CARMEN G. LLERANDI PHIPPS, MPH, RDN, LD, AHCFA

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951-***-**** (C)

E-Mail: adm4tb@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

****-**** **** ***** ********** - Loma Linda, California

Master in Public Health – Major: Education and Health Promotion

1989-1990 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – State of Maryland

Johns Hopkins University Hospital - Baltimore, Maryland

Dietetic Internship – Clinical, Management, Public Health and Clinical Research

1981-1984 Rowan University - Glassboro, New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts -BA, Home Economics – Majors: Dietetics and Nutrition Plan IV and Food Systems Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Home Based Primary Care- Registered Dietitian - GS11/10

9/2013- Present VA Texas Valley Health Care System –Harlingen, TX

Patient care- obtain nutrition history, complete comprehensive nutrition assessment, implement nutrition care plan, maintain current documentation of care and treatment, provide counseling, develop and revise patient education materials

Meal Planning. Conduct motivational interviewing to identify veterans’ goals and create a productive relationship. Coordination of Weight Management process for Veterans.

Conduct Diabetes Nutrition Education using the principles of Diabetes Self-Management Education and evidenced based guidelines from American Diabetes Association.

Directly communicate with an interdisciplinary clinical team, participated in programs, assigned projects, Performance improvement, quality indicators and QA.

Perform as an effective health care team member and cooperate with program and/or assigned projects, performance improvement and quality indicators.

Provide detailed MNT while in veterans’ homes creating both long and short term goal.

Behavior Health Registered Dietitian/Consultant/Contract/PRN

3/2015 – 6/20/2017 Origins Recovery Center–Alcohol/Drug Addiction Treatment Center - South Padre Island, TX

Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for a population to address substance abuse related malnutrition and deficiencies within a multidisciplinary, medically intensive program based on 12 Step Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and other evidence based therapies. Developed therapeutic and regular menu cycle.

Multicultural caseload needing Individualized nutrition counseling, complete comprehensive nutrition assessment and education. Counsel clients on effective self-care and healthy lifestyle changes for mental health conditions including disordered eating ( Anorexia, Bulimia, Obesity), coordinate the weight management program and body image, disruptive behaviors, obsessive compulsive disorders depressive disorders, anxiety disorders,, neurodevelopmental disorders, schizophrenia spectrum, psychotic disorders bipolar and related disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, and dual diagnosis alcohol and drug addiction.

Bariatric/ Metabolic Dietitian/Diabetes Dietitian Educator- Part Time Equivalent to GS 12

3/2015 – Present Medical Weight Management and Surgical Clinic

Valley Baptist Health Systems, Brownsville, TX

Perform initial nutrition assessment, pre and post -operative nutrition education to all candidates for Metabolic Surgery/Bariatric Surgical Procedures.

Review clinical and biochemical data to formulate Nutrition Care Plan encompassing socio-economic and psychosocial factors for the Weight Management component.

Assess and adjust dietary regimen based on diet tolerance, weight changes, laboratory data and clinical parameters. Serving underserved Latino, Mexican American population.

Interpret, evaluate, and utilize pertinent research in Diabetes, Obesity /Metabolic Disorders to implement “Best Practices” promoting better outcomes. Provide MNT for patients with Diabetes Type I, II and GDM using Diabetes Self-Management Education.

Renal Dietitian- Part time/Consultant/Contract

9/2012 – 1/2017 Fresenius Health Center- Brownsville, TX

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on dialysis. Phosphorus adjustment of binders. Menu development.

Manage weekly and monthly labs, adjust phosphorus binders, and manage diabetes.

Educate new patients/family members. Instruction on Monthly Report Cards.

Food and Nutrition Manager – Full time – Consultant/Contract

1/2013- 10/2013 Valley Regional Medical Center- Brownsville, TX

Drafted and implemented Food and Nutrition Service Safety Plan; developed and implemented Quality Assurance Plan.

Conducted cost containment studies, analyzed data, and initiated financial savings for departments within the authorized ceiling.

Managed database and instructed subordinates on computer utilization.

Developed, analyzed, implemented the nutrient analysis data for 7 days cycle menu. Directed functions of food planning and production.

Developed and conducted Bilingual Diabetes Education program for patients.

Mentored/supervised Registered Dietitians, supervisors, diet techs, tray line staff, hostess, and coordinators.

Clinical Dietitian- Full time/Contract-Consultant

10/2011-07/2012 Rio Grande State Center, Harlingen, TX

Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments/MNT for all residents.

Managed weekly and monthly labs and conduct Diabetes Outpatient classes.

Core member of several multidisciplinary clinical teams. Nutrition Education.

Completed progress notes and documentation in the electronic medical record.

Assistant Director Patient Care Services- Full time Equivalent to GS 13

07/2008-08/ 2011 Valley Baptist Health System- Harlingen, TX

Developed and maintained excellent personal interactions with the nursing department, medicine, and other interdisciplinary areas of the medical staff.

