Patricia Hanias

I currently own and operate a small virtual private practice on a part time basis.

• Provided expert guidance to clients seeking weight loss solutions, offering effective strategies tailored to individual goals.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Perform Menu reviews for LTC facilities
• Recipe Modifications.
• Manage all aspects of the business including scheduling appointments, design and monitor website.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless delivery of nutrition services.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized counseling sessions, focusing on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and goal-setting strategies.
• Optimized clinical workflow by maintaining detailed documentation and efficient communication with colleagues.
• Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
• Mentored junior dietitians, fostering a collaborative work environment that facilitated professional growth and development.
• Initiated process improvements within the department that resulted in streamlined workflows for more efficient patient care management.
• Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends through ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring best practices were applied in daily practice.
• Increased client retention rates by establishing strong rapport and providing exceptional customer service during consultations.
• Delivered engaging presentations at community events, raising public awareness about the importance of proper nutrition for overall health.
• Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
• Developed educational materials to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families.
• Managed the nutrition care of at- risk patient on enteral nutrition.

I was sole dietitian in this 110 bed facility involved in the care of patients living with impairments as a result of stroke, brain injury and various forms of paralysis that required specialized nutrition therapy.

• Developed educational materials to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families during discharge and in the ambulatory setting.
• Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary team to meet the nutrition needs of each patient or resident.
• Member of the in house dysphagia assessment team.
• Managed all enteral and parenteral nutrition protocol.