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0-5 years of experience
Worked with clients towards setting realistic short and long term nutritional goals while utilizing creative methods to ensure clients meet established goals.
- Assisted in achieving our clinic’s goal of 75% of our patients meeting Kidney Disease Outcomes
- Quality Initiative (KDOQI) guidelines for serum phosphorus
- Adhered to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and kept current with accurate records and documentations
- Successful in improving patient compliance by utilizing creative and interactive learning experiences
- Supervised and monitored patient weights daily while ensuring each patient met or were dialyze at or as close to their established dry weight
0-5 years of experience
Assess and educate patients on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis regarding diet and kidney disease. Provide ongoing nutrition counseling to achieve optimal outcomes
- Participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement meetings with other disciplines including MD’s, Social workers, RN’s, NP’s. Report nutrition QAI data.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on management of bone and mineral metabolism, nutritional status, fluid and sodium control
- Presented information on nutrition care and the renal patient to new hire employees
- Improved goal albumin levels by 8.1% in 2 months placing the facility in the top 90th percentile nationwide and leading the area
0-5 years of experience
Independently worked as the primary renal dietitian for the outpatient hemodialysis unit and peritoneal dialysis patients.
- Provided nutritional counseling and education to patients with ESRD.
- Prepared and presented Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement reports monthly.
- Collaborated and effectively communicated with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and satisfaction with quality care.
- Served as a mentor for dietetic intern and high school students participating in the New Vision Medical Careers Program.
6-10 years of experience
Monthly contributor to Georgia State Representative program for speaking engagements, board activities and service to community groups and organizations
- Diabetes Educator in case management based ADJUST Diabetes and CHF Programs. Provided nutrition, Monitoring, Insulin and medication, foot care and AADE Self care skills education. to outpatient clientele and newly diagnosed in-patients.
- Provided Nutrition Services to Dialysis Clinic after diabetes program closed. Developed and implemented system for monitoring and trending lab values at hospital based dialysis unit which was independent and not automated on line with laboratory services, Monitored and adjusted doses of Hecterol (Vitamin D analog) and phosphorus binders for Ambulatory Dialysis patients census of 97 to 100 patients. Developed incentives for health improvement educational games and increased Quality management scores for attaining target phosphorus and albumin levels by 30 to 40 percent from 2004 to 2005.
- Served as Diabetes Consultant to Food Services Clinical Manager, by Pat Krause for coordination of nutritional care system-wide and developed patient education materials for Congestive heart failure Diabetes out-pt. programs and transferred to Clinical Nutrition Department after close of diabetes program and Dialysis clinic closure
- Worked closely with physicians and residents in Clinical nutrition department 2005- 2009, writing nutrition orders per MD consult and discussing cases with physicians, pharmacists case managers and nursing.
- Served as a diabetes management resource for resident physicians, frequently consulted for recommendations for diabetes care.
- Responsible for Telemetry floor (concentration of diabetic, dialysis and cardiac patients), the wound care center, women’s health center (gestational diabetics) and weekly rotations to cover Critical care, oncology, and LTAC units.
6-10 years of experience
- Educated hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients as well as their families on the renal diet, fluid restrictions and renal replacement modalities.
- Applied motivational interviewing techniques to assist patients identify obstacles to medication and renal diet adherence.
- Participated in multidisciplinary healthcare team meetings and prepared improvement plans to maximize patient outcomes.
- Collected, analyzed, developed, and implemented nutrition-related solutions for Continuous Quality Improvement team.
- Actively participated in osteodystrophy management, including provision of recommendations for vitamin D, binder and calcimimetic therapies.
- Provided small group education to individuals with chronic kidney disease Stages 1-4.
0-5 years of experience
- Evaluated, documented, and monitored the nutritional status of 80-100 renal patients.
- Developed, implemented, and adjusted patient-specific nutrition interventions and diets.
- Instructed and counseled renal patients and caretakers on all aspects of therapeutic diets.
- Led interdisciplinary team task group in order to ensure positive patient and clinic performance outcomes (Davita Quality Index).
- Coordinated with Pharmaceutical Representatives and Social worker in order to ensure patients received nutritional supplements and medications regardless of financial circumstances or health insurance barriers.
- Conducted monthly employee wellness workshops in order to promote healthy lifestyles and sound nutrition practices.
