Synovia J. Simons, MS, RDN, LDN
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Credentials
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Commission On Dietetic RegistrMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Lactation Counselor
Academy of Lactation Policy and PraticeOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
Florida Department of HealthApr, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Neighborly
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
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Feb 2020 - Present
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Nutrition Operations Manager
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2020
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling for individuals 60 years of age and older. Plan and organize daily counseling schedule.Use the database, Citrix to chart for each client.
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Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
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Jul 2019 - Present
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Dietetic Intern
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
Food Service Management •Built client relations through meal rounding to increase patient satisfaction to older adults in this long-term care and rehabilitation facility •Coordinated diet information with the Certified Dietary Manager to ensure patient tray accuracy (5 weeks completed) Food Service Management •Built client relations through meal rounding to increase patient satisfaction to older adults in this long-term care and rehabilitation facility •Coordinated diet information with the Certified Dietary Manager to ensure patient tray accuracy (5 weeks completed)
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Moffitt Cancer Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Dietetic Intern
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Acute Care Clinical •Conducted nutrition assessments, provided diet education, and utilized medical nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients •Attended medical rounds and clearly communicated with the healthcare team to optimize patient recovery and outcomes (4 weeks completed) Acute Care Clinical •Conducted nutrition assessments, provided diet education, and utilized medical nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients •Attended medical rounds and clearly communicated with the healthcare team to optimize patient recovery and outcomes (4 weeks completed)
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Dietetic Intern
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Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
Long-Term Care Clinical •Assessed nutritional needs and provided one-on-one nutrition counseling to older adults in this 180-bed long-term care and rehabilitation facility •Attended patient care meetings to provide the nutritional status to families and to make necessary recommendations (5 weeks) Long-Term Care Clinical •Assessed nutritional needs and provided one-on-one nutrition counseling to older adults in this 180-bed long-term care and rehabilitation facility •Attended patient care meetings to provide the nutritional status to families and to make necessary recommendations (5 weeks)
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Bartow Regional Medical Center
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dietetic Intern
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
Acute Care Clinical•Provided complete initial assessment and follow-ups for patients screened for nutritional risk for the patients at this 72-bed hospital •Calculated nutritional requirements, determined appropriate nutrition diagnosis and made necessary interventions, including necessary diet restrictions (8 weeks completed) Acute Care Clinical•Provided complete initial assessment and follow-ups for patients screened for nutritional risk for the patients at this 72-bed hospital •Calculated nutritional requirements, determined appropriate nutrition diagnosis and made necessary interventions, including necessary diet restrictions (8 weeks completed)
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Neighborly
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dietetic Intern
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2017
Community •Supported the registered dietitian as she managed the nutrition aspect of Senior Dining, Meals on Wheels, and Adult Day Services •Developed and provided nutrition education to 3 of the 7 congregate Senior Dining sites (5.5 weeks completed) Community •Supported the registered dietitian as she managed the nutrition aspect of Senior Dining, Meals on Wheels, and Adult Day Services •Developed and provided nutrition education to 3 of the 7 congregate Senior Dining sites (5.5 weeks completed)
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Cornerstone Family Ministries
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dietetic Intern
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Sep 2017 - Nov 2017
Community •Assisted the Public Health Nutritionist in establishing new partnerships between the Child Care Food Program and child care centers•Represented and promoted the Child Care Food Program at Hillsborough County child care licensure (9 weeks completed) Community •Assisted the Public Health Nutritionist in establishing new partnerships between the Child Care Food Program and child care centers•Represented and promoted the Child Care Food Program at Hillsborough County child care licensure (9 weeks completed)
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Nutrition Educator
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2017
•Provided individual counseling sessions to postpartum/breastfeeding women and the parents of children from birth to age 5, meeting high and low nutritional risk criteria•Collected anthropometric data by assessing hemoglobin levels and conducting height/stature and weight measurements •Provided individual counseling sessions to postpartum/breastfeeding women and the parents of children from birth to age 5, meeting high and low nutritional risk criteria•Collected anthropometric data by assessing hemoglobin levels and conducting height/stature and weight measurements
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Assistant to Director
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Aug 2013 - May 2015
•Provided administrative support to the Director of Development, whose primary objective is to garner financial support for the students of the College of Allied Health Sciences •Organized and compiled data for meetings, conferences and other administrative events •Provided administrative support to the Director of Development, whose primary objective is to garner financial support for the students of the College of Allied Health Sciences •Organized and compiled data for meetings, conferences and other administrative events
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Airman
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Jun 2000 - Nov 2009
Served active duty in the United States Air Force from June 2000 until November 2005 and served in the Virginia Air National Guard from September 2006 until October 2009; received honorable discharges Served active duty in the United States Air Force from June 2000 until November 2005 and served in the Virginia Air National Guard from September 2006 until October 2009; received honorable discharges
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Education
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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Master of Science - MS, Nutrition -
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nutrition Sciences -
College of the Albemarle
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies -
Northeastern High School
Diploma, General Studies