employees

MORRISON, Washington D.C. November 2010 – May 2011

Nutrition Care Manager

Provided detailed nutritional care and services to residents of an assisted living and long-term, rehabilitation community.

tSupervised and trained Health Care Center staff on nutritional care

tSecured operational compliance with federal and state regulations

tContributed to process initiatives by participating in Performance Improvement activities

ST. THOMAS MORE, Hyattsville, MD January 2008 – October 2008

Clinical Dietitian

Delivered comprehensive nutrition services to facility patients.

tCollected, analyzed, and interpreted medical data to complete nutrition assessments

tProvided nutrition education to patients, families/caregivers and staff

tConsistently communicated critical nutritional information to staff

REBECCA BITZER & ASSOCIATES, Greenbelt, MD September 2005 – January 2008

Clinical Dietitian

Supported the delivery of valuable nutritional information to clients.

tProvided individual counseling and group education in meal preparation and diet therapies

tSupported organizational goals through sales and marketing

tMaintained nutritional data and meal management systems

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Nutrition, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Bachelor of Science, Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

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