Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator, Clinical Dietitian Resume Example Norton Sound Health Corporation Hospital

DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR, CLINICAL DIETITIAN

Professional Background

Kendal is a clinical Dietitian and the Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator at Norton Sound Health Corporation. As a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado in Nutrition and Dietetics, she then completed the Montana State University Dietetic Internship. Kendal began her career at Norton Sound Health Corporation as a clinical Dietitian and was quickly promoted to the Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator in addition to her clinical duties. She has served as a preceptor to University of Alaska Dietetic interns as well as Montana State University, developing the Montana State University intern exchange with NSHC. She authored and implemented policies and procedures regarding nutrition supplements, inpatient nutrition assessments, nutrition referrals, outpatient billing and quality improvement for nutrition services. Kendal has authored and presented 15 webinars to include childhood nutrition, Alaskan Traditional foods, elder nutrition, and renal and oncology medical nutrition therapy.

Skill Highlights

Effective management of SPDI grant measures
Advanced grant measure implementation and tracking
Quality improvement processes for nutrition services
Superuser for the implementation of Electronic Medical Record
Nutrition Services billing proficiency
Strong medical ethics
Problem resolution ability
Lactation Support training
Wellness program development
Participating member of interdisciplinary team quality improvement

Skilled in medical nutrition therapy for a large variety of diseases
Strong clinical judgment regarding nutrition diagnosis and interventions
Extensive training in Motivational Interviewing
Familiarity with disease management programs
Familiarity with multiple electronic medical record software
Proficient enteral supplement calculations, administration, training and site care

Accomplishments

Clinical Services:

Developed standards of clinical nutrition care
Creation of sustainable chronic disease nutrition management processes
Developed and presented webinars on a multitude of disease states including but not limited to; chronic renal failure, breast cancer, childhood nutrition

Policy Development:

Developed and implemented nutrition policies and procedures for NSHC Acute Care
Developed and implemented nutrition policies and procedures for NSHC long term care
Developed and implemented nutrition policies for outpatient disease management
Developed and implemented nutrition policies for outpatient nutrition supplementation

Total Quality Management:

Participated in the development and implementation of the Patient Centered Medical Home
Participates in interdisciplinary quality improvement meetings
Participates in HRSA reporting and meeting nutrition measures

Professional Experience

Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator, Clinical Dietitian
May 2014 to November 2015Norton Sound Health Corporation Hospital - Nome, AK

Responsible for the nutrition care of 20 resident long term care facility, 22 bed acute care, and outpatient nutrition services
Diabetes and pre-diabetes nutrition case management for the Nome and surrounding 15 villages
Developed nutrition care plans including assessments, measurements, and nutrition prescriptions
Complete high risk referrals for WIC
Conduct outpatient nutrition services, with multiple chronic diagnoses
Participates and helps manage local and village health fairs and diabetes screenings
Patient Centered Medical Home nutrition management
Teaches and coordinates the Diabetes Prevention Program
Preceptor of Summercise, summer internship program for undergraduate nutrition students that provides a summer camp for children to participate in physical activity and nutrition education
Serves as a preceptor for University of Alaska and Montana State University Dietetic Internship interns
Presenter to Montana State University Dietetic Intern class annually on Alaska Native Traditional Foods and Nutrition

Dietetic Intern
August 2013 to May 2014Montana State University - Bozeman, MT

Clinical nutrition, community nutrition, food service management, with concentrations in sustainable food systems, renal, oncology and rural health care
The MDI Program meets the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Competencies for preparing knowledgeable professionals in the practice of dietetics.
Completed supervised practice in 25 clinical and non-clinical settings across Montana
Worked for Billings Clinic, WIC, Team Nutrition, Bozeman K-12 School District, MSU Foodservice, Livingston Hospital, St. John's long term care and many other health care locations providing the required experiences to develop a well-rounded dietitian.
The specialization selected is Rural Clinical Dietetics at Norton Sound Health Corporation from April 14, 2014 to May 23, 2014.
Extensive experience working with Native American and Native Alaskan populations in rural clinical settings.

Summercise Intern
May 2013 to August 2013Norton Sound Health Corporation - Nome, AK

Responsible for creating lesson plans, teaching, and conducting pre and post exams for children ages 7-15 years old
Purpose of the Summercise summer camp is to prevent Type 2 Diabetes from developing in the young children of the community through innovative nutrition education and physical activity
Also responsible for consulting rotations at WIC (Women Infant Children), Step by Step consultations and diabetes screening, Health Start pregnancy counseling and Diabetes Prevention Program
Responsible for initiating individual counseling, group counseling, presentations, phone conferences to women in remote villages, and diabetes screening

Project Manager
March 2012 to December 2012University of Northern - Greeley, CO

Organize and facilitate all activities in the garden, lead contact for the garden plots, manage gardeners and relations with community, and relations with donation recipients
Purchase and repair of structures and equipment, tools, trellises, hoses, seeds and soil
Develop and coordinate garden and community events
Garden plots intended for food donation
Organic practices required
Prepare beds for planting: tilling and turning, add soil amendments
Monitor, report and treat for pest problems including weeds, insects and animal pests
100 full boxes of produce donated to the Greeley Refuge Center and the Golden Hunger Watch
725 hours of community service completed
Continuation evaluation research project presented to students, faculty and dean of Health and Sciences College November 7, 2012

Education and Training

B.S : Dietetics, 2013University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, Colorado

Graduated with BS of Nutrition and Dietetics, completed the ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics. Member of the Student Dietetic Association. Organized food and clothing drive for local women's shelter, soup kitchen, and weekly community meals. Project Manager of the organic Community Garden Plots for donation.

Accredited Dietetic Internship PRogram : Dietetic Internship, May 2014Montana State University - Bozeman, MT, USA

Presented multiple webinars including but not limited to; childhood nutrition, sports nutrition and renal medical nutrition therapy. Worked at 20 sites across Montana, clinical, community and food service rotations. Completed 1,315 hours of supervised practice, 28 week graduate course with 12 graduate credits. Completed a multitude of clinical, community and food service projects. Emphasis on sustainable food systems and rural health care. Specialized in renal and oncology medical nutrition therapy.

Certifications

Registered Dietitian - Alaska State Dietitian License - BLS - Basic Life SupportPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Skills

1.5 years of clinical inpatient and outpatient medical nutrition therapy
Adept team building skills
Exceptional motivational interviewing skills
Advanced electronic medical record software knowledge
Highly capable and quick learning of new processes
Able to manage many projects and patients simultaneously
Task oriented
Ability to take on new projects and develop initiatives
Maintains current clinical nutrition education with frequent Continuing education and reading multiple medical journals regularly

Affiliations

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Alaska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Norton Sound Health Corporation Hospital
Montana State University
Norton Sound Health Corporation
University of Northern

School Attended

University of Northern Colorado
Montana State University

Job Titles Held:

Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator, Clinical Dietitian
Dietetic Intern
Summercise Intern
Project Manager

Degrees

B.S : Dietetics , 2013
Accredited Dietetic Internship PRogram : Dietetic Internship , May 2014

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