text: Clinical Dietitian Resume Example PRISMA HEALTH (Formerly PALMETTO HEALTH) - Columbia, South Carolina
  Highly experienced and enthusiastic Licensed, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with current emphasis in outpatient heart healthy nutrition education for patients and their families. Adept at developing and delivering personalized plans that address the needs of patients with a history of diabetes and other specific dietary concerns based on the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care.
  Proficient in nutrition assessment and patient education.
  Gifted in patient education program and materials development
  Creative and highly organized.
  Experienced in public speaking and program marketing efforts.
  Works well in teams and individually.
  Extensive experience with relationship development.
  Highly proficient in MS Office and management software.
  Team building and business-focused.
  Excellent customer/patient service skills.
  Focus on process improvement and problem resolution.
  Experienced nutrition educator and class facilitator.
  PRISMA HEALTH (formerly PALMETTO HEALTH)Columbia, SCClinical Dietitian01/2007 to Current
  Largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, consisting of the Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health.
  PRISMA HEALTHColumbia, SCClinical Dietitian - Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab01/2009 to Current
  Develop and execute the nutritional education for the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.
  Evaluate each patient's nutritional status and develop and implement nutrition care plans.
  Provide individual and group nutrition education to patients and their families.
  Communicate nutritional data and information to other healthcare professionals.
  Assess the outcomes of patient goals.
  Collaborate with Marketing and public Relations as necessary for implementation of various community outreach opportunities such as local television segments, health fairs, cooking demonstrations, speaking engagements, social media articles, newspaper articles, etc.
  Awarded Ancillary Employee of the Year (2013), Employee of the Month (Feb, 2011), Employee of the Quarter (First quarter of 2009-2010).
  Improved patient satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  Collaborated with others to discuss new patient care opportunities.
  PRISMA HEALTHColumbia, SCDietitian - General Medical, Orthopedics, Heart 05/2007 to 12/2009
  Evaluated the patient's nutritional status.
  Provided nutrition care and education to patients.
  Developed and implemented nutritional care plans.
  Communicated nutritional data and information to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
  Conducted group nutrition education classes for Palmetto Health Behavioral Care (Richland Springs); a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse treatment.
  South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC): Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Formerly known as the Food Stamp Program.
  SCDHECColumbia , SCProgram Assistant05/2006 to 05/2007
  Worked within the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) as a program assistant in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Formerly known as the Food Stamp Program).
  Served as an instructor for the Child and Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) Building Healthy Habits and Menu Planning courses.
  Co-stage managed various live productions of the Taking Charge in Meadowland play (SCDHEC: Office of Nutrition); a play designed to promote healthy eating habits in children.
  Conducted and assisted with trainings for the "Color Me Healthy" curriculum; an education curriculum that teaches children lessons about nutrition and physical activity through lively classroom interaction; developed by the North Carolina Division of Public Health and North Carolina Cooperative Extension, and adopted by South Carolina's Division of Obesity Prevention and Control.
  SCDHEC DIETETIC INTERNSHIP , Columbia, SC
  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Dietetic Internship, Columbia, SC
  SCDHEC - Supervised practice in community nutrition
  Providence Hospitals - Supervised practice in foodservice systems
  Lexington Medical Center (414 bed medical complex), DaVita Dialysis (delivers dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease), Berkeley Heart Lab (Offers personalized therapy with advanced cardiovascular risk markers and the 4myheart Program for disease management) (Now Quest Diagnostics, which offers access to diagnostic information services through its network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its medical and scientific staff.) - Supervised practice in clinical nutrition
  BACHELOR OF SCIENCE:Food and NutritionFlorida State University, Tallahassee, FL
  BACHELOR OF ARTS:TheatreFlorida State University, Tallahassee, FL
  Reputation for creativity, media experience, and public speaking skills for the purposes of community outreach as requested by local businesses and organizations.
  Awarded Ancillary Employee of the Year (2013), Employee of the Month (Feb, 2011), Employee of the Quarter (First quarter of 2009-2010)
  Facilitated Nutrition Segments on WLTX News 19, Columbia, SC
  REGISTERED DIETITIAN - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  LICENSED DIETITIAN - The state of South Carolina
  Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (Formerly known as the National Certification Board for Diabetes Education)
  ServSafe Certification - National Restaurant Association (Mar 9, 2018- Mar 8, 2023)
  Columbia-Midlands Dietetic Association (Education Chair: Aug, 2009-May, 2011; Public Relations Chair: Aug 2011-May 2012)
  WLTX News 19, Columbia, SC
  Fourth of July Food Safety (July 4, 2017)
  A Healthy Splash of Summer Flavor (May 3, 2017)
  Meal Prepping tips and tricks (January 23, 2017)
  Food Safety: Staying Out of the ER During the Holidays (November 23, 2016)
  Common Myths About Sugar (July 8, 2016)
  Tips and Tricks for a Healthy Memorial Day BBQ/Healthy Memorial Day BBQ Options (May 26, 2016)
  Keeping That Weight Loss Resolution By Eating Smart (January 7, 2016)
  Thinning Out Thanksgiving: Healthier Alternative to the Feast (November 25, 2015)
  Grocery Shopping Tips for Expecting Moms (August 10, 2015)
  Healthy Lunch Options for Kids (July 31, 2015)
  National Fresh Spinach Day (July 16, 2015)
  Healthy Breakfast Choices for your Heart (February 12, 2015)
  Healthy Snack Alternatives this Halloween (Oct 22, 2014)
  Healthy School Lunch and Snack Options ( Aug 18, 2014; Aug 16, 2013)
  Healthy Breakfast and Lunch Options (May 22, 2013)
  Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs/Good Fats vs. Bad Fats (May 6, 2013)
  Healthy Tailgating Recipes (Nov 2, 2012)
  WIS News 10, Columbia, SC
  Whatto Eat During the Heat (June 16 2010; July 21, 2011)
  Citywide Wellness Challenge Kick-off (June 5, 2009); a 12-week program designed to promote health and lifestyle changes among its participants