advanced practice dietitian oncology 0630 12 7 resume example with 19+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Exceptional Advanced Practice Level Dietitian with 20 years of experience educating patients, problem-solving nutritional issues, and overseeing specialized nutrition programs and outcomes. Highly skilled at collaborating with practitioners to optimize patient care at both clinical and administrative levels. Proven to help improve organizations by providing clinical training and education, opportunities for community outreach, and clinical data collection and analysis. Exemplary example of staff leadership.
Skills
Strategic Planning and Alignment
Verbal and Written Communication
Complex Problem Solving
Training and Onboarding
Decision Making
Presentation Development
Detail-Oriented
Cross-departmental Alignment
Experience
10/2018 to CurrentAdvanced Practice Dietitian, Oncology 0630-12/7Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center | City, STATE,
Independently responsible for program management, overseeing complex and/or high risk patients requiring advanced nutrition care, coordinating education programs, and serving as an education resource for facility staff and the Oncology interdisciplinary Team.
Supports and manages the oncology nutrition program for VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System.
Coordinates nutrition activities with other services and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide adequate inpatient and outpatient care to support, restore, and maintain optimal nutrition.
Applies principles of program management to develop clinical and administrative goals and objectives for specialized oncology nutrition across the continuum of care.
Coordinates education programs for facility staff and serves as an education resource.
Leads, administers, and monitors oncology nutrition program activities; evaluates program outcomes; sets and defines priorities; and implements effective solutions in processes and systems.
Provides relief coverage for Chief Dietitian, Clinical Section completing duties related to staffing, leave and payroll, and clinical nutrition care management.
Primary relief coverage for the Nutrition Support Team Director. Responsible for managing patients receiving nutrition support, communication with the Nutrition Support Team.
Precepts Dietetic Interns during their Oncology rotation experience. Responsible for writing aspects of Oncology curriculum as well as providing written evaluation for each intern.
01/2018 to CurrentCommunity Outreach Coordinator, Cancer CommitteeLouis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center | City, STATE,
Plan and manages different community meetings, public forums and outreach events including the Cancer Awareness Fair, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Fair, and cancer prevention educational events.
Report outcomes of cancer screening initiatives and cancer awareness activities in compliance with the Commission on Cancer Standards 8.2 "Cancer Prevention Event" and 8.3 "Cancer Screening Event" to the Cancer Committee annually.
Maintain a professional partnership with MOVE! program leadership in reporting cancer prevention activities as they relate to decreasing overweight and obesity in the Veteran population.
02/2006 to CurrentDysphagia Subject Matter Expert (SME)Department Of Veteran Affairs-Veterans Health Administration | City, STATE,
Leads a national multidisciplinary workgroup to ensure compliance with VHA Directive 1171 Swallowing (Oropharyngeal Dysphagia) and Feeding Disorders
Organizes workgroup meetings and communications.
Authored responsibilities for Nutrition and Food Services for original VHA Directive 2006-032 The Management of Patients with Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, in response to findings published by the Office of Inspector General. Responsible for authoring subsequent edits and updates under responsibilities for Nutrition and Food Services
Responsible for editing all national patient education materials related to dysphagia care for Veterans.
Acts as SME for the VHA wide implementation of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI).
Completed two national surveys reporting outcomes on compliance with Directive mandates to the Nutrition Field Advisory Board (NFAB)
Presents on national education calls as well as monthly NFS small group educational sessions providing training and support for IDDSI implementation VHA wide.
10/2007 to 11/2017Oncology Dietitian GS 0630-11Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center | City, STATE,
Completed nutritional assessments for both inpatients and outpatients in the areas of Hematology/Oncology and Radiation therapy using anthropometric measurements, biochemical findings, history of dietary intake and drug-nutrient interactions.
Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for Veterans with increased metabolism and unique nutrition needs related to treatment side effects.
Provided Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) following the Academy of Dietetics MNT protocols for oncology nutrition care.
Attend tumor boards weekly to participate in multidisciplinary review and treatment planning for oncology patients.
Required member of the medical center Cancer Committee. Met attendance requirements.
Obtained Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition from the Commission on Dietetic Registration first in 9/2008. Successfully passed the certification exam an additional two times with current certification through 9/2023.
04/2003 to 10/2007Clinical Dietitian, GS 0630-11Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center | City, STATE,
Completed nutritional assessments for inpatients in the areas of General Medicine, Cardiology, and Acute Psychiatry.
Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
Educated Veterans, families and medical practitioners on various aspects of nutrition.
Provided Medical Nutrition Therapy to Veterans with a wide variety of chronic diseases and acute medical conditions.
Participated as a member of interdisciplinary health care teams including the inpatient dysphagia team and wound care teams.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2013 to to Certificate of Completion | Organizational LeadershipCleveland Federal Community Leadership Institute , Cleveland, OH, GPA:
Expected in 01/2003 to to Master of Science | NutritionCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OHGPA:
Expected in 05/2001 to to Bachelor of Science | DieteticsBowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OHGPA:
Certifications
11/2002- Present: Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Registration # 898667
02/2003- Present: Licensed by The State of Ohio. State License #5340
09/2008-09/2023: Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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