A Consultant Dietitian is a nutrition expert who advises and counsels’ individuals on how to use food to enhance their health and well-being typically in an assisted living facility. While the workplace may vary, the duties carried out by these professionals are common and are seen listed on the Consultant Dietitian Resume as – taking responsibility for finding nutritious recipes and planning menus for the residents; assisting in budget management, monitoring food services operations to ensure safety and sanitation, procuring food as per the health and safety codes; conducting individual assessments, ensuring the client’s meet the nutritional needs and diet restrictions; and providing nutritional counseling.
A successful Consultant Dietitian possesses the following skills – solid understanding of local, state and federal regulations, established knowledge of the latest nutritional research; analytical skills for converting nutritional science into healthy eating habits; and the ability to balance nutritional needs with meal costs. Most of the states want their dietitians to be registered or licensed to work as a consultant. The requirement for licensure includes possessing a degree, supervised practical experience, and passing the relevant examination.
Objective : Registered Dietitian with extensive experience with adult and pediatric populations specializing in Diabetes and Weight Management and works independently with highly energetic and enthusiastic.
Skills : Weight Loss, Management, Diet Chart.
Description :
Provided Dietetic services to skilled, long term care facilities, assisted living facilities, & children's homes.
Provided nutritional assessments of all newly admitted residence.
Performed Quarterly & Annual assessments on all long term care residence.
Conducted monthly kitchen walkthrough of kitchens providing feedback to Certified Dietary Managers &/or Director of Food Service of any areas needing attention.
Counseled residence, family, or primary caregiver in the prescribed nutritional regimen.
Performed tray audits on hall trays monthly checking food/beverage temperature, the taste of food & timeliness of trays being passed to residents.
Observed meal service weekly checking that tray slips, menus, & recipes are being followed by the dietary staff.
Reported dietary information into the MDS system on all residents.
Attended Medicare A meetings, Quality Assurance meetings & weight & wound meetings at various facilities providing nutritional insight and suggestions.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.S Arts
Consultant Dietitian Resume
Summary : Dietitian will work with clients to provide evidence-based nutrition information, dietary guidance, and counseling to improve health.
Skills : Weight Management, Electronic Medical Records, Nutrition Care Plans.
Description :
Provided consultant dietitian services to up to 15 nursing homes per month; member of Improving Quality Team with primary focus on development/moitoring/assessment and improving standards of care in nursing
Led dietary managers in purchasing and serving high quality meals with emphasis on accuracy, resident choice, and cost controls.
Developed system for nutiritional supplements and snacks to review and compare nutritional value, cost, and acceptance.
Analyzed food purchases and monthly meals served to establish systems to improve food quality and purchasing through the use of best practice choices in food and beverage selections.
Analyzed tubefeeding orders, delivery systems, and acceptance with recommendations for change where needed.
Analyzed records of weights, diets, supplements, and wound reports of all residents monthly.
Directed staff in implementing change in service of meals, supplements, change in diet texture, etc.
Provided review and revision of vendor supplied menus to encorporate individual facility needs, portion size accuracy, and resident preferences.
Directed new dietary managers in use of facility forms, policies and procedures, nutrition evaluation, menus, cost records, employee training/orientation, etc.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
B.S Of Science
Consultant Dietitian Resume
Summary : Skilled Clinical Dietitian offering expertise in creating individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy care plans based on nutritional needs, dietary restrictions and health factors.
Skills : Food Service Operations, Menu Development, Long-Term Care Facility.
Description :
Assessed new participants upon admission.
Determined if their prescribed diets are appropriate based on their diagnoses.
Counseled new participants on any health issues that can be managed by "choosing and eating right".
Did re-assessments and quarterly assessments for other participants determining any significant weight changes.
Counseled participants with significant weight changes on weight management; re-enforcing to eat right, choose right and the importance of sticking to their prescribed diets even when away from the center.
Re-enforced the importance of exercising regularly on their over-all health.
Monitored service of food every now and then to make sure that therapeutic diets are followed with correct portioning.
Monitored participants who are on total assist and making sure that anyone who is at risk of aspiration are being fed with the right food consistency and are being monitored closely by staff.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Masters In Nutrition
Consultant Dietitian Resume
Summary : OR Licensed Dietitian with 9+ years experience in the areas of renal, acute, long term care, forensic mental health, as well as nutritional and fitness counseling and education. Detailed, organized, and finds great satisfaction in completing tasks timely. Comfortable as an interdisciplinary healthcare team player, and nutritional educator to both patients and family members and/or caregivers.
Skills : State Surveys, MDS documentation, Patient care.
Description :
Used Vision electronic charting system.
Prepared and taught two clinical in-service training classes for staff.
Responsible for nutrition assessment, care plans, MDS 3.0, prioritizing patient visitation schedules, and personalized patient nutrition education.
Developed curricula and teach nutrition to 3-5-year-olds, monitored meal service, and sanitation procedures, menu planning, and development, liaison between doctors and agency for dietary allergies, provided teacher/staff/parent nutrition education, and handouts.
Responsible for nutrition assessment, care plans, MDS 3.0, prioritizing patient visitation schedules, electronic charting under Point Click Care, and gathering data from hybrid medical records (both paper and digital).
Ensured tray accuracy and delivery, performed calorie calculations for highly specialized diets, supervised kitchen staff, and provided quality control on therapeutic diets.
Supervised strict calorie controls on tray and snack delivery, ensured portion control and accuracy, and labeled patient-specific snacks.
Hired and fired food service staff, conducted union relations, inventoried, and ordered food.
