Professional Resume Template for
Dietitian
Clara E. Jenkins
Denver, CO
(303) 555-0142
clara.jenkins@email.com
linkedin.com/in/clara-jenkins-rdn | clara-nutrition-portfolio.com
Professional Summary
Collaborative Registered Dietitian with 6 years of clinical practice directing clinical nutrition programs and outpatient counseling in high-volume hospital systems. Expertise encompasses medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for complex metabolic disorders, enteral/parenteral nutrition support, and collaborative patient care plan development. Successfully redesigned a cardiac care patient feeding protocol, reducing average inpatient length of stay by 14% and patient readmission rates by 9%. Skilled in utilizing Epic Systems EMR, NetNutritionist, and CBORD software to track patient outcomes and manage nutritional databases.
Work Experience
Senior Clinical Dietitian — Rocky Mountain Medical Center
Denver, CO | January 2023 – Present
- Managed medical nutrition therapy (MNT) plans for an average of 22 acute care patients daily in the intensive care unit, using Epic Systems EMR to monitor clinical status and adjust enteral feedings.
- Redesigned the oncology ward's nutrition education protocol using Canva-based visual aids, which increased patient satisfaction scores by 18% and improved post-discharge protocol compliance.
- Directed a team of 4 clinical dietetic interns, overseeing 120+ clinical hours and conducting weekly case review workshops that accelerated their clinical competency sign-offs by 15%.
- Formulated standardized parenteral nutrition orders for complex post-surgical patients, reducing average compound preparation errors by 22% using CBORD nutrition software integration.
Clinical Dietitian — Aurora Community Health Center
Aurora, CO | June 2020 – December 2022
- Conducted individual outpatient nutrition counseling sessions for over 450 pediatric and adult patients, implementing NetNutritionist to design custom plans that resolved 34% of diabetic outpatient compliance issues.
- Spearheaded a gestational diabetes dietary intervention program for 80+ prenatal patients, utilizing telehealth platforms to reduce emergency department visits related to glycemic spikes by 25%.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary care team of 6 physicians and nurses to streamline discharge nutrition plans, cutting readmission rates for chronic heart failure patients by 12%.
- Evaluated and updated institutional menus for a 150-bed long-term care facility using USDA dietary guidelines, reducing food procurement costs by $14,000 annually while meeting all state nutrition standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO · 2020
Skills
Medical nutrition therapy (MNT), Clinical nutrition assessment, Enteral & parenteral nutrition support, Patient counseling & education, Diabetes management (CDE/CDCES), Menu planning & design, Epic Systems EMR, CBORD, NetNutritionist, HIPAA compliance, Pediatric nutrition, Geriatric care plans
Projects
Community Pediatric Wellness Initiative
Role: Lead Registered Dietitian
Tools: NetNutritionist, Zoom Telehealth, Canva
Designed a 12-week family nutrition workshop program that enrolled 110 participants, achieving a 92% program completion rate and improving pediatric HbA1c levels by an average of 1.1%.
Malnutrition Screening Protocol Optimization
Role: Clinical Dietitian Lead
Tools: Epic Systems EMR, MS Excel
Led the clinical audit of 300+ patient charts to optimize malnutrition screening triggers, increasing diagnostic accuracy by 27% and securing $45,000 in additional annual Medicare reimbursements.
Certifications
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (2020)
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) (2023)
- Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) (2024)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)
- Volunteer Work: Volunteer Dietitian for Denver Food Rescue, assisting in distribution of fresh produce to underserved neighborhoods (2021-present)
- Availability: 3 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
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Dietitian
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$61,000
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$85,000
Avg:
$73,000
Growth Outlook:
The employment of Dietitians in the United States is projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, driven by an aging population and increasing focus on preventative healthcare. Hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities remain the primary employers. While AI tools are beginning to automate patient intake documentation and diet logging analysis, they cannot replace the personalized counseling and clinical judgment required for medical nutrition therapy. Consequently, the demand for licensed practitioners remains resilient.
6% growth over 10 years
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