LESLIE A. ROSEN MS RD CDN

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A highly creative and effective Dietitian with expertise leading Staff to provide nutritionally based menus and services within the HealthCare Industry.

NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENTS ● COST CONTAINMENT & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ● EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ● EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A highly experienced Dietitian and Nutritionist known for producing top quality, creative products contributing to revenue growth and healthy eating behaviors, while simultaneously reducing costs.

Change Agent successfully implementing new procedures, tools and training to ensure regulatory compliance.

Extensive training in Cook Chill Systems, Disaster Training, Financial Management.

Strong working knowledge of the Federal and State Health Code regulations and the Joint Commission standards for accreditation.

Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Diet Office software.

Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist.

ServSafe Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CLINICAL NUTRITION MANAGER 2022 –Present

MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER, AVI FOOD SYSTEMS Brooklyn, NY

Provide management and supervision of 13 Registered Dietitians and diet office staff. Project Manager for a new food service operation,. Review and revise operational and clinical policies and procedures. Participate in Performance Improvement and Safety Committees. Collaborate with Nursing, Pharmacy Department, Department of Medicine to improve patient care. Provide support and resources to the clinical nutrition staff. Establish standards of care and evidence based practice for clinical nutrition services.

CLINICAL NUTRITION MANAGER 2016 - 2022

BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Brooklyn, NY

Provided management and oversight for the Clinical Nutrition Services for the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Supervise 4 Registered Dietitians and 1 Graduate Dietitian. Supervised the diet office, revised menus, reviewed/revised policies and procedures, participated in various committees including Nutrition Care, Performance Improvement and Safety. Collaborated with the Executive Chef and production staff to improve food products through recipe development and ingredient selection. Preceptor for various Dietetic Internship programs.

CLINICAL NUTRITION MANAGER 2014 - 2016

ST JOHNS EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL Far Rockaway, NY

Provided management and oversight for the Clinical Services for the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Supervised 4 Registered Dietitians. Supervised the diet office, revised menus, reviewed/revised policies and procedures, participated in various committees including Performance Improvement, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Transition of Care Collaborative and Nutrition.

CONSULTANT DIETITIAN/ NUTRITIONIST 1990 - Present FREELANCE CONSULTING Freeport, NY

Provide consulting services to various health care facilities including assessments, counseling, menus, standardized recipes, policies and procedures. Clients include: Assisted Living Programs, Adult Day Care Programs, Acute Care and Long Term Care Facilities, Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Centers. Provided services to home care agencies.

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES MANAGER 2008 - 2013 BRONXWORKS/CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Bronx, NY

Responsible for professional nutritional services such as assessments, counseling, group education of clients in an HIV/AIDS programs. Supervised a Registered Dietitian and program assistant. Monitored food production and food served for several programs in the agency. Provided menus for several programs which were culturally appropriate and met regulatory standards.

NUTRITION MANAGER 2007 - 2007

LUTHERAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS Brooklyn, NY

Responsible for supervision of 4 Registered Dietitians who provided nutritional services in ambulatory community based medical centers and schools. Participated in Performance Improvement and Clinical Medical Committees. Established standards of care in providing Medical Nutrition Therapy. Trained the nutritionists according to current practice guidelines and provided services to patients as needed.

DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICES 2004 - 2006

ELIZABETH SETON PEDIATRIC CENTER New York, NY

Responsible for operations of the Food Services, Clinical Nutrition, Housekeeping and Laundry Departments. Supervised 35 employees including 4 Registered Dietitians in this 100 bed long term care facility for pediatric patients.

DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES 2003 - 2004

BUENA VIDA CONTINUING CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER Brooklyn, NY

Responsible for the purchasing, production, service and clinical functions of the department including 600 meals for residents, staff cafeteria and catering services. Participated in Performance Improvement, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees. Supervised 30 staff members including 2 Clinical Dietitians for this 240 bed long term care facility.

DIRECTOR OF NUTRITIONAL SERVICES 1997 - 1999

LINCOLN MEDICAL CENTER Bronx, NY

Responsible for the production and service of meals as well as the clinical nutrition services for this 400 bed acute care facility which provided over 1000 meals per day to patients and staff /visitors cafeteria as well as catering services. Supervised over 100 employees including 8 Clinical Dietitians, 2 Dietetic Technicians, food services supervisors and clerical staff. Menu planning, food and supply purchases were also responsibilities.

INSTRUCTOR 2011 - 2012, 1995 - 1997

NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Old Brookville, NY

Taught Clinical Nutrition, food service management courses and assisted with the Dietetic Internship.

EDUCATION

MS, NUTRITION & PUBLIC HEALTH

Columbia University, Teachers College New York, NY

BS, NUTRITION

Cornell University Ithaca, NY

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