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Improving Patient Health Outcomes Through Medical Nutrition Therapy

with Nakia Spencer, RDN, MBA, LD, National Director of Clinical Nutrition Development and Deployment for Aramark Healthcare+

There is a clear connection between proper nutrition and the health and wellbeing of every person. That connection becomes even clearer — and more crucial — when a person is being treated in a hospital setting. Nakia Spencer, RDN, MBA, LD, shares how dietitians work to improve patient experiences and health outcomes.

Nakia Spencer, RDN, MBA, LD, National Director of Clinical Nutrition Development and Deployment for Aramark Healthcare+

As specialists in clinical nutrition counseling and interventional therapies, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are an integral part of the Aramark Healthcare+ team. They work closely with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, the culinary and food service staff, and other hospital team members to ensure patients receive the nutrition they need for optimal health.

 

Q: How important is clinical nutrition to healthcare?

It’s incredibly important. Dietitians are part of the patient care team, working shoulder-to-shoulder with physicians, nurses and pharmacists. Engaging with the patient and reviewing their medical record, dietitians gain an overall understanding of their health conditions, nutrition history, and social factors. These activities allow dietitians to create a specific nutrition plan for the patient and provide tailored counsel based upon the patient’s needs and the recommendations of the physician.

In certain client facilities, dietitians write orders for necessary nutrition intervention, for example, parenteral (IV) nutrition therapy so patients get the proper nutrients necessary for healing. Literature shows us that early nutrition intervention in conjunction with medical care can assist in resolving health conditions to positively impact patient outcomes. That is important to the patients and important to our healthcare clients.

 

Q: What drew you to nutrition as a career?

My family has had a lot of nutrition-related conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. I knew I wanted a career in health.

I always loved science, and thought I wanted to be a nurse. Then I quickly discovered nutrition. Some members of my family would have led healthier lives with more nutrition education and access to good healthcare.

With that in mind, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I had some great professors there who really invested in me and encouraged me to pursue a career in clinical nutrition.

Dietitians are such an important part of the patient care team. We help coordinate nutrition therapies, of course, but we also often act as the voice of the patient, translating our findings to nurses, doctors and other members of the patient care team. I find it so rewarding.

Q: Does an RDN’s job end when the patient is discharged?

Where our clients have established outpatient programs, the dietitian plays an integral part. For example, the hospital or healthcare system may have specific outpatient clinics for conditions such as oncology, diabetes, cardiac and transplant to name a few. A physician may also recommend that an inpatient receive nutritional counseling once discharged from the hospital, so the dietitian may now see them on a regular basis as an outpatient.

Aramark dietitians also pitch in to provide nutrition education and counseling during clients’ community health fairs and other community involvement initiatives supported by Aramark.

 

Q: How does the Clinical Nutrition Development and Deployment team support Aramark dietitians at client locations?

I lead a team of three regional directors. Each one is an RDN and has been an operator in the field, as well. We help develop the tools that our clinicians use to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients. We ensure nutrition and menu standards are in place to provide the most positive, healing environment for patients.

We provide other field support to Aramark Healthcare+ regional and district leadership, sales teams, and others. In a way, we also help guide our field dietitians’ career paths with employee engagement, career growth and competency initiatives. On a related note, Aramark has developed a very robust and successful dietetic internship program. Because there is such a focused teaching lens to the program, it allows our existing clinical dietitians to stay sharp while they precept and mentor future RDNs. It also gives the interns a path to pursuing employment with Aramark.

We are one of the largest employers of dietitians around. Dietitians work not only in Aramark Healthcare+, but in Education K-12, Higher Education, Business Dining, Corrections, and corporate positions.

 

Q: How do dietitians work with the food services team?

We are all part of one team. In a healthcare setting, the department is usually called Food and Nutrition Services. When a patient needs a specific diet plan, the dietitian ensures it becomes part of the patient’s record so they receive meals from nutritionally verified and medically accepted recipes and menus.

Registered Dietitians at Aramark also work closely with the company’s culinary development team to create therapeutic diet menus that align with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Manual, as well as other accepted and proven resources for various medical conditions. These are used throughout Aramark client locations.

