Registered Dietitian
Resume:
WENDY GIORDAN, RD/LD
Hollywood, FL 33021
Telephone: 954-***-****
E-mail: *****.*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Professional, experienced dietitian in all areas of nutrition, education, and consulting seeks to educate and promote healthy lifestyle choices for a variety of target audiences.
WORK HISTORY
July 2009 to present
Clinical Dietitian/Department Manager
Five Star Quality Care
Pompano Beach, Florida
Plan and assist in the development of therapeutic menus for both assisted living and health centers
Assess, plan, and implement residents’ nutritional assessments and plans of care
Evaluate and implement nutritional assessments for residents with weight loss and pressure wounds
Educate residents and family members on therapeutic diets
Educate dietary staff on sanitation practices at state and federal levels
Plan and monitor costs for nutritional supplements and labor-budgeted hours
Implement policies and procedures for dietary department
Plan and conduct nutritional lectures for staff and residents
Plan and implement Q.A. and C.Q.I. audits for assisted living and health centers
July 2011 to 2012
Consultant Dietitian
RD to Go
Coral Springs, Florida
Assessed and implemented individualized nutritional assessments and care plans
Annualized and evaluated nutritional content of cycle menus for each client’s needs
Monitored and evaluated clients’ weight status and biochemical lab results
Educated staff on menu preparation and purchasing
Informed families regarding clients’ diets and medical conditions
August 1998 to July 2009
Chief Clinical Dietitian
John Knox Village
Pompano Beach, Florida
Assisted in the development and enforcement of Dining Service policies and procedures
Planned and educated nutritional in-services for residents, health care professionals, and doctors
Planned and implemented educational in-services on proper sanitation and food code regulations
Planned weekly menus with both Food Service Director and Chef
Assisted Food Service Director in planning and overseeing food costs of supplements and labor hours
Planned and implemented motivational programs to foster teamwork and reduce staff turnover
Implemented Q.A. and C.Q.I. audits and reports monthly and quarterly
Conducted weekly meetings and in-services to maintain proper sanitation and nutritional standards for the department
Documented all nutritional assessments, care plans, MDS’s and Raps with use of computerized programs
October 1995 to September 1998
Director of Food Service/Dietitian
National Health Care
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Directed all phases of food service operations, including planning, preparation, and serving of regular and modified diets based on individual resident needs and regulatory agency guidelines
Controlled food and labor costs
Ordered and reviewed monthly inventories for food and non-food items, as well as capital equipment
Planned and scheduled staff needs
Controlled and reviewed labor hours and overtime
Completed nutritional assessments and care plans for all facility residents
Conducted educational in-services and Q.A. to maintain high levels of performance and standards
Developed motivational programs with lower-line staff to motivate and enhance positive work environment
Assessed and developed nutritional plans of care for residents with wounds, enteral feedings and weight loss
October 1992 to August 1995
Director of Food Service/Dietitian
GEM Care Nursing Home
South Beach, Florida
Directed all phases of food service operations, including planning, preparation, and serving of regular and modified diets
Modified diets based on individual resident needs and regulatory agency guidelines
Controlled food and labor costs
Planned menus for resident meals and special events
Evaluated and completed nutritional assessments and care plans for all facility residents
Planned and implemented Quality Assurance tools to maintain standards of practice
Revised and updated policies and procedures for Food Service Department
EDUCATION
June 1987 to May 1989
Bachelor of Science and Nutrition
Florida International University
Miami, FL
MEMBERSHIPS
American Dietetics Association
American Diabetes Association
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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