Ashley Clark

• Phone: +1 416 555 0101
• Email: ashley.clark@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: ashleyclarkDTR

Summary

Four years of experience as a Dietetic Technician, providing comprehensive nutritional care and dietary counseling to diverse patient populations in hospital and long-term care settings. Proven ability to translate complex dietary information into actionable plans, improving patient adherence and health outcomes. Adept at collaborating with registered dietitians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize nutritional interventions.

Experience

Dietetic Technician, Mount Sinai Hospital -- Toronto, Canada

Aug 2021 – present

• Assessed nutritional status and developed individualized meal plans for over 50 patients daily across various units, including cardiology and oncology.

• Provided dietary education to patients and their families, leading to a 15% improvement in adherence to prescribed diets.

• Monitored and documented patient food intake, weight changes, and nutritional supplement usage, contributing to timely adjustments in care plans.

• Collaborated with Registered Dietitians to implement medical nutrition therapy, reducing malnutrition incidence by 10% in assigned patient groups.

• Trained new dietetic support staff on hospital dietary protocols and patient communication techniques.

Dietetic Technician Assistant, Maplewood Long-Term Care -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2019 – July 2021

• Supported Registered Dietitians in managing the nutritional needs of over 100 residents, ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions and preferences.

• Conducted routine meal rounds to assess food acceptance and resident satisfaction, implementing adjustments to improve quality of life.

• Assisted in the preparation of dietary reports and documentation for resident care conferences and regulatory inspections.

• Educated residents and families on therapeutic diets, resulting in enhanced understanding and cooperation.

• Managed inventory and ordering of nutritional supplements, ensuring adequate stock levels and reducing waste by 5%.

Education

George Brown College, Diploma in Dietetic Technician Program -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2017 – June 2019

University of Toronto, BSc (Honours) in Nutritional Sciences -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2013 – Apr 2017

Skills

Clinical Nutrition: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Dietary Assessment, Meal Planning, Nutritional Counseling, Food Service Management, Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition Support

Patient Care & Education: Patient Interviewing, Therapeutic Diets, Health Promotion, Communication, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Cultural Competence

Software & Documentation: Meditech, EPIC, Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Dietary Analysis Software

Certifications: Certified Dietetic Technician (DTR), Food Handler Certification