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Richard Keyser
Phoenix, AZ 85029
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledgeable and experienced in dietary needs and nutritional supplements. Skilled in patient care settings. Able to work independently and as a team member. Excellent understanding of nutrition therapy for various diseases: diverticular disease, gout, renal, cardiac, celiac, diabetes, etc. Very proficient in modifying menus to comply with physician’s orders. Excellent knowledge of medical terminology. Extensive comprehension of food allergies and drug-nutrient interactions.
EXPERIENCE
Cashier
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center 07/14-12/14
Performed cash/credit/badge transactions. Responsible for accurate and timely communication
between sandwich and barista areas. Trained new employees. Responsible for stocking of food and
paper products and cleaning and neatness of lobby area. High-volume, fast-paced environment.
Dietetic Technician
Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan
2001-2013 Lead Dietetic Technician. Trained and directed 2 other dietetic technicians. Edited written education materials. Developed nutritional supplements which were implemented by the Food and Nutrition Department. Proficient in CBORD and EPIC computer systems. Screened patients for nutritional risk (malnutrition), provided diet instruction based on patients needs, i.e., cardiac, low fiber, high fiber, low purine (gout), weight loss, weight gain. Applied care plans for nutritional risk patients.
Supervisor
Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan
1999-2001 Beltline Supervisor. Managed up to 6 employees to ensure patient meal trays were accurate in accordance to diet prescriptions and that sanitation practices were being met. Responsible for training new associates. Assisted in scheduling employees. Participated in sanitation seminars. Worked concurrently as a Diet Clerk during this time. Promoted to Dietetic Technician.
Diet Clerk
Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan
1994-2000 Diet Clerk. Processed diet menus in accordance with physicians orders, processed phone calls from Nursing. Checked patient menus to ensure adequate nutrition and compliance with prescribed diet. Developed strong clerical skills from this position.
Food Handler
Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan
1989-1994 Food Handler. Prepared and delivered patient food trays, prepared nourishments and tube feedings. Worked in dish room and worked as custodian. Trained new associates. Promoted to Diet Clerk.
EDUCATION
1992 BA, Social Science, Michigan State University. Additional majors: French, Political Science.