HEATHER JENKINS, RD/LDN

Interested in a Part Time, Remote Nutrition Counseling position to complement my existing full time position Southaven, MS 38672

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To Pursue My Career in Nutrition that is Challenging and Provides Optimal Care and Goal Outcomes for the Populations I Serve

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Renal Dietitian

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis

1999 to Present

COVID 19 Pandemic:

Perform Telehealth counseling, Coordinating care for patients with MD, NP on monthly basis Conduct Telehealth IDT conferences, QAI, and monthly care plan meetings through Microsoft TEAMS platform

• Conduct nutrition assessments and provide monthly lab counseling for hemodialysis and home therapy patients

• Implement Motivational Interviewing skills / techniques for behavior change in resistant patients that are struggling with poor outcomes

• Provide individualized nutrition counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy to End Stage Renal Disease and Acute Kidney Injury patients based on comorbidities, food tolerances, family support, and education needs

• Assess fluid status and interpret blood results for phosphorus, albumin, potassium, calcium, pth, 25 hydroxy vit D, hemoglobin, and ferritin; and make adjustments in patients diet and /or medication regimen to meet lab goal ranges

• Manage patients bone mineral outcomes through recommending and monitoring phosphate binder orders ; oral /IV Vit.D orders; and oral /IV calcimimetic orders and Renal Vitamin Supplements per MD /corporate protocols

• Collaborate with Social Worker to assist patients in obtaining coverage for phosphate binders and other meds that affect nutritional outcomes

• Collaborate and communicate with Nephrologist regarding medication changes outside of protocol.

• Achieved the goal for maintaining patients Bone Mineral Outcomes at goal range of 55% or greater in the past year of 2020 . This has kept my clinic in the top percentile of all clinics within Fresenius Medical Care.

• Maintained active participation of 60% of patients in FKC pharmacy program which has contributed to successful clinical outcomes with Bone Mineral Management

• Initiate and manage oral nutrition supplement orders as part of corporate Oral Nutrition Supplement Program

• Report and discuss Albumin and Bone Mineral outcome results in monthly QAI meetings with Medical Director WORK EXPERIENCE

• Make referrals to other Health care professionals if indicated

• Develop and submit QAI action plans and reports

• Discuss individual nutrition care plan for patients not meeting nutrition goals in monthly Care Plan Meetings with Medical Director .

• Coordinate nutrition care for dialysis patients residing in Extended Care Facilities.

• Responsible for the nutrition component of CMS Dialysis Conditions for Coverage in maintaining state and federal government standards for renal nutrition

• Preceptor for Dietetic intern students

• Skilled in computer charting for medical documentation, and use of Microsoft applications Long Term Care Consulting Dietitian

Nutrition Education Resources Inc - Indianola, MS

2007 to 2008

Performed Nutrition Assessments for high risk residents

● Calculate tube feedings and make recommendations for enteral feedings formulas

● Make vitamin and oral supplement recommendations for residents requiring wound care therapy

● Incorporate use of fortified foods to promote macro and micronutrient intake

● Comply with LTC government guidelines for nutrition care

● Participate in monthly IDT Care plan meetings

Consulting Dietitian

Mid Delta Kidney Center - Greenville, MS

2000 to 2007

Consulting RD for Nephrologist and Endocrinologist

• Medicare Provider for Medical Nutrition Therapy, counseling patients with both Type 1 and 2 Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 1-4, Metabolic Syndrome and Gestational Diabetes

• Conduct both individual and group counseling for Diabetic Patients Clinical Dietitian

Delta Regional Medical Center - Greenville, MS

1998 to 1999

Floor Dietitian for ICU, Cardiac Rehab, Oncology, Alcohol /Drug

• Dietitian for Delta Regional Home Health Services

• Worked Burn Center and SNF on weekend rotation

• Monthly group nutrition counseling for Alcohol / Drug patients

• Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement meetings and projects

• Attended Care plan meetings for patients prior to discharge Master's in Public Health

Liberty University Graduate School

2017 to Present

Master classes in Human Nutrition

University of Alabama Graduate School

2005 to 2006

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Nutrition / Dietetics ( Coordinated Program) University of Southern Mississippi

1995 to 1998

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

University of Southern Mississippi

1991 to 1995

• Dialysis Experience

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Motivational Interviewing

• Tube Feeding

• ICU Experience

• performing Telehealth using TEAMS platform

• Laboratory Experience

Registered Dietitian -CDR Registration # 875521

August 2020 to August 2021

Mississippi State Department of Health Dietitian License # D-0813 March 2018 to March 2021

EDUCATION

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

1998 - Dietitian Guest Speaker for Washington County Diabetes Support Group

• "Review of Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins in Meal Patterns " 1998 - Dietitian Guest Speaker for Med Talk Radio Station 2001 - Dietitian Guest Speaker for Washington County School Nutrition Grant Program

• Conducted Nutrition Seminars for Parents and Caregivers of Children Ranging from Elementary to High School Grades Across Washington County School System

2005 - Dietitian Guest Speaker for Washington County Diabetes Support Group

• Food Demonstration for Healthy Summer Smoothies

2006 - Dietitian Preceptor for Delta State University Guest Teacher for Renal Nutrition Classes

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