Reagan Hughes

Clinical nutrition expert prepared for impactful contributions in health and wellness settings. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing personalized nutrition plans that enhance patient health outcomes. Valued for utilizing evidence-based practices, adaptability to dynamic patient needs, and ensuring patient satisfaction.

• Department of Veteran Affairs, Tucson, AZ, Clinical Dietitian, 09/24, Current, Delivered evidence-based medical nutrition therapy utilizing the nutrition care process to a 60+ patient panel of Veterans in the home-based setting, with a primary focus on the geriatric population in rural communities., Performed comprehensive nutrition assessments and re-assessments by evaluating anthropometric measurements, interpreting laboratory data, assessing clinical conditions, obtaining client history, and conducting nutrition-focused physical examinations to establish accurate nutrition diagnosis., Developed individualized nutrition interventions derived from the most up-to-date research-backed guidelines, tailored to meet each patient’s unique nutritional needs and health-related goals., Established criteria for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of patient progress to assess the effectiveness of interventions and inform necessary adjustments to the care plan., Documented medical nutrition therapy in an electronic medical record using the ADIME format., Collaborated in interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication, coordinate patient care plans, and optimize clinical outcomes.
• Veteran Affairs St. Louis Healthcare System, St. Louis, MO, Dietetic Intern, 08/23, 05/24, Utilize the nutrition care process to provide medical nutrition therapy in various clinical settings including inpatient, outpatient, phone, and video appointments., 1200+ hours supervised practice in various settings; long term care, renal, nutrition support and surgery, cardiology, spinal cord, WIC, mental health, general medicine, oncology, outpatient, home based primary care, health promotion and disease prevention, food service and the St. Louis Foodbank., Participate on an interdisciplinary team members through care meetings, wound rounds, and placing referrals to team members., Conducted two quality improvement and quality assurance projects, focusing on reducing food waste and increasing identification of food insecurity amongst veterans.
• Canyon Ranch, Tucson, AZ, Server, 08/22, 07/23, Provide a personalized fine dining experience by attending to guests needs and requests., Collaboration with the Registered Dietitian and Executive Chef to cater to individual dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences., Assisted guests with ordering appropriate meals which correlate with their personal health goals.
• Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ, Concierge Coordinator, 01/21, 08/21, Screened visitors and patients entering the hospital for documentation., Coordinated the needs of visitors, patients, and hospital staff while ensuring compliance with hospital policies.