Erica Cole, DTR

Experience

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  BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC

  Jun 2010 - May 2011

  Intern/Chef

  Accountable for production of all three meals, each day, as acting weekend managerAssisted in meal planning, inventory, receiving shipments, and cost comparison of products Responsible for prep work, cooking, service clean-up, and resident requestsReliable for planning nutritious meals along with supplemental snacks and protein shakes for 60 residents plus staff that were low in sodium, fats and sugars

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  Footers Catering

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Chef
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  Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital

  Mar 2013 - May 2013

  Dietary Intern

  Performed patient assessments including anthropometrics, diet recall, calorie counts and chartingCreated and provided education materials for patients with new medical and nutritional diagnosisCollaborated with various disciplines regarding patient care, rehab and discharge plansImproved patient satisfaction with meal choices, dining services, and food safety precautions

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  Metabolic Research Center Inc

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Weight Loss Specialist

  Advised hundreds of clients on healthy lifestyle and behavioral changes through diet and exerciseProvided numerous meal plans, one-on-one support, education, accountability, and motivation for clients to reach a healthy weight and to reduce health risk factorsManaged the Brighton, CO Satellite Center, and was responsible for goal setting, client retention and consulting 30-50 clients per weekExpert ability to analyze issues to identify significant factors, gather pertinent information, solve problems, and implement solutionsEnsures maximum productivity by monitoring and providing exceptional customer service Show less

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  Lincare Holdings, Inc

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2017

  Clinical Liaison - Medical Nutrition Specialist

  Responsible for community education regarding medical nutrition services using in-services and expositions to improve competence and outcomes.Collaborated with MDs and RDs, to coordinate home care and discharges, while training patients how to safely administer enteral feedings, keeping infection prevention and hydration standards in mind.Formulated, revised, and upheld nutrition care plans based on physician orders, along with the identification of patient goals and interventions.Managed the continuum of care for a census of 250 patients ranging from newborn infants to geriatrics; including clinical charting, insurance coverage, and compliance. Show less

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  Children's Hospital Colorado

  Nov 2017 - now

  Provides supervision over staff; including scheduling, recruitment, orientation, training, discipline, and performance evaluations.Leads team members in providing direct patient care by demonstrating expert clinical knowledge; while maintaining competencies, improving processes, and monitoring accuracy of work outcomes.Responsible for implementing and maintaining policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance of quality and safety practices.Collaborates with hospital leadership and Clinical Nutrition Department to identify opportunities for improvement in multiple areas to meet clinical needs of patients and families.Resolves operational and patient/family issues, making decisions that are inclusive of multiple perspectives and solves underlying problems.Oversees inventory management, and daily operations of Formula Lab Show less Screen all new admissions daily for nutrition risk, assess calorie counts, and complete meal planning for a variety of therapeutic diets, along with analyzing diets, and calculating nutrition intake for high risk patients. Collaborate with Eating Disorder Dietitians, patients, and their families, to develop meal plans and increase calorie goals to promote weight gain.Calculate and mix formulas for patients ensuring inventory, temperature, and delivery control to maintain safety practices and initiatives.Educate patients and families on diet restrictions; including formula and breast milk fortification prior to discharge. Show less

  • Dietitian Assistant Supervisor

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Dietitian Assistant

    Nov 2017 - Aug 2019