Established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment.

Planned administration, direction and control of all activities related to patient care to ensure highest quality standards of operation for the institutions.

Supervised all Out/ In patient Nutrition Services including Rehabilitation, LTC, and Diabetes and Weight Management clinics.

Coordinating and evaluating Service compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies including Central Office directives, Medical Center policy, Service procedures and Joint Commission, OSHA, LTCI, and USDA Food Code to assure optimal nutrition care of patients in a multidisciplinary model. Supported the VALLHS mission.

Developed and maintained policies, procedures, and standards for the nutritional care of patients and residents. multi preparation style of cook/serve and cook/chill- style food productions on 3 medical centers, 800 beds, 10 RDs, Multilevel Food Service personal.

Implemented and evaluated Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Indicators.

Developed and conducted Bilingual Diabetes Education program for patients.

Medical Nutrition Therapist/Health Educator/Private Practice- Part time

01/1993- 8/2008 Private Practice- Loma Linda, CA

Facilitated individual and group medical nutrition therapy classes for multiple medical chronic diseases, including bilingual diabetes education.

Completed nutritional assessments and individualized meal plans, adults to pediatric age appropriate classes.

Facilitated bilingual classes /presentations including Diabetes Self- Management Education, Weight Management, Healthy Eating, Heart Healthy Eating, Renal and Hypertension.

Developed bilingual patient educational tools and handouts for a multicultural population including Latino, Caucasian, Afro American, Nigeria, India, South America and Central America.

Participated in international and national- public speaking engagements including: Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guatemala, New York, New Jersey, California, Arizona, and Indiana.

Food Systems Management consulting services.

Chief, Administration Section, Food Service & Nutrition Department- Full time GS 12/8

06/1995 – 08/2008 VA Loma Linda Healthcare Systems, Loma Linda, CA

Coordinated program, resource development and management of the Administrative Section relating to sanitation, food production, and staff development.

Drafted and implemented Food and Nutrition Service Safety Plan; developed and implemented Quality Assurance Plan.

Conducted cost containment studies, analyzed data and initiated financial savings for departments within the authorized ceiling.

Managed database; instructed subordinates on computer utilization.

Developed and analyzed nutrients analysis data for cycle menu. Direct functions of food planning and production.

Administered staff development programs and the Administrative Dietetic Interns’ rotations. Evaluated performance of subordinates, counseling employees, performance awards, initiated coordinated disciplinary actions and manage leave.

Implement and Coordinate Service compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies including VHA regulations, Central Office directives, VISN guidelines, Medical Center policy, Service procedures and Joint Commission, OSHA, LTCI, OIG and USDA Food Code to assure optimal nutrition care of Veterans.

Supervised Kitchen Manager, ICU, Administrative Dietitian and Head cook.

Clinical Dietitian Specialist – California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program- Part time

June 2003 to – July 2006 Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, C

Research Assistant (Work study)- Part time

2000-2001 Loma Linda University, School of Public Health, Evaluation and Research Unit School of Public Health Computer Lab

Collected data on adolescent pregnancy health risk behaviors utilizing telephone surveys and face-to-face interviews for the imPACCT (Peoples and Communities Changing Tomorrows) program.

Administered Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Survey to high school and middle school students in the San Bernardino County School District.

Analyzed and interpreted data using SPSS.

Clinical Dietitian Pediatric Specialist/Outpatient- Full time

1993-1995 Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA

Developed and implemented nutrition education programs for outpatient clinics covering diabetes, bpd, cystic fibrosis, metabolic disorders, weight control, and heart transplant

Failure to thrive (organic and non-organic), neurologic disorders, and spina bifida

Provided consultation services for inpatient clinical staff.

Developed nutrition education materials in both English and Spanish

Performed as an active member of a multi-disciplinary pediatric specialty clinic

Assisted in the preparation of the JCAHO Commission Survey and other regulatory entities

Administrative/Clinical Dietitian- Full time

1990-1993 Brownsville Medical Center, Brownsville, TX

Developed and implemented nutritional care plans for special needs patients – juvenile diabetics, high-risk obstetrics, obesity, weight management, and oncology

Provided positive motivational counseling and encouragement to staff and patients

Liaison for medical staff and Nutrition Service Department

Developed and performed nutrition assessments and consultations

Researched, analyzed and maintained TQI indicators

Developed bilingual community educational programs and interfaced with media

Supervised and trained staff

Developed action plan for JCAHO Commission Survey

OTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Nutrition Consultant

Rio Grande Valley Midway House, Inc., Harlingen, TX

Clinical Dietitian/Management

Clifton T. Perkins Psychiatric Hospital, Jessup, MD

Public Health Nutritionist

Sa-Lantic Health Service, Inc., Hammonton, N

Senior Clinical Dietitian

Woodbine Development Center, Woodbine, NJ

Dietetic Technician/Food Service Supervisor

Elmer Community Hospital, Elmer, NJ

Food Service Supervisor

Mallow Nursing Home, Bridgeton, NJ

TEACHING APPOINTMENTS:

