A Clinical Nutrition Assistant works with clinical nutrition and dietitian to support patient health and well-being through proper nutrition and meal planning. In this role, the following duties mentioned on the Clinical Nutrition Assistant Resume are carried out on daily basis – working with patients to determine the dietary and nutritional needs, providing support for menu development activities, and observing patients for signs of allergic reactions, and signs of malnutrition; gathering patient information, identifying patient dietary restrictions, collaborating to plan meals, distributing meals, answering patient questions regarding meals, ingredients, and nutritional information; and supporting sanitization processes.
Most workers in this role have the following skills – familiarity with principles of nutrition and dietetics; excellent attention to detail, bedside mannerism, stellar communication skills, the ability to provide patient support through dietary planning and management, and time management skills. Students in the field of nutrition or health and wellness can choose to be assistants at first and then progress gradually into the field.
Summary : Motivated, personable business professional Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and nonprofessionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records Flexible and versatile, able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.
Skills : Management, Team Leadership, Problem Solving.
Description :
Maintained professional, technical and dining service expertise - Clarifies diet orders listed as no orders on the tray check sheets, including orders, which do not conform to standard diet orders.
Responsible for providing the best and speediest service to patients.
Provided a smile when entering the patient's room.
Greeted and educated patients on the room service program as well as distributes the appropriate room service menu packet specific to their physician diet order when it is available.
Assisted the patient as needed in placing their order or answering any questions about their menu selections.
Reviewed selections via hand held technology (BME) using concise and articulate language with patients on assigned units.
Listened and responded to questions Takes the patient order and offers alternative options when the selections do not meet with the patient's choosing.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
GED
Clinical Nutrition Assistant Resume
Summary : Reporting to Nutrition Clinical Supervisor. Works independently and implements the nutrition care plan as ordered by the physician and as planned by the clinical dietitian.
Skills : Customer Service, Medical.
Description :
Developed and counselled regarding hydration protocols.
Addressed nutritional challenges to performance, such as food allergies, bone mineral disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion, and irondeficiency anemia.
Counselled athletes on optimal nutrition for recovery from illness or injury.
Coordinated nutritional care as a member of multidisciplinary sports medicine teams for conditions such as disordered eating.
Evaluated dietary supplements based on rules and regulations of the NCAA and the United States AntiDoping Agency (USADA).
Developed resources to support educational efforts.
Documented nutrition services provided and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
GED
Clinical Nutrition Assistant Resume
Objective : Responsible for Collaborating with the Director of Performance Nutrition to develop the strategic plan for the program, which includes setting short and longterm goals, monitoring team performance and reporting on metrics.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Planning Skills.
Description :
Took room service orders for the patients at the hospital in the nutrition department.
Helped develop back up plans for cases when the communication systems failed.
Helped organize and develop a back up system for when our computer system failed that was a more efficient way to quickly deliver food to all of the patients in the hospital.
Helped train several of our new hires in the diet office.
Kept open communication between the diet office and the kitchen staff which helped us become a more organized and efficient organization.
Quickly learned how the computer system we used in the diet office worked and could answer phones and take orders in a speedy yet friendly way.
Recommended appropriate pre, during, and postexercise fluids and snacks for individual team practice, and competition.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Clinical Nutrition Assistant Resume
Headline : As a Clinical Nutrition Assistant, responsible for Collaborating with team to develop and manage team meal menus, Coordinating nutrition for team travel (catering, hotels, airlines, competition), Overseeing fueling stations and procurement of goods.
Skills : Customer Service, Medical.
Description :
Monitored self-computer usage.
Adjusted diet according to patients needs taking into consideration allergies, intolerance's, lifestyle, psycho-social, and educational factors.
Communicated with nursing any other task asked of by supervisor or department.
Handled/Solved patient concerns/complaints.
Assisted in the provision of food service and nutritional programs.
Delivered speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits.
Educated regarding food selection (grocery store tours, food storage) and food preparation (cooking classes).
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate In Administration
Clinical Nutrition Assistant Resume
Objective : Persistent and driven; acquired a BA degree while serving in TXARNG and working a full-time job. Willing to learn and grow; passionate about achieving a challenging position that allows meaningful contributions to a company success. Great personality and people skills that inspires, encourages and motivates. Accurate computer skills Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, MS Office and Outlook. Efficient leadership, interpersonal, planning and communication abilities written and oral.
Skills : Microsoft Words And Epic, Planning Skills.
Description :
Administered heavy interactions with patients, family members, nursing and other healthcare professionals to handle patient nutrition/diet plans and concerns in a prompt and courteous manner.
Maintained at all times a patient centered and service minded attitude in assisting and accommodating patients with information regarding their nutrition needs, meal ordering, instructions and any issues.
Continuously walked and stood for long periods of time to meet patients and/or healthcare staff to receive or provide specific nutrition instructions.
Managed and inputted detailed specific nutrition orders via specified computer software while handling constant interruptions and answering frequent phone inquiries.
Maintained superior accuracy in patient history, charting and other documentation.
