Registered Dietitian
Resume:
EMMELINE HUDDLESTON, RDN, LDN Nashville, TN
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EDUCATION
LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY, Nashville, TN
Dietetic Internship: Emphasis in Wellness and Health Promotion May 2017
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE, Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science: Major in Nutrition May 2016
MARYVILLE COLLEGE, Maryville, TN
Bachelor of Arts: Major in Business & Organizational Management, Minor in Accounting May 2010
EXPERIENCE
CLINICAL
DAVITA, USC Kidney Care, Renal Dietitian, MBD Manager, Los Angeles, CA March 2018 – August 2019
Distributed and communicated monthly lab data to patients, explained results and tailored nutritional therapy accordingly
Educated hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients and family members on renal diet, fluid restrictions, and renal replacement modalities.
Participated in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement meetings along with other disciplines including MD's, Social workers, RN's, NP's. Reported nutrition-related QAI data
Applied motivational interviewing techniques to assist patients in identifying obstacles to medication and renal diet adherence, setting attainable goals to achieve desired results
Maintained Osteodystrophy Management, including monitoring and adjusting vitamin D, binder, and calcimimetic therapies.
Assisted clinic in achieving Facility Health Management initiative of maintaining Albumin, MBD labs, and fluid management levels within goal range
Collaborated and effectively communicated with the multidisciplinary team daily to ensure patient safety and satisfaction with quality care.
Conducted Fluidwise management, monitored interdialytic weight gains, assessed TW changes as needed
Acted as clinic assessment manger, completed Annual, 90 Day, and Unstable patient assessments, as well as monthly point of care/progress notes in timely manner
TENNOVA HOSPITAL, Registered Dietitian, Clinical Dietitian, LDN, Clarksville, TN December 2016 – Nov 2017
Conducted nutrition assessments, provided diet education, utilized medical nutrition therapy, & performed follow-up evaluations on ICU, NICU, Cardiac, Renal, Diabetes, GI, Inpatient Rehab, Bariatric, Surgical, and General Medicine patients
Led the Bariatric Nutrition program including creating and teaching group lesson plans and individual assessments for all bariatric patients pre and post surgery
Provided individual outpatient services and group education classes for diabetes & cardiac rehab patients
Managed dietetic interns, patient service representatives, & diet clerks
DIALYSIS CLINIC, INC, Dietetic Intern, Nashville, TN April 2017
ST THOMAS RUTHERFORD DIABETES CENTER, Dietetic Intern, Murfreesboro, TN November 2016 – December 2016
EAST TN CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, GI FOR KIDS, Intern, Knoxville, TN September 2015-May 2016
COMMUNITY & WELLNESS
WIC MID-CUMBERLAND REGION, Dietetic Intern, Nashville TN May 2017
METRO SCHOOLS, Dietetic Intern, Nashville, TN April 2017
STATE OF TN SCHOOL NUTRITION, Dietetic Intern, Nashville, TN April 2017
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Dietetic Intern, Nashville, TN December 2016
RENFREW CENTER, Eating Disorder Clinic, Dietetic Intern, Brentwood, TN December 2016
HEALTHWAYS, INC, Dietetic Intern, Cool Springs, TN August 2016 - November 2016
Developed, marketed, and presented weekly nutrition emails, announcements, and poster presentations for staff members
Created company-wide display for National Breast Cancer Month
Aided dietitians and wellness managers in creating and presenting nutrition initiatives to employees and client
MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTING
TENNOVA HOSPITAL, Food Service Dept., Dietetic Intern, Clarksville, TN January 2017
PROTECH METAL FINISHING, Vonore, TN
Office Manager July 2013 – August 2016
CALLOWAY OIL COMPANY, Maryville, TN
Accounting Specialist September 2010 – July 2013
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