Self- Employed as a Registered Dietitian ConsultantRD
May. 2001 - Apr. 2022United States, DothanConsultant Dietitian in Long Term Care Facilities
•. Conducted nutritional assessments for new admissions and routinely reassessed residents’ nutritional status.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitored and documented residents’ nutritional intake, weight changes, lab results, and other clinical indicators.
• Provided nutritional counseling to residents, families, and staff when consulted.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including those from CMS and the Department of Health.
• Participated in care plan meetings and quality assurance activities.
• Director of Dining Services- managed all food service staff to ensure menus met the nutritional needs of residents and accommodated dietary restrictions.
• Educated dietary and healthcare staff on nutrition-related topics, including specialized diets (e.g., diabetic, renal, dysphagia).
• ServSafe Instructor- Taught infection control, sanitation, and food safety protocols within the dietary department & all household homemakers.