0-5 years of experience
Provided nutrition assessments and education for patients with end stage renal disease including medical nutrition therapy for hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
- Recommend dose adjustments for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent and Vitamin D Analog Therapy for each patient.
- Analyzed patient’s laboratory results to recommend changes to their treatment prescription to meet K-DOQI outcomes.
- Participated in monthly care plan rounds with the physician.
- Created and managed Continuous Quality Improvement projects in the clinic.
- Provide Chronic Kidney Disease education to the community.
0-5 years of experience
Assessed/monitored nutritional status on peritoneal dialysis patients and completed all required company and CMS charting
- Provided appropriate dietary education to patients, family members and staff as needed
- Functioned as Bone Metabolism Specialist; monitored and recommended Vitamin D dosing changes based on lab trends
- Participated in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and other interdisciplinary renal team activities as required
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for overseeing and initiating supplements, mineral bone specific pharmaceuticals and other nutrition related pharmaceuticals for 138+ patients
- Exceeded Albumin lab targets (Albumin >3.5 >/= 92%) for 7 out of 8 months (100% of target met)
- Referred for management advancement program within 2 months of employment
- Liaison for physicians, nurses, pharmaceutical and medical device reps (hospitals/facilities throughout south east South Carolina)
0-5 years of experience
- Completed comprehensive nutrition assessments which including short term care plan and long-term program within one month of admission.
- Managed the bone metabolism and anemia protocols.
- Reviewed monthly lab work on an individual basis and intervened as appropriate in collaboration with the patient’s physician.
0-5 years of experience
- Educated patients on renal diet, fluid, and medication guidelines; completed nutrition assessments monthly; provided in-services.
- Functioned as Mineral and Bone Disorder Specialist.
- Regional Point Dietitian (Westside Region 1) as of September 2012.
10+ years of experience
- Completed comprehensive assessments on patients who receive dialysis
- Created Nutrition Plans of Care
- Educated Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Dialysis patients on Renal Diet
- Created educational posters and handouts for patients and staff
- Active Member of NEOCRN (Officer 2001, 2002, 2004-2006)
- Participated on corporate teams such as Kt/v and patient education
0-5 years of experience
- Assessed approximately 150 patients knowledge of diet and kidney disease to offer patient specific information about nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status and nutrition related lab parameters
- Completed progress and comprehensive nutrition notes on all chronic dialysis patients according to policy and maintained complete and accurate documentation of all information in medical record according to policy
- Made monthly competitions and projects to motivate patients to meet nutrition related goals
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team on recommendations for mineral metabolism and renal bone disease, anemia and iron status, nutritional status, psychosocial status, rehabilitation status and sodium/volume control.
0-5 years of experience
Renal dietitian for 3rd, 4th and Nocturnal hemodialysis patients.
- Certified Kidney Smart Educator and coordinates Kidney Smart class.
- Completes nutritional assessment, consults with multidisciplinary team, and develops individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy for each patient.
- Provides nutrition education and counseling based on individualized patient needs and reviews monthly lab results with patients and caregivers.
- Serves as Mineral and Bone Disorder Specialist and participates in anemia management.
10+ years of experience
Assess all patients in center with end stage renal disease including co- morbid conditions
- Review laboratory values monthly providing dietary education as needed
- Provide personal meal plans, and weight loss management to all patients
- Review laboratory results for bone health monthly, and adjust vitamin D medication per protocol, also assessing binder and dietary needs
- Serve as liaison between medical staff and dialysis patients ensuring quality nutritional care is given to all patients
- Cover two dialysis clinics both in-center as well as out-patient clinics
0-5 years of experience
Provide nutritional care for pre-dialysis, in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, pre and post transplant patients.
- Provide nutritional care for all in-patient renal patients.
- Provide nutritional care for other general medicine, oncology, and cystic fibrosis in-patients as needed.
- Anemia, renal osteodystrophy, and kinetics management for hemodialysis (EPO, Iron dextran, Calcijex, Rocaltrol, and phosphate binder dosing recommendations).
- Organized and coordinate monthly care plan meeting with staff.
- Provide renal nutrition education to medical staff and nutrition interns.
- Renal preceptor for nutrition interns.
0-5 years of experience
Evaluate monthly lab results and provide detailed nutrition education to patients and family members based upon their specific
conditions.
- Analyze the effectiveness of nutritional interventions and make recommendations based upon patient progress.
- Complete monthly nutritional assessments and annual care plans within standard guidelines.
