Jennifer M.

Smart, MS, RD, LDN

Objective: To obtain a position as a Registered Dietitian that will provide challenging objectives, foster teamwork, and provide an environment that will enable me to increase my knowledge in the fields of medicine, health and nutrition.

Work Experience
DaVita Kidney Care Largo Renal Dietitian November 2009 - present DaVita Silver Spring Renal Dietitian July 2009 October 2009 DaVita Southeastern Dialysis Center Renal Dietitian November 2006 August 2007 Assesses knowledge of kidney disease and provides education appropriate to the

patients learning needs Provides patient specific detailed education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process, knowledge and abilities, medical, economic and social situation Assesses nutritional status to determine appropriate nutrition intervention and recommendations Calculates diet prescription according to standards of practice Identifies malnourished patients, as well as patients at risk for malnutrition and works with the interdisciplinary team to identify appropriate interventions, resources and solutions Participates with the interdisciplinary team in the development of a written, individualized comprehensive plan of care in accordance with Federal and State regulations Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on management and recommendations for mineral metabolism and renal bone disease, anemia and iron status, nutritional status, psychosocial status, vascular access, modality, rehabilitation status and sodium/volume control Documents progress notes in the medical record on all patients in accordance with Federal and State regulations Monitors adherence and response to Medical Nutrition Therapy and adjusts therapy as needed to achieve and sustain effective nutritional status Reports on Quality Assurance results and participates in interdisciplinary Quality Assurance meetings Communicates with physicians, medical staff and other health care providers regarding laboratory results as appropriate

Smart Nutrition, LLC Registered Dietitian September 2007 July 2009

Provided nutrition counseling/consulting to individuals, groups and organizations

New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Zimmer Cancer Center Clinical Dietitian January 2005 October 2006

Assessed nutritional status to determine appropriate nutrition intervention and recommendations Provided counseling and education based on the patients specific therapies and nutritional needs Monitored nutritional status, laboratory values, diet tolerance and response to Medical Nutrition Therapy

Attended and contributed to multidisciplinary patient-care conferences for acutecare cancer patients Provided PEG and PEJ tube teaching to patients and families/caregivers Arranged for home medical nutrition therapy equipment and supplies Worked with Sales Representatives to obtain special pricing and sample products for patients with life challenging illness and financial hardship Provided nutrition classes for patients and in-services for staff addressing nutrition topics and research pertinent to cancer patients Collaborated with other health professionals as appropriate and developed nutrition education and resource materials as needed Attended education programs to maintain status as an effective and knowledgeable nutrition resource

Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) - National Agricultural Library/USDA Nutrition Information Specialist, July 2004 December 2004 (contract position)

Researched and provided answers to incoming food and nutrition related questions Assisted patrons in locating and using information resources Maintained a database software program for Reference Services to include food and nutrition questions and answers Assisted with the planning, development and launch of the Nutrition.gov website Evaluated websites and resources for credible nutrition content Assisted with maintaining the FNIC website by managing specific topics and ensuring resources for these topics contained credible nutrition content

Education

Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition University of Saint Joseph, December 2012 Bachelors Degree in Dietetics - University of Maryland College Park, May 2003 Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Prince Georges Community College, December 1995

Certifications/Professional Affiliations

Registered Dietitian Commission on Dietetic Registration #930602. Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist State of Maryland #DX2967 exp 10/31/2015 Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist State of North Carolina #L002684 (inactive)

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, HTML coding, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Nutritionist IV, Diet Analysis Plus, MediTech, CBORD, FALCON Dialysis, HED, Care Manager

Other Experiences

Staffing Industry experience 7 years Office Manager, Account Manager, Staffing Supervisor/Coordinator Responsible for supervision of office and associate staff Responsible for the recruitment and retention of associate staff Negotiated job offers, managed client and associate expectations Thoroughly screened and evaluated the skill level of potential applicants Interviewed candidates and conducted candidate reference checks Responsible for new business/account development and the preservation of long term client relationships

References Available Upon Request