Vicky Overholt
Lansdale
Summary
Innovative and experienced Nutritionist with 15 years of expertise in conducting nutrition assessments and evaluating lifestyle factors. Research and gather information on clients' physical fitness, stress levels, medical diagnoses and medication usage. Offer effective specific diet and lifestyle changes appropriate for each individual to maximize transformations and positive outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutritionist
Maternal Health Services
07.2007 - 10.2012
- Facilitated, supported and documented participant-centered nutritional care of high-risk women, infants and children under guidance of state
- Obtained and assessed health history information, dietary intake, anthropometric and blood work data from WIC participants to determine nutritional and medical risks for program enrollment.
- Performed 30 breastfeeding assessment and provided participant-centered counseling to help mother initiate breastfeeding, establish milk supply and exclusively breastfeed and continue breastfeeding.
- Identified and referred participants to health care community to address issues or concerns beyond scope of practice.
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals, course outlines and other materials used in teaching with Breast feeding.
- Reviewed and interpreted important lab results and explained implications to patients.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.
Dietitian
Healthcare Services Group Inc.
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of new admitted patients based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Completed 10 or more reassessments daily.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Clinical Diet Technician
Veterans Hospital
09.2003 - 11.2004
- Completed initial assessments of in patients and alerted registered dietitians of high risk patients
- Collected complete diet histories for clinical patients.
- Obtained food preference data and assisted patients with making meal selections.
- Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
- Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members .
Dietitian
Queens General Hospital
05.2001 - 01.2003
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient conditions, including diabetes and food allergies.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Coached10 individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Spoke with 25 0r more pregnant women about nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Dietitian
Goldwater Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 05.2001
- Performed nutritional assessments
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of new patients based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Completed reassessments of 15 or more inpatients daily.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, US
Detroit, MI05.1999
Skills
- WIC nutrition assessments
- Diet modification
- Patient education
- Food counseling
- Clinical dietetics
- WIC nutrition assessments
Certification
RD-Eligible
Timeline
Nutritionist
Maternal Health Services
07.2007 - 10.2012
Dietitian
Healthcare Services Group Inc.
07.2006 - 07.2007
Clinical Diet Technician
Veterans Hospital
09.2003 - 11.2004
Dietitian
Queens General Hospital
05.2001 - 01.2003
Dietitian
Goldwater Memorial Hospital
07.2000 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, US
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