- Effectively communicate with the Interdisciplinary Care Team including physicians, nursing staff and social workers to meet patient
- Actively participant in monthly patient centered meetings and bi-monthly quality improvement meetings.
- Develop and participate in “lobby day” events to further broaden patients understanding of the renal diet.
0-5 years of experience
Provide ongoing care for all nutrition aspects of pre ESRD, ESRD, PD and transplant patients.
- Responsible for comprehensive nutrition assessment including short term care plan and long-term
- Recommend appropriate feeding methods/formula or meal patterns. (i.e. IDPN, supplements).
- Develop and obtain patient nutrition educations materials.
- Counsel patient, family, significant other or caregiver on prescribed diet and monitor adherence and response to therapy.
- Review monthly lab work on an individual basis and intervene as appropriate in collaboration with patient’s physician.
- Perform research.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided nutritional intervention for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.
- Developed customized medical nutrition therapies and meal plans.
- Provided nutrition education and counseling to patients and caregivers.
- Provided diet plans and recommended medications as a bone metabolism specialist.
- Outpatient centers included Flamingo Park Kidney Center, Hialeah; Venture Dialysis Center, North Miami Beach; Embassy Lakes Artificial Kidney Center, Cooper City; & Pompano Beach Artificial Kidney Center, Pompano Beach.
0-5 years of experience
- Assessed the nutritional status of patients with end-stage renal disease on Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Staff Assist and Self Care Dialysis.
- Provided nutrition education and counseling
- Monitored patients’ nutritional status, laboratory values, dialysis kinetics, and response to diet and Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Worked with a team of clinicians in developing and monitoring short and long-term treatment goals for each patient
- Evaluated patient outcomes and made recommendations and modifications
- Provided individualized diet plans and counseling to pre-dialysis patients
10+ years of experience
Serve a predominately African-American patient population of 130 with chronic kidney disease beginning with nutrition assessment, diet counseling and on-going care. Work cooperatively with physicians, nurses and social worker. Manage osteodystrophy medications and vitamin D therapy.
- Achieve highest bone-related laboratory outcomes since coming onboard
- Volunteer for special projects
- Accept special appointments as a member of the core team
0-5 years of experience
Provide nutritional care for pre-dialysis, in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, pre and post transplant patients.
- Provide nutritional care for all in-patient renal patients.
- Provide nutritional care for other general medicine, oncology, and cystic fibrosis in-patients as needed.
- Anemia, renal osteodystrophy, and kinetics management for hemodialysis (EPO, Iron dextran, Calcijex, Rocaltrol, and phosphate binder dosing recommendations).
- Organized and coordinate monthly care plan meeting with staff.
- Provide renal nutrition education to medical staff and nutrition interns.
- Renal preceptor for nutrition interns.
0-5 years of experience
Provide nutritional care for pre-dialysis, in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, pre and post transplant patients.
- Provide nutritional care for all in-patient renal patients.
- Provide nutritional care for other general medicine, oncology, and cystic fibrosis in-patients as needed.
- Anemia, renal osteodystrophy, and kinetics management for hemodialysis (EPO, Iron dextran, Calcijex, Rocaltrol, and phosphate binder dosing recommendations).
- Organized and coordinate monthly care plan meeting with staff.
- Provide renal nutrition education to medical staff and nutrition interns.
- Renal preceptor for nutrition interns.
0-5 years of experience
- Assess the nutritional status of patients on at least a monthly basis and provide nutritional recommendations to patients and/or family members/caregivers.
- Communicate nutritional needs of patients with Interdisciplinary team including physicians, nursing, social work, management, and patient care technicians to provide continuity of care and improve success of patients’ meeting health goals.
- Provide nutrition education to newly diagnosed ESRD patients and counsel using Motivational Interviewing techniques.
- Lead teams in Bone Mineral Metabolism and Fluidwise, a program to improve health of patients by improving overall fluid status.
- Principal Investigator in Amgen sponsored study on secondary hyperparathyroidism and quality of life. IRB and Good Clinical Practices training completed in order to ensure ethical study practices are maintained.
- Trained in Motivational Interviewing and guiding patients toward achieving their own health related goals in addition to motivating adherence to evidence-based clinic goals and outcomes that affect their health and quality of life.
