Theresa Sell
Springfield
Summary
Licensed Clinical Dietitian with over 15 years experiences educating patients, monitoring nutrition needs of patients, and overseeing therapeutic diets. Highly skilled at collaborating with practitioners to optimize patient care. Talented at counseling patients, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patient's progress in meeting their nutrition goals. Friendly and personable when working on-on-one with individuals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Care
Sharon Hill, PA
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments and monthly progress notes to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and organize plan of care meetings.
- Educated patients on nutrition management and dietary restrictions related to renal disease, diabetes, HTN, and other chronic conditions using motivational interviewing.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans based on patient's individual nutrition needs.
- Work closely with nephrologists regarding medication management of mineral bone disease.
- Manage the oral nutrition supplement program in the dialysis centers.
- Participate in monthly QAPI meeting.
Registered Dietitian
DaVita
Philadelphia, PA
08.2014 - 09.2022
- Counseled patients on how to manage chronic conditions, such as renal disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, using motivational interviewing strategies.
- Performed comprehensive nutrition assessments and monthly charting for each patient.
- Worked closely with nephrologists regarding medication management of mineral bone disease in dialysis.
- Performed monthly educational activities and/or recipes sampling with patients.
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team meeting and monthly QAPI meeting.
- Educator for Kidney Smart-Davita's program for CKD patients.
- Assisted regional point RD with teaching nutrition sections of new hire training
- Held in-services with team on nutrition-related changes in the dialysis center.
- Recipient of Davita Cobbs Creek Service Excellence Award 2016.
Per Diem Registered Dietitian
Sodexo
Yeadon, PA
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Completed initial nutrition assessments/nutrition progress notes when full time dietitian on vacation or facility needed additional coverage.
- Addressed nutrition consults
Per Diem Dietitian
Kindred
Philadelphia, PA
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Completed initial nutrition assessments and nutrition progress notes when full time dietitian on vacation or hospital needed additional coverage.
- Addressed nutrition consults.
Registered Dietitian
Sodexo
Yeadon, PA
12.2011 - 08.2014
- Assessed nutrition status of rehab patients and completed nutrition assessments
- Adjusted therapeutic diets and menus as needed
- Completed Section K of MDS.
- Attended clinical team meetings and care conferences
- Conducted weight evaluation meeting.
- Assisted the GM in managing the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
- Offered coverage to other Manor Care facilities, as needed.
- Attended/presented most nutrition updates at quarterly regional dietitian meetings.
- Recipient of Sodexo Cornerstone of Caring Award 2011-awarded to recognize service that enhances patient/resident experience
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Sodexo Dietetic Internship
Allentown, PA09-2010
Bachelor of Science - Dietitetics
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-2009
Skills
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Disease Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Supervision & Leadership
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Timeline
Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2022 - Current
Per Diem Dietitian
Kindred
03.2015 - 09.2017
Registered Dietitian
DaVita
08.2014 - 09.2022
Per Diem Registered Dietitian
Sodexo
08.2014 - 12.2017
Registered Dietitian
Sodexo
12.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Sodexo Dietetic Internship
Bachelor of Science - Dietitetics
University of Delaware