Managed catering for hospital board meetings, performed cleaning inspections and assignments, ordered and organized office/cleaning/paper supplies, conducted staff in-service training, served as a back-up cook for tray line and cafeteria, provided cafeteria management and financial reports.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
M.S Of Science
Consultant Dietitian Resume
Objective : Consultant Dietitian with a solid background in community nutrition with over 5 years working with low-income and multi-ethnic families. Strong skills in establishing relationships with participants/clients, and brings enthusiasm, compassion, and hands-on experience.
Skills : Computer , Detail Oriented, Training.
Description :
Single-handedly revamped the entire high-risk program for local Agency with new protocols and procedures for high-risk referrals.
Provided individual and group high-risk nutritional counseling to low-income families with special emphasis on pregnant mothers, premature infants, and at-risk children under the age of 5.
Offered Client Center Nutrition Education (CCNE) classes geared toward overweight children, pregnant teens, and mothers who are gaining too much during their pregnancies.
Partnered with HEB who graciously provided for donation HEBuddy bucks prizes, such as activity books and sectional plates which have been used to aid in food portion demos.
Conducted monthly Quality Assurance audits for each clinic in the project and reported findings at End of the Month (EOM) meetings as well as provided corrective action training.
Managed our WIC wellness program for the project and lead group exercise activities during EOM meetings.
Educated new mothers on the importance of breastfeeding their infants and attended breastfeeding conferences to stay current on breastfeeding research.
Initiated relationships with outside healthcare providers to mutually benefit participants in receiving well-rounded medical care to assess and monitor nutrition-related blood panels, such as blood sugar and cholesterol.
Mentored dietetic interns during their dietetic rotations.Monitored and participated in high-risk counseling of any and all participants scheduled that day.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
M.S In Nutrition
Consultant Dietitian Resume
Summary : Energetic, caring registered, and licensed dietitian with years of work experience in a wide range of areas of dietetics. Enjoys administering nutrition care to the geriatric population and providing individual and group education to a culturally and ethnically diverse clientele on a wide variety of nutrition-related health topics. Knows the value of effective communication and teamwork.
Skills : Electronic Documentation In Medical Records Through VISION, CPRS, VISTA.
Description :
Provided nutrition care through assessment, implementation, evaluated and monitored nutrition interventions in rehabilitation, comprehensive care, and assisted living units.
Developed and maintained nutrition care plans coordinated with interdisciplinary staff/approach.
Participated in care plan meetings with residents and families.
Documented nutrition information through extensive use of Vision and the MDS 3.0 system inpatient electronic medical records.
Developed, coordinates, and implements facility weight management policy and program.
Reviewed menus for nutrition adequacy and compliance with state regulations.
Developed and maintains a system of internal review contributing to the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) process.
Provided in-services to multi-disciplinary staff as needed. Served as a preceptor for Certified Dietary Manager as needed.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
B.S in Nutrition
Consultant Dietitian Resume
Objective : To obtain position as a Clinical Dietitian in an acute-care, setting utilizing my Master's Degree in Nutrition, Certification as a Nutrition Support Clinician and extensive experience to provide high quality nutritional care to patients.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Diet Orders, Nutritional Support.
Description :
Provided inpatient MNT and counseling to patients with acute psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
Nutritional issues focused on diabetes, weight management, malnutrition, and HIV/AIDS.
Provided nutritional counseling to patients and their family members, with emphasis on weight loss and healthy eating.
Assisted Food Service Director in overseeing hospital kitchen staff and diet office operations.
Implemented menu changes in response to feedback from patient and employee satisfaction surveys.
Revised and implemented quality improvement program resulting in positive feedback during The Joint Commission inspection.
Conducted monthly kitchen inspection for sanitation and infection control compliance.
Provided in-service training to kitchen staff.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.S
Consultant Dietitian Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Consultant Dietitian with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Menu items, Ensure Compliance, Training.
Description :
Served as both the Food Service Director and Clinical Dietitian.
Responsible for all facets of medical nutritional therapy for the sub-acute unit and one long-term care unit.
Direct participant in wound rounds, in-service education, quality assurance audits, and plans of correction, as well as the development of policies and procedures.
Responsible for all aspects of supervision for the dietary staff.
Developed and approved menus, recipes, and production sheets.
Implemented a complete tray tracking system.
Developed and implemented job descriptions and job duty list.
Developed and implemented sanitation schedule. Implemented an enhanced dining program.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
M.S Nutrition
Consultant Dietitian Resume
Objective : Desire to work for a progressive company that offers growth opportunities and recognition. Challenge, change, high standards of performance, value as a team member within a supportive team, opportunities to learn, share personal satisfaction; these are just a few of the things I am looking for in my professional job search.
Skills : Nutrition Care Plans, Diet Plans, Sanitation Inspections.
Description :
Provided Registered Dietitian (RD) services in all major California cities.
Responsible for offering specialized advice to various hospitals, clinics, and care centers in Silicon Valley.
Worked in a variety of settings, helping patients learn the fundamentals of healthful eating.
Conducted a nutritional assessment for residents.
Developed, implemented, and followed up on client care plans to attain health goals.
Provided nutritional education to all medical, nursing, and kitchen staff.
Performed quality audits, food safety training to kitchen staff.
Monitored the accuracy of the tray related to the MNT or diet order according to the diet manual.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Certificate In Renal Nutrition
Consultant Dietitian Resume
Summary : Senior healthcare professional seeking a more challenging environment in which to use my extensive experience and specialized skills. Over two decades of expertise in both clinical and community nutrition, where duties demand close interaction with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers.
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