Summary

Experience

The Reading Hospital & Medical Center Reading, PA
Nutrition Care Aid 3/96-7/96
� Delivery of meals to and collection of daily menus from patients/residents.
� Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding clinical diets and the implications of disease.
� Liaison between the patient/resident and dietitian.

The Reading Hospital & Medical Center Reading, PA
Nutrition Department Intern 8/94-1/95
� Assisted in the research and production of such projects as menu make-over, internship handbook,        and special reports under the supervision of RD manager.
� Acquired knowledge in pertinent medical terminology and of the daily procedures within a clinical        nutrition department with a staff of eleven.
� Completed clinical rotations with dieticians and physicians.
� Conducted patient interviews and evaluations under the supervision of RDs.

Education

Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA
ADA Verification Statement December 1997

Albright College Reading, PA
B.S., Biology, Chemistry, and Nutrition May 1996

Skills

Proficient in computer skills including Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Front Page, and Outlook programs. Experience in writing and producing a large variety of promotional graphics materials. Knowledgeable in use of the Internet and reference materials. Development and mastery of organizational skills necessary for managing a cross-departmental work schedule.

 Associate Member of the American Dietetic Association since 1995.

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Tray Line Supervisor, Phoebe Berks Village

• Working all positions of tray line: calling, serving, and checking.
• Hot and cold preparation.
• Sanitation procedures.
• Nourishment procedures.

Caf� Supervisor, Phoebe Berks Village

• Short order hot and cold preparation to order.
• Financial operations of the caf�.
• Management and scheduling for staff of 8.
• Marketing/Decorating of caf�.
• Ordering of food from several purveyors for caf�.
• Produced thorough sanitation schedule tailored for caf�.

Assistant Director Coverage, Phoebe Berks Village

• Health Care charting, MDS, Care Planning.
• Representing Nutritional Services at Care Plans.
• Management and scheduling for a staff of 12.

Assistant Director, Grace Community (Stone Ridge Village)

• Responsible for Health Care Division with 120 residents.
• Management and scheduling of 20 employees.
• Charting, MDS, Care Plan Conferences.
• Maintenance of WFMS, Inventory, and MOS systems.
• Upgrading of CQI and Inservice programs.
• Initiation of quarterly chart audit program.

Dietitian Coverage

• Clinical coverage for long-term care facilities.

• Experience with Lehigh County computer link.

• Wound care and weight loss programs.
• Involved in initiation of Manor Care Computer System.
• Completed diet and nutritionals audit for accuracy upon system installation.
• Responsible for nutritional billing tracking and updating.
• Completed PEN billing assessments for admitted Tube Feed residents.
• Experience with Manor Care policies and procedures.