0-5 years of experience
Assess patients’ knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provide education regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the impact on the treatment process
- Complete nutritional assessments and participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development of a written, individualized comprehensive plan of care
- Calculates diet prescriptions according to KDOQI guidelines
- Complete monthly progress notes on an average of 120 patients
- Provide monthly review of nutrition-related lab values and intradialytic weight gains with each patient, family and/or caregiver
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on management and recommendations for mineral metabolism and renal bone disease, nutritional status, and sodium/volume control
- Adhere to company’s vitamin D algorithm as acting bone mineral metabolism manager
- Report on nutrition QAI results and participates in the interdisciplinary QAI program, recommending treatment changes as appropriate
- Communicate with physician and nurse regarding lab results as appropriate
- Develop action plans to improve nutrition-related lab values
0-5 years of experience
Full time Dietitian for in-center hemodialysis clinic. Responsible for patient nutrition assessments, patient/family/caregiver education regarding nutritional status and specific diet needs, as well as involvement with IDT to develop individualized comprehensive plan of care specific to patient needs.
- Continuously collaborate with IDT to make recommendations for management of mineral metabolism and renal bone disease, anemia and iron status, nutritional status, and sodium/volume control.
- Provide consult and diet education for Kaiser CKD patients through company nutrition consult contract.
- Manage enrollment into pharmacy services for all eligible patients.
0-5 years of experience
Monitor monthly labwork for patients receiving hemodialysis – review for electrolyte, fluid, protein, glucose status and counsel pt on renal diets appropriately
- Attend monthly QAI/lab review meetings with interdisciplinary team, provide plans of care and action plans for all patients not meeting goals. Contact nursing home/healthcare providers prn during month to coordinate plans of care.
- Plan monthly educational/motivational activities to help patients understand and adhere to dietary regimen
- Assist with patients’ pharmacy needs, renewal of medications and medication recommendations prn
0-5 years of experience
Assesses nutritional needs of the patients.
- Develops and implements plan of care based on assessments of nutritional needs and available sources, and correlates plan with other healthcare professional.
- Monitor and reviews labs on a continuous basis.
- Instructs patients about meal plan and dietary changes, and establishes goals and objectives to help meet the plan.
- Documents nutritional care plans and evaluates nutritional care and provides follow-up continuity of care.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for assessing and creating plan of care documents for all dialysis patients
- Responsible for counseling and educating patients on renal diets, diabetic diets, fluid restrictions and binder education as appropriate
- Mineral Bone Density Manager: Responsible for monitoring MBD labs and adjusting IV Vitamin D per protocol and making binder medication recommendations to nephrologists
- DaVita Rx Manager: Responsible for enrolling in and maintaining patients in DaVita Pharmacy Services
- Participate in monthly FHR, patient care plan meetings and Dietitian Connection Meetings
- Provide effective communication to staff, physicians, nursing homes in regard to recommendations
- Responsible for monitoring MBD and nutrition labs and providing specific education and recommendations for any outliers
- Responsible for documentation in patient’s electronic medical record by utilizing multiple integrated computer systems
6-10 years of experience
Assess the nutritional status of ESRD patients on all treatment modalities
- Educate patients and caregivers on the renal diet and monitor adherence and response to therapy
- Manage patient’s mineral and bone disease using medical nutrition therapy and protocol dose adjustment of phosphate binders and active vitamin D
- Utilize EMR software such as Falcon Dialysis, FHR and Clinical Insights to document and track patient outcomes
- Participate in continuous quality improvement programs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Develop and implement employee training on nutrition related topics
6-10 years of experience
- Serve as Divisional Lead Dietitian supporting team of 42 Dietitians in Florida.
- Assist in hiring and coordination of training for new hire Dietitians.
- Lead monthly calls and coordinate and chair bi-annual meetings for Dietitians.
- Serve as mineral and bone disorder manager reviewing patient lab data and advising
- Supervise and promote the growth of Kidney Smart a community based program for CKD
- Create and organize events for patient education such as speaker hosted lunch and learns.
6-10 years of experience
- Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans for pre- and post-renal transplant patients.
- Perform secondary coverage for the Pediatric Dialysis Center. Responsibilities include providing ongoing diet education, monthly assessments and participation in multidisciplinary evaluations.
- Assisted in developing and currently participating in a multi-disciplinary weight loss clinic targeting patients who are active on the transplant list with a hold status for obesity.
