Medical Part Time

Education:

State University of New York at Buffalo State. Buffalo, New York. B.S., Dietetics and Nutrition

Coordinated Undergraduate Program- 2012

Related Experience:

Fresenius Medical Care- Outpatient Dialysis Center

Renal Dietitian – 09/2013-present (Full Time 40hrs. per week)

• Assesses patient’s knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provides education appropriate to patient’s

learning needs regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the impact on the treatment

process.

• Provides patient specific detailed education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status,

adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their

disease process.

• Completes nutritional assessment and participates in the interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.

• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development of a written, individualized

comprehensive plan of care that specifies the services necessary to address the patient’s needs, in

accordance with established Federal and, where applicable, state licensure guidelines.

• Calculates diet prescription according to standard of practice.

• Completes progress notes on all chronic dialysis patients according to established FMCNA guidelines.

Maintains complete and accurate documentation of all appropriate information in medical record

according to established FMCNA policies and Federal and state regulations.

• Identifies malnourished patients as well as patients at risk for malnutrition and works collaboratively

with interdisciplinary team to identify appropriate interventions, resources or solutions. Reviews each

patient’s albumin level and body weight at least monthly. Implements plan of care with involvement of

patient/family/caregiver.

Kenmore Mercy Hospital- 09/2008-08/2013

Clinical Dietitian- 05/2012-08/2013(Full Time 37.5hrs per week)

• Nutritional Assessment: Review patient’s medical record for basic information; Interviews patients to

obtain basic information; Analyses and interprets information obtained from medical record review and

patient interview, document pertinent information in patient medical record; Screen patients and

document in medical record, communicate with physician and nursing staff when necessary; Assess and

document in medical record on clinical pathway; Document significant changes in patient’s nutritional

status in medical record using ADIME; Record daily nutrient intake of patient ordered on calorie counts

by physician or deemed necessary by the registered dietitian in medical record; Visit patient during meal

service for information regarding tolerances/preferences and service provided.

• Patient Education: Educate patient/family using general specific background information, nutritional

principles, diet rationale, meal/menu plan, food selection and preparation; Educate patient/family on

drugs included in Drug Nutrient Interaction program; Compiles and develops educational materials to be

used in nutrition education; Describe nutrition education materials given to each patient/family in

documentation in medical record or letter to physician; Prepares and conducts nutrition education classes

as needed; Prepares, conducts and participate in nutrition education for Support Groups, medical

residents/interns, outpatient clinics and community education activities.

• Outpatient nutrition consulting for OB/GYN clinic (Ken-Ton Family Care Center). Assisted patients in

receiving supplemental assistance programs (i.e. WIC)

Nutrition Clerk- 09/2008-05/2012 (Part time 15hrs. per week)

• Review food menu selections with patients

• Update diet orders as prescribed

McAuley Seton Home Care

Registered Dietitian- 01/2013-08/2013(Per Diem- varied hours)

• Nutrition Assessment and patient education using established standards of practice.

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to a variety of medically diagnosed patients

Food and Drug Administration

Public Affairs Intern- 07/2010-11/2010

(Full/Part Time-40hrs. per week [07/10-08/10] and 20hrs per week [09/10-11/20])

• Community outreach nutrition education

• Conducted Lunch and Learn seminars

• Organized health fairs

Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian- Commission on Dietetics Registration #1081333 (cert:08/2012-05/2018)

• ServSafe Certification- 2011

• New York State CDN (Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist)

Professional Memberships:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) - #1081333

Buffalo State College’s Men’s Cross Country/Track and Field member

2008-2012

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