Experience

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  Morrison

  May 2006 - Jan 2008

  Clinical dietitian

  Broad base of responsibility and in-depth exposure to clinical processes, regulations, and culture within critical care, renal, surgical, and long-term care environments. • Food service management team for Morrison Management “Catering to You” program• Team member in implementation and presentation of “Harbor U” training program for dietary staff• Developed and presented monthly critical care nutrition training for ICU physicians and nurses to implement early intervention EN feedings and reduced short-term parenteral usage• Implemented prebiotic/probiotic therapy for enterally fed patients• Presented overview of 2007 ASPEN conference current practices to Baltimore area dietitians• Revised and consolidated all patient nutrition education materials• Developed and presented bi-monthly nutrition education for Harbor Hospital Adult Day Care Show less

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  Holy cross hospital

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2013

  Renal dietitian

  Responsible for nutrition care and bone-mineral disease management of 120 dialysis patients.• Bone-mineral disease manager: streamlined dosing system, developed and implemented new paracalcitol protocol, implemented cholecalciferol therapy for Vitamin D hypovitaminosis• Team lead for implementation of the nutritional component of new dialysis electronic health record (Clarity-Visonex)• Worked with management staff to revise and update all dialysis department policies and procedures• Organized, implemented, and coordinated process for CMS interdisciplinary care-plan meetings• Active member of Quality Assurance Process Improvement committee; Contributed monthly analysis of clinic nutrition and bone-mineral disease data• Mentored and supervised numerous University of Maryland nutrition students Show less

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  Supreme care services limited

  Nov 2010 - Jan 2014

  Consultant dietitian

  Easter Seals Adult Day Care, Silver Spring, MD (Nov 2010-Present)• Helped Implement new food-service provider• Organized nutrition documentation and tracking system• Created and implemented hazard Analysis Critical Control Point plan• Presented annual CACFP staff in-services• Monthly sanitation and safety food-service inspectionsChesapeake Shores Nursing Home, Lexington Park, MD (Oct 2012-January 2013)• Consolidated supplement formulary with improved cost-savings and consistency• Established RD workflow and assignments in facility-wide initiative to improve MDS 3.0 reporting• Supported CDM in food-service sanitation and safety procedures through monthly food-service sanitation and safety inspections and staff in-services Show less

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  American renal associates

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Renal dietitian

  Responsible for managing nutrition care and bone-mineral disease of 70 dialysis patients. • Spearheaded multiple quality initiatives including: Updated and implemented new paracalcitol dosing protocol; Streamlined paracalcitol dosing process; Implemented corporate protein supplement program; Implemented pre- and post-weight tracking system for increased accuracy of fluid/weight removal• Active member of Quality-Improvement Committee; Contributed monthly analysis of clinic nutrition and bone-mineral disease data Show less

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  Brenham state supported living center

  Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Registered dietitian
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  Us renal care

  May 2014 - Jan 2016

  Renal dietitian
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  Preventative nutrition specialists

  Sept 2014 - now

  Independent business owner

  Specialized nutrition therapy to slow chronic disease. Specializing in chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and diabetes.Working to expand access to medical nutrition therapy for CKD and other chronic disease states. Advises renal dietitians on how they can provide CKD counseling and navigate the complex logistics of billing, credentialing, scheduling, etc...

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  Renalign nonprofit

  Jan 2020 - now

  Founder and executive director

  Our mission is to advocate for nutrition as an accessible, first-line treatment for kidney disease for people around the world. This means developing and teaching dietitians advanced nutrition therapies, creating nutrition programs that can serve millions, partnering with organizations that see the preventative power of nutrition.Current initiatives:1. RenALIVE - 12 week plant-based nutrition program for CKD. Our current initiatives involve finding ways to leverage online learning in collaboration with local dietitians and current reimbursement structures.2. Ren.Nu - This 12 week course is designed to help people with PKD learn a whole-foods, plant-focused ketogenic diet. Show less

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  Kidney nutrition institute

  May 2022 - now

  Kidney Nutrition Institute"Restrictive diets" are a reality, especially in renal disease. Jess teaches the magic of "can have" and "can do" to make any dietary restriction not only possible but palatable. Her message is about making all diets both livable and lovable through clear, specific application, great cooking, a zing of creativity, and a big ol' dash of humor for dietary oops.SERVICES: Speaking Engagements • Sponsored Posts • Recipe Development • Food Photography • Media Appearance • Endorsements • Food Videos Show less

  • President

    Jan 2016 - now

  • Owner | Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Renal Nutrition Specialist and certified LEAP therapist

    May 2022 - now