0-5 years of experience
- Interview patients, family members, or assisted living facility staff to obtain nutritional history and current habits to establish a baseline. Then performs nutritional assessment to determine appropriate nutritional treatment plan.
- Provide diet education to patients and/or family members regarding the renal diet, including: foods to avoid, foods to limit, portion sizes, recommended consumption levels, and fluid restrictions. Also provide information about supplements.
- Print and record lab values, making note of values that are outside the acceptable ranges. Documents and provides the patient/family with a copy, gives formal recommendation on next steps.
- Manage patients’ vitamin D medications each month via the protocol set by the head nephrologist.
- See patients in the Nephrology Clinic to provide diet education for CKD Stages 3 – 5.
- Attend CIPA meetings monthly with doctors to discuss patient care plans and provide nutritional feedback.
- Participate in monthly Quality Analysis meetings to ensure that Scott and White meets all state and local requirements and goals for patient care.
0-5 years of experience
In consultation with the attending physician, responsible for assessing the nutritional and dietetic needs of each patient
- Recommend therapeutic diets and counsel patients, family and caregivers on prescribed diets
- Review and rewrite policies and procedures relevant to the dietitian position
- Create educational materials such as bulletin boards, brochures, handouts, etc.
- Assess patient knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provide education appropriate to patient’s learning needs
- Review nutrition related lab results and provide outcome-oriented nutrition counseling
- Complete progress notes on all patients including accurate documentation of all required
- Work closely with interdisciplinary team to manage mineral metabolism and renal bone disease,
- Develop recipes/menus to suit a variety of medical diagnoses
0-5 years of experience
Provided nutrition assessments and counseling to patients on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Review monthly lab results with each patient and/or caregiver
- Monitor adherence to diet and nutrition related medications
- Participate in monthly patient care conferences and CQI teams
10+ years of experience
Member of Interdisciplinary Team responsible for hemodialysis patients plan of care.
- Responsibilities include, but not limited to, nutrition assessment, developing and implementing of nutritional management plan for patients on hemodialysis, including caregivers.
- Quarterly and Annual reviews of nutritional management plan.
- Monthly review of labs and nutritient intake.
- Education and counseling for renal compliance.
- Bone Management, Adequacy and malnutrition monitoring; including Diabetes and Lipids.
- Communicate with Nephrologist, providing necessary recommendations.
- Educate staff on the Renal diet to help improve patient compliance.
- Preceptor for students and new dietitians
0-5 years of experience
Monitor patient’s labs weekly.
- Educate patients about their labs.
- Counsel patients on Renal Diet.
- Reinforce compliance to medical therapy to dialysis patients.
- Manage and counsel patients on bone disease.
- Communicate the importance of following certain diet restrictions.
0-5 years of experience
Assess nutritional status for patients with end stage renal disease
- Educate patient, family members and skilled nursing facility staff regarding diet and labs
- Counsel patients on a monthly basis regarding lab values
- Participate in quality control measures and develop goals for improvement
- Communicate with core team members of the interdisciplinary staff
- Create motivational games for patients to aid in reaching clinical goals
- Create handouts for patients and family members
- Participating in the EPIC program to enhance nutrition counseling skills
0-5 years of experience
- Assses patient’s knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provides education appropriate to patient’s learning needs.
- Provides detailed education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and lab results.
- Corley responsible in providing over 135 patients with nutrition education including renal diet and other co-morbidities.
0-5 years of experience
- Provide medical nutrition therapy for Hemodialysis & Peritoneal dialysis patients.
- Help patients understand the connection between their lab values and their diet.
- Monitor patient’s nutritional status, laboratory values, adherence to diet and response to nutrition related medications and therapy.
- Bone Metabolism Specialist- Make Zemplar, Hectorol, Phosphate Binder & Sensipar dosing/titration recommendations.
- Audit team participant to ensure clinics are in compliance with CMS guidelines.
- Supervise & guide Dietetic Interns
10+ years of experience
Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments
- Develop individual patient care plans using the Nutrition Care Process
- Counsel patients on diet restrictions and nutrition requirements
- Assess laboratory data with accuracy
- Identify strategies to achieve patient goals
- Develop unique education programs and materials
- Create templates for RD documentation in EPIC
- Preceptor for RDs new to renal dietetics
0-5 years of experience
- Specializing in dialysis nutrition support
- Utilizing DUCK (DaVita’s Online Clinical Information System) and Snappy (Patient Reporting Software system) for patient care plans and performing initial and reassessment reports
- Attending “Dietitian Connection” meetings for networking and continuing education for progression in work ethic.
