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CEComfort Ekunno-Tabansi MS RD CDNPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLESouth Orange, NJ Street Address
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYRegistered Clinical Dietitian with extensive experience as consultant dietitian, private practice, outpatient renal, clinical dietitian, and diabetic nutrition education. I am experienced in nutritional education and community nutritionist with WIC. Works effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure patients' well-being. Dedicated, operates independently, productively, and efficiently. Learns quickly and is an effective team player with excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.SKILLSProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and GoogleStrong communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrate ability to successfully work with a diverse community and provide services from a nonjudgmental perspectiveEXPERIENCEClinical Dietitian, Regeis Care Center NY, Nov 2022  Current, Bronx, NYComprehensive care plan, goals, and intervention/implementationInitiate dietary pressure ulcer, calorie count, tube feeding, initial and readmission/annual assessmentMDS annual, admission, quarterly, five day, significant change completed in a timely manorRun/Attend MDS meeting with departmental heads to discuss residents quarterly plan of careMonitoring weight labs, significant weight change, change in PO intakeContacting families to inform them of weight changes and differencesCalculate and evaluate the residents needs for additional calories, protein, vitamin c, zinc, and fluid for residents with pressure ulcersDiscuss medications with potential to effect weight/appetite status with MD/RNMConsultant Dietitian, Gocopetra Care Consultant, Nov 2019 Current, NYC/NJProvide medical nutrition therapy to residents with high nutritional risk (teens, adolescents, and adults)Provide excellent dietary care to residents in a high acuity settingProvide nutritional education for diabetic, HIV, obese, and renal patientsComplete meal rounds, audit, and resident satisfaction surveys to ensure quality service is being providedReview records and assess the nutritional condition of at-risk residents, including those with unplanned weight changes, skin breakdown, and abnormal laboratory valuesWork closely with doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and social workers to provide complete nutrition for the patientsMonitor, all patients on psychotropic medicine re-evaluate the medications and make appropriate recommendations to the physicianComprehensive clinical assessment and documentation initially, quarterly, and annually.MDS completion-wound care assessment, weight tracking, re-assessment of resident with significant change and provide appropriate interventionAttend IDCP/MDS meeting to discuss the resident plan of careAdhere to the standard of nursing home policies procedures and guidelinesRenal Dietitian, Fresenius Kidney Care, Apr 2013 Oct 2019, Jersey City, NJProvide nutritional education to dialysis patients, interpretation of nutritional lab outcome using tracking my numberProvide Bone mineral metabolism medication adjustment per algorithmDeliver Patient assessment based on CIA, POC, and monthly notesGive reports on QAI meetings monthlyRun phosbinders adjustmentProvide electrolyte-mineral balances and fluid managementProduce monthly patient report cards that are given to patientsClinical Dietitian (LTC), Bergen Regional Medical Center, Oct 2003 Dec 2004, Paramus, NJProvide nutritional education and counseling for patients in long term care units (LTC)Complete nutritional assessment in all residents multiple times per year to ensure that dietary needs are being adequately metParticipate in care plan team meeting (MDS) care plan for residentsResponsible for upgrading weight, meal rounds, tube feeding, and wound care regimenAssess and recommend formulary for critically ill residents (ex: PPN, TPN), tube feeding, and supplemental feedingsWork closely with doctors, nurses, and speech therapists to provide optimal health provisions for ICU residentsComply with state and federal regulationsTricounty Community Action/Nutritionist Operation in WIC, Newark WIC Program, Aug 1998  Dec 2000, Newark, NJUtilized puppets to teach first to fifth-grade children the importance of nutritionProvide individuals and group nutrition education to WIC clientsAssessed all WIC participants by entering information for described groupCompleted required information in WIC access pertinent to the certification processPrint checks for WIC participantsCertified WIC participants and prescribe appropriate food packages according to the nutritional risk factorsPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSAmerican Dietetic AssociationAn active member of the New Jersey Diabetic AssociationAmerican Diabetic AssociationCERTIFICATIONMember of Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsMember of American Association of Diabetes EducatorsEDUCATIONDietetic Internship Certification, May 2003Montclair State University Montclair, New JerseyPost Baccalaureate Certification, Major in Dietetics May 2001Montclair State University Montclair, New JerseyMaster of Science, Major in Human Nutrition May 1987University of Ibadan  Ibadan, NigeriaBachelor of Science, Major in General Dietetics May 1984Fontbonne College  St. Louis, Missouri