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— Nakia Spencer, RDN, MBA, LD, National Director of Clinical Nutrition Development and Deployment for Aramark Healthcare+

Immediate Dietetic & Food Service Openings

  • Sitka, AK

    Job ID: 511103

    Food Service Worker - SEARHC Sitka, AK

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  • Juneau, AK

    Job ID: 520365

    Catering Food Service Worker - SEARHC - Juneau, AK

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    Apply

  • Cleveland, OH

    Job ID: 527762

    Food Service Director

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Read more about career paths for Dietitians at Aramark!

https://careers.aramark.com/blog/career-paths-for-dietitians-at-aramark

Improving Patient Health Outcomes Through Medical Nutrition Therapy

with Nakia Spencer, RDN, MBA, LD, National Director of Clinical Nutrition Development and Deployment for Aramark Healthcare+

There is a clear connection between proper nutrition and the health and wellbeing of every person. That connection becomes even clearer — and more crucial — when a person is being treated in a hospital setting. Nakia Spencer, RDN, MBA, LD, shares how dietitians work to improve patient experiences and health outcomes.

Nakia Spencer, RDN, MBA, LD, National Director of Clinical Nutrition Development and Deployment for Aramark Healthcare+

As specialists in clinical nutrition counseling and interventional therapies, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are an integral part of the Aramark Healthcare+ team. They work closely with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, the culinary and food service staff, and other hospital team members to ensure patients receive the nutrition they need for optimal health.

 

Q: How important is clinical nutrition to healthcare?

It’s incredibly important. Dietitians are part of the patient care team, working shoulder-to-shoulder with physicians, nurses and pharmacists. Engaging with the patient and reviewing their medical record, dietitians gain an overall understanding of their health conditions, nutrition history, and social factors. These activities allow dietitians to create a specific nutrition plan for the patient and provide tailored counsel based upon the patient’s needs and the recommendations of the physician.

In certain client facilities, dietitians write orders for necessary nutrition intervention, for example, parenteral (IV) nutrition therapy so patients get the proper nutrients necessary for healing. Literature shows us that early nutrition intervention in conjunction with medical care can assist in resolving health conditions to positively impact patient outcomes. That is important to the patients and important to our healthcare clients.

 

Q: What drew you to nutrition as a career?

My family has had a lot of nutrition-related conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. I knew I wanted a career in health.

I always loved science, and thought I wanted to be a nurse. Then I quickly discovered nutrition. Some members of my family would have led healthier lives with more nutrition education and access to good healthcare.

With that in mind, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. I had some great professors there who really invested in me and encouraged me to pursue a career in clinical nutrition.

Dietitians are such an important part of the patient care team. We help coordinate nutrition therapies, of course, but we also often act as the voice of the patient, translating our findings to nurses, doctors and other members of the patient care team. I find it so rewarding.

Q: Does an RDN’s job end when the patient is discharged?

Where our clients have established outpatient programs, the dietitian plays an integral part. For example, the hospital or healthcare system may have specific outpatient clinics for conditions such as oncology, diabetes, cardiac and transplant to name a few. A physician may also recommend that an inpatient receive nutritional counseling once discharged from the hospital, so the dietitian may now see them on a regular basis as an outpatient.

Aramark dietitians also pitch in to provide nutrition education and counseling during clients’ community health fairs and other community involvement initiatives supported by Aramark.

 

Q: How does the Clinical Nutrition Development and Deployment team support Aramark dietitians at client locations?

I lead a team of three regional directors. Each one is an RDN and has been an operator in the field, as well. We help develop the tools that our clinicians use to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients. We ensure nutrition and menu standards are in place to provide the most positive, healing environment for patients.

We provide other field support to Aramark Healthcare+ regional and district leadership, sales teams, and others. In a way, we also help guide our field dietitians’ career paths with employee engagement, career growth and competency initiatives. On a related note, Aramark has developed a very robust and successful dietetic internship program. Because there is such a focused teaching lens to the program, it allows our existing clinical dietitians to stay sharp while they precept and mentor future RDNs. It also gives the interns a path to pursuing employment with Aramark.

We are one of the largest employers of dietitians around. Dietitians work not only in Aramark Healthcare+, but in Education K-12, Higher Education, Business Dining, Corrections, and corporate positions.

 

Q: How do dietitians work with the food services team?

We are all part of one team. In a healthcare setting, the department is usually called Food and Nutrition Services. When a patient needs a specific diet plan, the dietitian ensures it becomes part of the patient’s record so they receive meals from nutritionally verified and medically accepted recipes and menus.

Registered Dietitians at Aramark also work closely with the company’s culinary development team to create therapeutic diet menus that align with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Manual, as well as other accepted and proven resources for various medical conditions. These are used throughout Aramark client locations.

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"Dietitians are such an important part of the patient care team. We help coordinate nutrition therapies, of course, but we also often act as the voice of the patient."

