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

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$61,000

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$85,000

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$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

Key Skills Required

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Proficiency in medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for acute care, oncology, and diabetic patients || Advanced knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition support protocols within intensive care units || Experience documenting patient care plans within EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech || Ability to perform comprehensive nutrition assessments using subjective global assessment (SGA) tools || Skilled in conducting evidence-based outpatient dietary counseling and behavioral modification || Familiarity with USDA dietary guidelines, allergen safety, and state-level healthcare food standards || Competency in menu design and recipe analysis using CBORD or NetNutritionist software || Strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills to coordinate patient care with physicians and nurses || Knowledge of HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and health information management || Experience training and supervising dietetic interns in clinical or community health settings || Understanding of Medicare and insurance reimbursement coding for medical nutrition therapy services

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