Miriam Boutte', RDN, LDN

Experience

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  The University of Memphis

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2013

  • Performed administrative duties which included maintaining accounts, analyzing data, and preparing reports• Coordinated activities of department projects • Performed public speaking for various demonstration meetings in the community• Increased community awareness of the organization’s programs; managed vendor operations• Managed office volunteers

  • Administrative Secretary - Office for Institutional Equity

    Nov 2011 - Mar 2013

  • Outreach Coordinator-Mid South ACT

    Jun 2010 - Nov 2011
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  Project C.A.R.E.S. Summer Enrichment and Tutoring Program

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

  Program & Volunteer Coordinator

  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for K-3 students• Provided leadership for STEAM programs and activities under direction of Program Director

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  Alzheimer's Association®

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2016

  Manager of Programs & Education

  • Managed the needs assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services • Provided dementia education and outreach support to individuals, families, & professionals • Conducted public speaking for community awareness programs & fundraising events • Worked with collaborative partners to integrate referrals and delivery of dementia care to patients • Provided care consultations to individuals and families

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  Mom’s Valet Dash DBA The Picky Farmer

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

  Founder & Owner

  • Oversaw and managed all operations • Prepared meals for individuals and families following specific procedures

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  University of Tennessee Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

  TNCEP Program Assistant II

  • Provided leadership for nutrition-related program of activities to eligible clientele • Provided basic nutrition education to clientele under the direction of County Agent• Maintained and developed positive partnerships with local organizations, vendors, agencies, and the public in support of the TNCEP grant goals

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  Morrison Healthcare

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  Dining On-Call Nutrition Operator / Diet Clerk

  • Assisted patients in completing menu selections in compliance with prescribed diet as assigned by dietitian• Offered patient alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet • Complied with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences were met within guidelines of diet order limitations• Interacted and communicated with nursing to ensure patients’ diet prescriptions were accurate, and patients’ food needs were met

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  Morrison Healthcare

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Assess the nutritional requirements of hospitalized patients, plan and implement nutritional care plans for patients, and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans on patients’ nutritional status under direction of the Clinical Dietitian Manager• Assist in managing patient meal systems, meal production, and distribution; manage continuous quality improvement including the maintenance and sanitation of the food and nutrition department patient services area under the direction of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services Show less

  • Clinical Dietitian

    Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Dietetic Intern

    Sept 2022 - May 2023
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  Nutrition that Works, LLC

  Dec 2023 - now

  Consultant Dietitian

  • Document using the Nutrition Care Process in the EMR system• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care plan team• Complete the MDS - Section K and V• Provide recommendations for residents with wounds, significant weight changes, dialysis, and TF• Calculate TF

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  American Health Communities

  Mar 2024 - now

  Regional Dietitian

  • Assess individual patients regarding appropriate nutritional care in compliance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures• Provide clinical expertise in long term care and be a facilitator in the identification and development of quality patient care and delivery• Collaborate with the Director of Nutrition Services to coordinate and implement nutrition guidelines, clinical program initiatives and processes, and monitor outcomes• Review and understand the Long-Term Care Survey Process and be knowledgeable of state and federal guidelines applicable to long term care• Provide education, training, and in-service opportunities to Dietary Managers and dietary staff• Review quality initiative data and assist facilities in development and implementation of corrective action plans as needed• Meet weekly with the Nutrition Care Team to evaluate and treat residents with significant changes• Review and develop a plan of correction for any food service deficiencies noted during surveys and provide a written copy of such plan to the Administrator for approval• Develop and participate in the planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service training classes that provide instruction on how to perform the jobs Show less