Experienced Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutritionist

Karen Buchanan MS.RD,LDN

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Responsibilities:

APD Facilities Long term, admissions, Special needs, weight control, care plan meetings, wound care, lab assessment, tube feeds management, creating and planning menus, kitchen inspections.

RD Network, Nutrition Advantage, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 05/98 -present

Registered Dietitian I Consultant

Responsibilities:

Clinical Dietitian, in a variety of Long Term care settings. In a temporary capacity, screening, assessing, charting, counseling and educating acute care patients, as inpatients or outpatients. Davita Dialysis, Cape Coral, Florida

09/08-09/09

Registered/Licensed Dietitian I Dialysis Dietitian Responsibilities:

3 Clinics: (Incl.

PD

Clinic) Patient Counseling, Lab reviews, DQI meetings, Zemplar dosing, Regional meetings, Annual/Quarterly assessments, Medication recommendations, Diet therapy, In Services.

Buchanan Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, Exton, Pennsylvania 11/95 -7/08

Clinical Nutritionist

Responsibilities:

Establishing outpatient nutrition, working in conjunction with Exercise Therapy and Chiropractic care, to achieve total patient wellness. Incorporating Diet Therapy counseling, Clinical Laboratory Result interpretation, and the education of patients in lifestyle adaptation, utilizing healthy eating programs. Chester County Health Department, West Chester, Pennsylvania 11/96 -4/00

Clinical I Community Dietitian

Responsibilities:

Performed health screenings and assessments on prenatal women, infants and children. Implemented clinical and high-risk care plans, nutritional education and weight control counseling sessions. Conducted employee in services, community outreach programs, and nutrition education programs. Education:

Master of Science Degree in Clinical Nutrition/Biochemistry New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/Clinical Diagnosis Saint John's University, New York

Licenses & Certification:

Certified Dietary Registration

(CDR)

Certification in Culinary Arts from Italian Culinary Institute, Calabria, Italy 2013/2019 References: Available Upon Request

Career Objective: To obtain a position at a progressive organization, and share my education, experience, and knowledge of Clinical Nutrition.

Professional Experience:

Nutrition Network, Independent Contracting, Fort Myers, Florida Registered/Licensed Dietitian I Consultant

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