Experienced clinical dietitian with a strong focus on patient education, nutrition monitoring, and therapeutic diet management. Skilled in developing personalized nutrition plans, conducting comprehensive dietary assessments, and implementing evidence-based interventions. Excel at patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adapting to varied patient needs with empathy, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
05/19 – Present
Manage the medical and nutritional needs of an infant/toddler born with a lifelong nutritional disability. Trained at A.I. DuPont NICU located in Wilmington. Coordinate and participate with a multidisciplinary team to treat and manage nutritional issues related to Short Bowel Syndrome and Intestinal Failure. Clean central line site and change dressings using sterile procedure. Mix TPN bags and administer TPN through central line via pumps. Insert NG tubes and monitor for proper placement. Monitor oral feedings to achieve goal of weaning off of TPN. Coordinate at-home night nurse, provide overnight care instructions, and deliver daily reports