Clinical Dietitian Care

Michelle E. Lipka

Southington, CT

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OBJECTIVE

A position that best utilizes my clinical and counseling skills in the field of nutritional services.

STRENGTHS & SKILLS

I am a team player, who also succeeds while working independently.

I have exceptional communication skills, am a hard worker and a quick learner.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Assess resident nutritional status on admission; quarterly; and annually

Educate clients and fellow employees on healthy living, eating and food preparation

Assess the nutritional status of patients and clients

Advise patients and clients on healthy cooking and lifestyle changes

Conduct Wellness Programs and Seminars on healthy eating

WORK EXPERIENCE

2014 to present Hughes Health & Rehab, West Hartford, CT

Clinical Dietitian 40 hours/wk

Develop individual nutritional care plans

Make appropriate nutritional recommendations

2008 - 2014 Athena Healthcare, Bristol, CT

Dietitian 32 hours/wk

Reviewed the nutritional supplement usage

Made appropriate nutritional recommendations

Developed care plans for all residents

Analyzed significant weight losses and make appropriate recommendations

2000- 2009 Highland Healthcare, Cheshire CT

Staff Dietitian for a long-term care facility 16 hrs/wk

Created nutritional care plans for all residents

Implemented fortified food program for patients at nutritional risk

Decreased supplement usage in facility

Conducted weekly skin care meetings in all three facilities and used nutritional approaches to prevent skin breakdown and treat pressure ulcers

Provided training to in-service dietary and nursing staff on nutrition related topics

2007* - 2005 Rose Garden, Waterbury, CT

2007 - 2011 Staff dietitian for a long-term care facility 8 hrs/wk

Developed assessments on all residents on admission; quarterly; annually

Created nutritional care plans for all residents

Implemented fortified food program for patients at nutritional risk

Decreased supplement usage in facility

EDUCATION

BS: Dietetics, May 1989 Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, CT

RD: Status October 1989 Saint Joseph College, West Hartford, CT

MS Nutrition date? University of New Haven, New Haven, CT

Life Mastery Coaching Expected graduation June 2017

2007* has to be wrong - check the dates

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