- Coordinating with Chief Dietitian at Queens Dialysis facility in providing optimal patient care
- Utilizing MS Word and Excel for patient census and nutritional education
- Patient interaction and provision of nutritional education and printed material provided; building rapport with patient clientele
0-5 years of experience
- Conduct nutritional assessments on all patients based on medical status
- Motivate and educate patients and care givers to achieve and maintain optimal lab values
- Function as a bone metabolism specialist
- Collaborate with a variety of medical professionals for the care of the patient
- Document appropriately in online medical record
- Review monthly lab report with patient and or caregiver
- Attend and participate in weekly multidisciplinary care meetings
0-5 years of experience
- Manage the medical nutrition therapy of patients in three clinics.
- Assesses patient’s knowledge of diet and kidney disease, provides education appropriate to patient’s learning needs regarding the relationship of diet and disease and the impact on the treatment process.
- Provides patient specific detailed education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on management and recommendations for mineral metabolism and renal bone disease, anemia and iron status, nutritional status, psychosocial status, vascular access, modality, rehabilitation status and sodium/volume control.
- Adheres to DaVita algorithm and medical record policies.
- Reports on nutrition Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) results to the interdisciplinary team.
- Completes progress notes on all chronic dialysis patients according to established DaVita guidelines. Maintains complete and accurate documentation of all appropriate information in medical record according to established DaVita policies and Federal and state regulations.
- Provides patient ongoing nutrition assessment and outcome-oriented nutrition counseling necessary to assist patient in achieving and sustaining an effective nutritional status.
0-5 years of experience
- Provide initial and ongoing education for HD, PD and HHD patients.
- Assist in managing patients’ with multiple comorbidities including diabetes, gastroparesis, and wound management.
- Provide coverage for 3 clinics within the region.
0-5 years of experience
Provide renal diet education.
- Manage bone mineral metabolism.
- Perform initial and annual assessments.
- Assessment and Plan of Care coordinator.
- Monthly charting and lab value review with patients.
0-5 years of experience
- Educate the patient on his/her lab values and current condition
- Educate and provide dietary guidance on how much to eat to improve lab results and patient health
- Review food and fluid intake and make recommendations
- Review vitamin supplements and medications such as vitamin D and phosphorus binders
- Consult with the doctor regarding adjustments that may be needed
- Provide advice on protein supplements
- Analyze trends over time to determine how the patient is responding
- Motivate patients to follow the prescribed eating plan
0-5 years of experience
- Conduct nutrition assessments on end stage renal disease patients: In center and Home program.
- Determine nutritional requirements based on laboratory results.
- Provide client counseling about renal diet through individual or group sessions.
6-10 years of experience
- Nutritional assessment, counseling and follow up to patients with chronic disease like kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and obesity with the goal of slowing disease progression
- Monitoring renal disease complications such anemia, altered bone metabolism and elevated electrolytes in blood
- Use comprehensive analytical skill to develop adequate patients medical nutrition therapy and provide counseling based on patients nutrient requirements and considering knowledge, abilities and socio-economic level
- Use computer software Aprima to access patients’ electronic medical record and document nutritional assessment
- Influence in lifestyle change on patients and care givers
- Collaborate with clinical staff in order to develop patients care plan, support and educate patients and caregivers
- Active in community education in promotional booths and professional presentations
- Lectures to different type of audiences and develop educational material
- Collaborated on development and implementation a nutritional educational program for patients and relatives
0-5 years of experience
- Assess nutritional status to determine appropriate nutrition intervention and recommendations
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan
- Review medical and diet history and consult with the patient and multidisciplinary team
- Develop individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy including meal plan(s) for each patient
- Provide nutrition education and counseling based on individualized patient needs including nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, medical, economic and social situation
- Monitor nutritional status, laboratory values, dialysis adequacy, adherence to diet and response to nutrition related medications and therapy to determine appropriate nutrition intervention and recommendations
- Revise and update nutritional recommendations and nutritional care plan as needed
- Review monthly lab results with each patient and/or caregiver and provide patient with a printed patient nutrition report
- Function as Mineral and Bone Disorder Specialist
- Participate in rounds, patient care conferences, continuous quality improvement (CQI) teams, facility team meetings and in-services