Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist

I am an accomplished healthcare professional with a diverse background and a commitment to excellence. I have recently completed an intensive 11-month (~1500 hours) clinical-focused dietetic internship at Brigham & Women's Hospital. In addition to my MD degree, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of medicine. Currently working as an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian in a weekend position at Brigham & Women's Hospital, I deliver patient-centered care, build strong relationships, and provide personalized education and support for improved health outcomes. With a background in cardiology clinical trials, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a strong research acumen. I am particularly drawn to the field of bariatrics and aspire to specialize in weight management. My exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, coupled with an unwavering commitment to accuracy, enable me to thrive in challenging and high-pressure environments. With a composed demeanor, even in difficult situations, I am poised to make a meaningful contribution to the field of dietetics, medicine, and clinical research as a whole.

Completed all DPD courses along with Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Life University

Transferred in 2nd year of Medical Sciences and completed all core and elective rotations. I was awarded the Doctor of Medicine Degree in 2016.

Atlantic University School of Medicine

Completed four quarters of Basic Sciences courses of Doctor of Medicine Degree.

American International Medical University

•   Deliver patient-centered care, building strong relationships and providing personalized education and support for improved health outcomes
•   Collaborate confidently with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes
•   Foster excellent interdisciplinary relationships with physicians, nurses, managers, and administration, staying updated on nutritional trends and effectively communicating with patient care staff to enhance overall patient care
•   Build rapport with patients and families, emphasizing non-judgmental and empathetic communication while providing comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to patients' needs, including behavioral change treatment modalities
•   Conduct patient assessments, develop customized nutrition care plans, and adhere to established standards of practice. Work primarily on weekends, delivering comprehensive nutrition care to inpatient and hospitalized patients in a per-diem capacity

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian (Weekend position)

•   Gained hands-on experience in nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation of patient's nutritional status, including patients who require specialized nutrition support, such as enteral and parenteral nutrition
•   Assisted in developing individualized nutrition care plans based on clinical, biochemical, and socio-economic factors, including calculating nutrient needs and monitoring laboratory values
•   Effectively communicated recommendations through written and verbal systems, including collaborating with the medical team to adjust feeding regimens and troubleshoot issues
•   Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, to develop and implement nutrition interventions for patients that lead to improved care coordination and patient satisfaction
•   Counseled individuals and groups with diverse nutritional needs, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, on topics like weight and disease management
•   Participated in quality improvement programs and food service department audits to ensure continuous improvement of patient care

Dietetic Intern

•   Assisted in the management of a new business set-up for distribution to retailers and wholesalers
•   Managed a team of eight direct reports supporting forty employees
•   Processed orders and maintained sales, financial, statistical, training, employee, orders, expense records
•   Analyzed and updated IT systems
•   Ensured quality objectives and delivery deadlines were met
•   Administered stock control and initiated, coordinated, and enforced optimal operational policies and procedures
•   Set up the layout and ensured efficient space utilization. Oversaw receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations
•   Maintained standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security
•   Liaised with suppliers, clients, and transport companies, received feedback, and monitored service quality

Warehouse Manager

•   Facilitated the enrollment of potential subjects in new or existing cardiology clinical trials, reviewing, evaluating, and determining eligibility
•   Conducted patient screenings to determine eligibility and compliance
•   Created and prepared necessary documents and forms to support site function for clinical research, protocol and/or site-specific logs and tracking documents, study start-up, site calibration logs, screening forms, source documents, and advertising submissions to IRB or sponsor
•   Collected and maintained clinical data for enrolled subjects
•   Assessed, graded, documented, and recorded clinical toxicities and adverse events according to
protocol-specific grading criteria and in the context
•   Obtained data collection: vitals, ECG, biopsy collection
•   Assisted Principal or Sub Investigator in other diagnostic examinations, and obtained photos or other protocol-specific procedures
•   Submitted reports of serious adverse events to the sponsor, IRB, and other agencies as required per the protocol and federal guidelines

Clinical Research Coordinator

Ritesh Bhatia

English

Native or bilingual proficiency

Hindi

Full professional proficiency

Clinical Dietitian

Assistant Professor at Life University

Director of Nutrition & Food Service at Emory University Hospital

I oversaw Ritesh's training while he completed his dietetic internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital.  Ritesh is hardworking, personable, and highly motivated.  He is ambitious, goal oriented and a good communicator.  He got along well with his peers and functioned well within a team.

Ritesh Bhatia

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