Adjunct Faculty/Lecturer

2011 - 2014 University of Texas- PAM, Edinburg, TX

School of Health Science- Dietetic Coordinated Program

2015 – 2017 University of Texas- RGV, Edinburg and Brownsville, TX

School of Health Science- Dietetic Coordinated Program

2006 - 2008 University of Phoenix, Southern CA Campus

School of Health Sciences

Clinical Instructor – ID A791373

1998 - 2009 Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

School of Allied Health Professions –Food Systems Management

School of Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetic Department

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

LEAN SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT – July 2017

Advanced Facility and Transformational Coaching 2017

Member of the Transformational Coaching Program 2017

Completed Facilitation Core Skills Program- Ingrid Bens 2017

VHA Mentor & Coaching Training 2017

VHA Core Mentor Training LEAN Yellow/Green Training- 3/2017

VHA LEAN Bronze/Silver Training 3/2017

VCB LEAN Six Sigma White Belt Course- 2014

Certified Pediatric Nutrition Specialist Provider, California Children’s Services, CA

Certified Food Sanitation Manager, Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, MD-1990

Certified Food Sanitation Management, Dept. of Health, Brunswick, NJ-1985

Licensed Dietician- State of Texas, Austin, TX – ID # -DT81023

Registered- Commission on Dietetic Registration, Chicago, IL- ID #716372

Certified- HACCP Manager (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)-Oct 2002

Certified-Accomplished Health Care Foodservice Administrator (AHCFA), June-2003

FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-00700 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) March 2009-2018

ServSafe Certified Instructor & Registered Examination Proctor-2011

Whole Health Training

Intro to Whole Health 2 CEUs

Whole Health Foundations: A Personal Journey

Whole Health Coaching: Tracking Mechanics

Whole Health Foundations : A Personal Experience 1 CEUs

The Whole Health System: An Update on VHA Health Care 2 CEUs

Whole Health 102 F Whole :Health for you and me-Flagships 3.4 CEUs

Whole Health 102 for you and me- NON Flagship VAMC 4 CEUs

Eating for Whole Health: Functional Approaches to Food and Drink 14 CEUs

Patient Education: TEACH for Success 4 CEUs

Food and Cognition: The Interplay of Nutrition, Neuroscience and Health Coaching 1 CEUs

Eating for Whole Health: Introduction of Functional Nutrition 2 CEUs

Whole Health-Integrative/Functional Nutrition 1 CEUs

Fundamentals of Integrative and Functional Nutrition 1 CEUs

NBHWC Coaching Exam Strategies

Chronic Pain: Nutrition as an Alternative and Complementary Treatment Approach 1CEUs

Whole Health Coach Training 3/2020 Approved National Board of Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) 39 CEUs

AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:

American Association of Diabetes Educators- ID # 106235

Academy of Food and Nutrition ID # 716372

American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators –ASHFSA- ID # 5096616

Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor - EEO- Loma Linda VA Healthcare System

Executive Committee Member Hispanic Faculty Forum- Loma Linda University 2004-2008

Executive Member Office of Diversity Planning Committee- Loma Linda University 2004-2008

Ethics Advisory Committee- Jerry L. Pettis VA Memorial Medical Center 2000-2008

Narcotics Inspector- Jerry L. Pettis VA Memorial Medical Center and Valley Coastal Bend VA

Seventh-day Adventist Dietetic Association - SDADA

Diabetes Self-Management Advisory Board- Loma Linda University/School of Public Health

Head Start Nutrition Advisory Committee- School years 2000-2002- San Bernardino County

NOMINATION/AWARDS:

Member of the Culinary Art Department Advisory Committee for Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, TX

Technical College- July 21, 2010- Harlingen, TX

Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetic & Nutrition (LAHIDAN) ADA Practice Group Chair Elect- Nominating Committee 2009- 2 years term

Rio Grande Valley Texas Campaign for Kidney Health /Community Member- October 10, 2009

International Health Professions of the Year 2003- International Biographical Centre, Cambridgeshire, England

Who’s Who in the World 2002- 17th Edition

The Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board

Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 1999/2000 Second Edition, 2008, 2009, 2010

The Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board

Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 1998/1999 Second Edition

The Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board

Who’s Who of American Women, 1997, 1998, 1999 Special 22nd and 21st Edition

The Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board, 2008, 2009, 2010

Leadership and Excellent Customer Service Award, 2002

Loma Linda Veterans Administration Health Care System, Loma Linda, CA

Performance Award 1996,1997,1998,1999,2000,2001,2002, 2003,2004,2005,2006

Loma Linda Veterans Administrations Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA

Accomplished Health Care Foodservice Administrator- 2003

Diversity Leadership Award, Loma Linda University, 2005

WHO’s WHO in Medicine and Healthcare Sixth Edition 2006-2007, 2008, 2010

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