Clinical Dietitian Food Service

SHARON BURGOYNE MS, RD, LD, CDCES

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CLINICAL DIETITIAN

Self-motivated, outgoing clinical dietitian credited with combining extensive education in nutritional therapy and dietary counseling with exceptional interpersonal skills to better the health, wellness, and lives of patients in various capacities. Proven track record of leading patients through productive weight management, diabetes and renal education programs, assessing diets effectively and successfully collaborating with medical staff

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

● Medical Nutritional Therapy ●Counseling ● Diabetes Education ●Integrative Functional Nutrition

● Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist ● Culinary Medicine

●Verbal & Written Communication ● Weight Loss and Fitness Management ● Renal Education ●Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CENTRA HEALTH, Lynchburg, VA

Clinical Nutrition Manager, September 2021-December 2022

Coordinated the administrative and clinical operations for three hospitals within the organization

Provide leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality nutrition services as well as direct the activities of all departmental personnel and programs

Conducted nutrition assessments and counseling for individuals with specialized medical needs-diabetes, heart disease, kidney diseases to develop and implement dietary care plans and provide nutritional counseling

BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE, Temple, TX

Clinical Dietitian II Sr, January 2019-September 2021

Effectively assess nutritional needs and diet restrictions to develop and implement dietary care plans and provide nutritional counseling

Plan and conduct nutrition education programs for healthcare personnel and community

Conduct necessary evaluations to lead to a correct nutritional diagnosis and monitor progress throughout various disease states

WESTERN PLAINS MEDICAL COMPLEX, Dodge City, KS

Director of Nutrition and Wellness, July 2010-December 2018

Coordinate and oversee nutritional therapy, which includes diabetes education and weight loss management in both outpatient and inpatient capacities

Effectively assess nutritional needs and diet restrictions to develop and implement dietary care plans and provide nutritional counseling

Plan and conduct nutrition education programs for healthcare personnel and community

Food service management maintaining budget and managing up to twelve food service workers

Key Accomplishments:

Appear monthly on local television segment discussing health and nutritional issues, productively establishing a reputation in the community as a nutritional and personal health resource

Was named Employee of the Quarter in May 2011

Consistently demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in interacting with patients, proving ability to share educational information and motivate patients toward a healthier lifestyle

Effectively managed up to twelve food service workers.

Maintained and streamlined budget for department

SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, Longview, TX

Clinical Dietitian, January 2008-July 2010

Provided diet assessments, consultations and instructions to patients

Conducted calorie counts, tube feeding assessments, and drug nutrient interactions

Met regularly with patients to discuss status and determine plans for continued health

Key Accomplishments:

Served as an active member of the healthcare team as a resource for clinical and nutritional information

Successfully collaborated with medical staff to ensure vision for patient health was consistent between all departments

PFIZER PHARMACEUTICALS, Longview, TX

Healthcare Representative, November 2004-November 2007

Called on practicing physicians, hospitals, and managed care personnel

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MEMORIAL HERMAN BAPTIST HOSPITAL, Beaumont, TX

Clinical Dietitian, July 2003-November 2004

Worked directly with physicians in the development of patient nutritional education plans with an emphasis in enteral and parenteral nutrition and diabetes education

Collaborated closely with physicians and staff in coordinating the nutritional projection of critical care patients and monitoring throughout continuum of care

Educated patients in reference to medication actions, interactions, disease processes, and the effects of diet

Assisted the Chief Clinical Dietitian in the administrative and technical management of Nutritional Services with a focus on ensuring all clinical objectives were met

Key Accomplishments:

Effectively increased patient wellness and satisfaction through the productive management of weight loss programs

LAMAR UNIVERSITY, Beaumont, TX

Dietetic Intern

UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN, Colorado/Louisiana/Korea

Psychiatric/Medical Technician

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science, Nutrition, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Registered Dietitian, CDR-924032

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators 21700142

Certificate of Training, Integrative Functional Nutrition Academy

Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management, CDR

Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management, CDR

Certificate of Advanced Training in Metabolic Adaptations, CDR

Certification in Culinary Medicine, Dr. Michael Fenster

Certified LEAP Therapist, Oxford Biomedical Technologies

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Dietetic Association

American Diabetes Association

Integrative Functional Nutrition Academy

AWARDS

William Mills Competitive Scholastic Scholarship, 2002-2003

Rose Robertson Competitive Scholastic Scholarship, 2002-2003

Kappa Omicron Nu, Vice President, Initiated 2001

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