Carrie Pickinpaugh, RD

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Huntington Beach, CA 92647

949-***-****

ac8zzn@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

o 2014: Oakwood University, Dietetic Intern

Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL

Internships Sites Include:

● DaVita, Santa Ana, CA

● Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, Ridgecrest, CA

● Community Hospital, Long Beach, CA

● WIC, Duarte, CA

● Garden Grove Unified School District, Garden Grove, CA

● Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, CA

o 2012: Bachelor of Science, Dietetics & Food Administration: Nutrition & Dietetics; Minor in Chemistry

California State University, Long Beach

Certifications:

o 2014: Registered Dietitian, CA

o 2005: Health & Fitness Specialist

Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa CA

Work Experience:

2014-Present:Registered Dietitian Consultant in Long-Term Care- Experienced in Subacute, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities, Group Homes. Successful survey record in both clinical and food-service areas. Responsibilities include nutritional assessments, MNT patient education, care plan development, weight variance oversight, close monitoring of enteral, dialysis, and abnormal labs, wound management, menu evaluation, collecting and reporting QAPI data, DHS survey preparation. Conducts kitchen safety and sanitation audits, and educational in-services for all food service personnel to ensure regulatory compliance. Educates and mentors dietetic interns and others as appropriate. 2014- Present:Registered Dietitian Consultant-Provide individual and group nutrition education and counseling to help athletes optimize performance. Assesses dietary practices and nutritional needs, body composition, and energy balance of athletes in the context of performance and health. Develop individualized meal and snack plans and hydration protocols to help athletes achieve nutritional goals. Experienced in menu planning and counseling individuals with eating disorders and weight management concerns. 2014- Present:Registered Dietitian Consultant in Adult Day Health Care- nutritional screenings, initial assessments and quarterly/annual reassessments for geriatric population in multiple PACE, ADHC/ CBAS facilities. Assesses participant needs based on previous medical history, anthropometrics, and current nutritional status, and charting in EMR. Conducts inspections on kitchen safety and sanitation, as well as educational in-services for all food service personnel. Responsible for ensuring accuracy and completion of all dietary records. Familiar with state survey process and compliance to nutritional regulation process. Serves as the dietary representative, working within an interdisciplinary team. References and prior work experience available upon request References and prior work experience available upon request