Dietitian Registered Clinical Nurse Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.1152

South Carolina

Education

B.S. Nutrition, May 1980, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

Credentials

Registered Dietitian since 1980

Licensed Dietitian, State of Florida

Licensed Dietitian, State of North Carolina

Licensed Dietitian, State of Georgia

Licensed Dietitian, State of South Carolina

Experience

1989 – Present - Privately owned Nutrition Corporation located in South Carolina

Company is a firm of Registered Dietitians and Certified Dietary Managers, provides consultation in a variety of health care facilities throughout the Southeast.  Consultation includes development and implementation of medical nutrition therapy, evaluation of food services operations, staff development and in-service education, nutrition education counseling to residents clients.

Novartis Nutrition Consultant

1998 – 2000 - Nutrition Consultant   
Review Enteral feedings for Medicare reimbursement guidelines. Implement Enteral feedings and reimbursement protocol in skilled nursing facilities.

1996 – Present Midlands Technical College

Columbia, SC.  Program Coordinator/Instructor Dietary Manager’s Course

1987 – 1989 - Medcorp Health Systems, Inc.

Director, Nutrition Plus
Responsible for organization and implementation of Weight Management Programs at Richland Memorial Hospital.  Hired and trained all staff.  Responsible for staff of full, part-time, and contracted personnel.  Developed policies and procedures.  Coordinated all aspects of clinics for 200 patients.  Responsible for all accounting and payroll.  Supervised research for several national research As position evolved, major responsibilities included personnel management, marketing, and new product development.

Beverly Enterprises, Southern Division

1986 – 1987 - Atlanta, GA.  Consultant Dietitian 
Responsible for providing monthly consultation to long term care facilities to evaluate the food service systems; develop nutritional care plans; provide guidance to the administrator; act as liaison to the medical and nursing staff.  Based in Tallahassee, FL; consulted with facilities in FL, GA, and AL.

South Carolina Department Of Health And Environmental Control, Division Of Certification

1984 – 1986 - Columbia, SC.  Nutrition Consultant
Conducted surveys of dietary departments and provided consultation and assistance in the organization and management of health care facilities participating in Federal programs.  Facilities included long term care, dialysis centers and hospitals.  Planned, organized and conducted statewide workshops for consultant dietitians and dietary managers.

Family Practice Associates Of Columbia

1983 – 1986 - Columbia, SC.  Nutrition Consultant
On a part-time basis provided medical nutrition therapy for patients of a firm of private family practice physicians.

Richland Memorial Hospital

1980 – 1984 - Columbia, SC.  Clinical Dietitian

Honors

SouthCarolina Association of Resiential Care Homes, Star Vendor Award 2003
Consultant Dietitian in Health Care Facilities Area III Distinguished Member
South Carolina Dietetic Association Meritorious Service Award 1997
South Carolina Dietetic Association Meritorious Service Award 1994
South Carolina Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year 1986

Professional Associations

National and State

Available upon Request

Presentations and Publications

Available upon Request