— Nakia Spencer, RDN, MBA, LD, National Director of Clinical Nutrition Development and Deployment for Aramark Healthcare+

Immediate Dietetic & Food Service Openings

  • Sitka, AK

    Job ID: 511103

    Food Service Worker - SEARHC Sitka, AK

    Apply
    Apply

  • Juneau, AK

    Job ID: 520365

    Catering Food Service Worker - SEARHC - Juneau, AK

    Apply
    Apply

  • Cleveland, OH

    Job ID: 527762

    Food Service Director

    Apply
    Apply
See All Open Jobs

Read more about career paths for Dietitians at Aramark!

https://careers.aramark.com/blog/career-paths-for-dietitians-at-aramark

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    Double Play: Bringing Hospitality Experience to the College Classroom

    Casey D. has made a name for herself in the world of hospitality, leading operations at the oldest baseball stadium in the nation. This spring, in addition to her role at Fenway, she's taking on a new position at a university nearby: Lecturer.

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    Transforming from a student worker to Director of Food Services for Aramark at Winston-Salem State University, LaKeith Stevenson continues to dedicate himself to leading with a passion for service and striving to make his community a better place for all. 

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There's no better feeling than cheering each other on & doing it for a good cause! ⁣ ⁣ Our #AramarkThrive ERG members & Aramark runners had a blast at this year's Unified Fall Fest Torch Run, supporting our friends at @SpecialOlympicsPennsylvania!⁣ ⁣ #SOPAFallFest #AramarkVolunteer #GenerationUnified #LifeAtAramark

Erika, an HR Manager with Aramark Facilities, recently celebrated a decade of being breast cancer free! ⁣
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During her chemotherapy, a former colleague told Erika, “You don’t know how strong you are until strong is the only thing possible.” This saying now hangs on her door, serving as a daily reminder of her perseverance and strength.⁣
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She is passionate about sharing her story and encouraging all women to take proactive measures to protect themselves, like getting annual screenings and mammograms. For both hourly and salaried employees, Aramark provides medical benefits that ensure people have access to these preventative care services. ⁣
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Erika, an HR Manager with Aramark Facilities, recently celebrated a decade of being breast cancer free! ⁣ ⁣ During her chemotherapy, a former colleague told Erika, “You don’t know how strong you are until strong is the only thing possible.” This saying now hangs on her door, serving as a daily reminder of her perseverance and strength.⁣ ⁣ She is passionate about sharing her story and encouraging all women to take proactive measures to protect themselves, like getting annual screenings and mammograms. For both hourly and salaried employees, Aramark provides medical benefits that ensure people have access to these preventative care services. ⁣ ⁣ #LifeAtAramark #BreastCancerAwareness #WomensHealth ⁣

Today and every day, we proudly honor and remember the dedicated service and sacrifices of all Veterans and their families.⁣
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Today and every day, we proudly honor and remember the dedicated service and sacrifices of all Veterans and their families.⁣ ⁣ Head to our bio today to learn what we're doing to attract, engage, and retain military-connected talent!⁣ ⁣ #LifeAtAramark #VeteransDay #VeteranJobs

As a #secondchanceemployer, we`re committed to providing individuals with the skills, training, and experience necessary for successful reintegration and supporting them on their journey beyond incarceration. ⁣
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Earlier this fall, our Correctional Services` IN2WORK program and the DRCOhio proudly celebrated 10 years together by hosting an IN2WORK Gives Back event at the Northeast Reintegration Center in Cleveland. ⁣
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As a #secondchanceemployer, we're committed to providing individuals with the skills, training, and experience necessary for successful reintegration and supporting them on their journey beyond incarceration. ⁣ ⁣ Earlier this fall, our Correctional Services' IN2WORK program and the DRCOhio proudly celebrated 10 years together by hosting an IN2WORK Gives Back event at the Northeast Reintegration Center in Cleveland. ⁣ ⁣ #LifeAtAramark #IN2WORK #OhioJobs

Meet Lizabeth, a Marketing Coordinator with our Collegiate Hospitality line of business at @bloomsburgcampusdining ⭐⁣
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From creating social campaigns to connecting with her community to learning about all aspects of the operation on campus, Lizabeth goes above and beyond in reaching for remarkable!⁣
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🔗 Interested in joining one of our Collegiate Hospitality teams near you? Head to our bio to apply today! ⁣
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Meet Lizabeth, a Marketing Coordinator with our Collegiate Hospitality line of business at @bloomsburgcampusdining ⭐⁣ ⁣ From creating social campaigns to connecting with her community to learning about all aspects of the operation on campus, Lizabeth goes above and beyond in reaching for remarkable!⁣ ⁣ 🔗 Interested in joining one of our Collegiate Hospitality teams near you? Head to our bio to apply today! ⁣ ⁣ #LifeAtAramark #EmployeeSpotlight #CampusJobs
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