Clinical Nutrition Manager Resume Samples

Description :

1. Consulted with physicians and other members of the health care team to coordinate the nutritional needs of adults and pediatric patient populations.
2. Effectively monitor parenteral and enteral nutrition on a step down surgical intensive care unit for GI, Oncology, Colon and Rectal, Cardiothoracic, and ENT patients.
3. Completed nutritional assessments, prepare nutrition care plans, recommend nutritional therapies, and monitor the effectiveness of nutritional care utilizing EPIC software.
4. Attended and participated in daily multidisciplinary discharge planning rounds for patients receiving oral diets, tube feeds, and TPN.
5. Provided relief coverage for adult and pediatric populations on medical, surgical and intensive care units such as bone marrow and solid organ transplant, neurology, and cardiac.
6. Provided nutrition education to patients and caregivers to promote improved health.
7. Participated in meal rounds and quality assurance measures such as test trays.
8. Acted as a liaison to the foodservice department resolving complaints or communicating praises.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Revised and/or rewrote all clinical nutrition policies within 90 days of employment to reflect current clinical practices.
2. Reduced FTE's to increase productivity within the first 180 days of employment.
3. Worked as part of a team to increase patient satisfaction scores from the 40th percentile to the 87thpercentile within 1 year as measured by the Press Ganey Score.
4. Completed the HVAP survey with a perfect score for the department.
5. Maintained a 100% score for clinical accuracy for Quality Improvement Processes.
6. Responsible to direct the functions of clinical nutrition services and the management of the clinical nutrition team to ensure high-quality nutritional care is provided to patients.
7. Ensured patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Responsible for development and compliance with all departmental policies and procedures, regulatory agency compliance, training and development of clinical programs.
2. Developed creative and innovative clinical and support services programs to meet the needs of the hospital and to comply with JCAHO regulations without additional staff.
3. Liaison between food service department, administration, physicians, nursing, and other ancillary departments.
4. Assisted in public relations through television appearances, radio spots, newspaper articles, and speaking engagements.
5. Designed and monitored departmental indicators.
6. Assisted in the development and monitoring of interdisciplinary indicators for performance improvement teams.
7. Accountable for coordinating, implementing and monitoring of all in-service education for department.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Assist in planning and coordinating the activities of the Nutrition Services Department.
2. Develop and provide of outpatient education programs and standards.
3. Develop and maintain all clinical Policies and Procedures, Protocols and Standards of Care, and Continuous Quality Improvement plans in adherence to JCAHO standards.
4. Plan and coordinate Dietetic Intern program.
5. Provide an annual evaluation of clinical staff performance and development of professional growth programs.
6. Act as liaison between the Medical Staff and Clinical Dietetic Staff.
7. Screen, assess, educate, and follow those patients who were at risk for nutritional decline or who were admitted in an already nutritionally compromised state.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS

Description :

1. Assessed new admissions in a skilled nursing facility and completed MDS forms.
2. Checked appropriateness of diet orders, monitored any changes in weights and conditions of residents in SNF and communicated with the interdisciplinary team.
3. Participated in inter-disciplinary team care plans for residents in SNF.
4. Conducts diet consults with SNF residents and assisted living and independent residents as well.
5. Monitored tray-line and supervised changes on the menu for therapeutic diets.
6. Completed Quality Management System programs and ensured the QMS matrix for nutrition is done on time such as Gold Checks, tray tests, thickened liquids monitoring, kitchen sanitation, snack program, etc.
7. Ensured implementation of Sodexo programs such as the Hydration Program (Splash), Fortified Food Program (Every Bite Counts), and Weight Monitoring Program (Up to Scale).

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

MS

Description :

1. Managed Clinical Nutrition Department and worked closely with Executive Chef to develop recipes that use organic, locally grown, seasonal ingredients.
2. Generated nutrition education materials for conference presentations, health care providers, and commercials, community education, and cooking demonstrations.
3. Served on several committees and CBORD administrator.
4. Initiated the billing process, which greatly increased revenue generated for Clinical Nutrition services.
5. Streamlined Nutrition Services procedures system-wide to facilitate this process.
6. Wrote departmental, facility-wide, and system-wide policies and procedures.
7. Monitored tray-line and supervised changes on the menu for therapeutic diets.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MS

Description :

1. Measured clinical efficiencies, performance measures and quality assurance programs.
2. Facilitated communication between the Registered Dietitians and Providers, including educational seminars and participating in joint committees.
3. Worked closely with the education division in developing and implementing nutrition education classes and handouts.
4. Participated alongside the clinic dietitian staff in community service venues such as local health fairs.
5. Actively involved in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, evaluating products used in Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition.
6. Member of the Critical Care Committee in a joint effort to maximize health care outcomes and shorten the length of stay in the critical care setting.
7. Worked very closely with the foodservice supervisors.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MS

Description :

1. Provide leadership to clinical team members and food service team members.
2. Coach and train clinical nutrition team members as necessary.
3. Complete all required documents, reports, and logs in a timely, professional, and thorough manner.
4. Oversee the implementation of clinical resources and nutrition-related communications to the clinical nutrition team.
5. Assist the clinical nutrition team members with the clinical responsibilities and daily patient load when staffing requires.
6. Participate in weekly manager meetings and daily food service meetings with the food service team members.
7. Ensure patient satisfaction and quality care through the use of evidence-based research.
8. Enhance and revise the inpatient menu to adequately meet the nutrient needs of the patient population.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MS

Description :

1. Managed dietary clinical technician and supervised approximately 30 dietary staff.
2. Implemented enhanced open dining program and eliminated tray line.
3. Wrote policies and procedures for the open dining program.
4. Completed thorough nutrition assessments in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
5. Provided individualized education for a variety of disease processes including but not limited to diabetes, cardiac, CHF, CKD, bariatric, and wound healing.
6. Designed a hospitality cart for families of passing residents, providing snacks, beverages, spiritual and non-religious reading material, and aromatherapy.
7. Open communication with nursing, activities, social work, physicians and nurse practitioners.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Certification

Description :

1. Manage the completion of nutrition screens, assessments, evaluations, and follow-up of 100-bed long-term care and 48-bed skilled nursing facility.
2. Supervise dietetic technician and delegate tasks as appropriate.
3. Create an individualized nutrition plan of care for patients and caretakers.
4. Document information in electronic medical record.
5. Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary patient care conferences.
6. Ensure that diets are served appropriately and on time.
7. Participate in menu development with consideration given to data received via resident surveys, Resident Council reports Food Committee meetings and meal evaluations.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Functioned as a direct supervisor and mentor to Clinical Dietitians and Room-Service Call Center staff.
2. Trained as CBORD administrator for room service program.
3. Participated as a member of the Nutrition Subcommittee.
4. Worked with hospital administration, established a committee to improve (nursing) in-patient diabetes education.
5. Updated department policies related to clinical nutrition and room service program.
6. Identify key areas that put residents at risk for nutritional deficiencies.
7. Established hydration stations in residential areas.
8. Initiated scheduled hydration and snack carts.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BS