Acquired specific knowledge and awareness of department/state regulatory (OSHA); regarding health and safety laws, proper food handling, patient privacy laws, etc.
Served as a nutrition resource for coaches, sports performance staff, athletic trainers, food service personnel, and parents.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Health Education
Clinical Nutrition Assistant Resume
Objective : Responsible for Assisting in Developing Policies and Processes. Ensuring quality and consistency in clinical, food service, and education programming through training and quality management studies.
Skills : Monitoring Skills, Counselling.
Description :
Collected patient trays after patient has finished eating.
Taken inventory of floor supplies on patient units, recording items needed; delivers needed supplies.
Recorded refrigerator temperatures on log.
Demonstrated safe work habits as dictated by OSHA, and internal standards and guidelines.
Assessed and analyzed dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of athletes in the context of athletic performance and health.
Counseled athletes on optimal nutrition for exercise training, competition, recovery from exercise, weight management, hydration, immunity, disordered eating, travel, and supplementation.
Provided personalized meal and snack plans to promote achieving short and longterm goals for athletic performance and good health.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Health Education
Clinical Nutrition Assistant Resume
Objective : Enthusiastic, dedicated and caring professional pursuing a Master's of Arts in Family Counseling. Solid Theoretical knowledge in assessing and counseling mental and emotional disorders with volunteer experience providing care and support to patients and family members in healthcare environments. Pursuing and opportunity to obtain practical experience while continuing my educational goals.
Skills : Customer Service, Presentational Skills.
Description :
Prepared patient food trays.
Transported trays to patients rooms and/or hostess floors in a timely manner.
Worked each station Cleaned/mopped stations and area of work.
Organized paperwork in which patients trays were documented in Documented and made sure patient trays were going to designated room or floor.
Learned professional social skills.
Presented, described and explained University of Missouri Health Care's patient meal program(s) to patients and families.
Worked on a team to provide care for all patients.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Clinical Nutrition Assistant Resume
Headline : To work for a company that cares for their employees, that offers a good salary, benefits, and advancement and allows me to provide well for my family.
Skills : Nutrition, Managing Skills.
Description :
Explained specific nutritional needs to patients and their families.
Taught load of 12 credits/4 courses each fall and spring academic semester in the Nutrition program.
Built, revised and updated Nutrition curriculum in collaboration with the Program Director, adjunct faculty as well as those of other colleges within the University.
Supported students development of professional skills and evidence-based knowledge to successfully fulfill the learning competencies and expected outcomes for the Nutrition degree (B.S.) program.
Familiared with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Accreditation standards, competencies and practice behaviors for the UNE graduate degree program to be able to assist and support the Applied Nutrition program in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CGPS).
Familiared with UNEs curriculum requirements for the Nutrition degree (B.S.) program, both for Nutrition majors and Nutrition minors as well as the academic policies and standards published in the UNE Student Handbook.
Developed and maintained supportive relationships with Nutrition major and Nutrition minor students through academic advisement and mentorship.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Clinical Nutrition Assistant Resume
Objective : Responsible for Interacting with hospital administration, medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, and foodservice staff to promote interdisciplinary communication and cooperation and to ensure patient's nutritional needs are met.
Skills : Interpersonal Skills, Planning Skills.
Description :
Built and maintained supportive relationships with site coordinators to assure that students are engaged in community experiences that meet course objectives and build competencies for the Nutrition degree (B.S.) program.
Knowledged and implemented of interprofessional education (IPE) principles and practices and participation as an IPE mentor and facilitator.
Effectively navigated appropriate technology and Learning Management Systems as needed to successfully fulfill the role of Assistant Clinical Professor.
Acted as a resource for other university programs including but not limited to: consulting (athletics and health center) and guest lecturing in undergraduate and graduate courses.
Delivered nourishments to patient rooms.
Visited patients on assigned units after meal times, placing orders for those who did not eat (as appropriate).
Placed any needed pre-orders for the next meal; makes notations on proper form.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Clinical Nutrition Assistant Resume
Headline : As a Clinical Nutrition Assistant, responsible for Scheduling clinical nutrition staff according to patient needs and budget allocation, Developing, initiating, and monitoring quality initiatives and patient safety practices in accordance with the Joint Commission and other accrediting organizations.
Skills : Organizational Skills, Planning Skills.
Description :
Assisted internal and external customers with orders by answering menu and recipe-related questions.
Understood the different diets offered and appropriate food items; refers questions beyond scope of authority to appropriate parties (Dietitian or Technician) for correct answers as appropriate.
Assembled trays according to standards, ensuring items on ticket are on the tray.
Checked plating guidelines and presentation standards to ensure they have been followed.
Interfaced with kitchen, delivery and clinical staff as necessary.
Handled food in accordance with internal quality standards and all food handling guidelines issued by local, state and federal agencies.
Delivered meals to patient rooms, placing tray on bedside table within reach of the patient; for patients on caloric counts, staples menu to calorie count sheets; completes caloric counts per procedure.
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