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Carolyn Haverstock

Fall River,NS

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience providing evidence-based nutrition care in acute and ambulatory settings. Areas of expertise include Malnutrition, Renal and Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, and Gastrointestinal conditions. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and culturally sensitive care. Committed to promoting improved health outcomes by planning, developing, and providing effective patient education initiatives.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Dietitian Hemodialysis Unit

Nova Scotia Health
Northern Zone (CEHHC), Nova Scotia
10.2014 - Current
  • Perform nutrition assessments following the nutrition care process, followed by the implementation and evaluation of nutrition care plans, using proficient knowledge in renal nutrition.
  • Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary team members, patients, and their families, with an emphasis on providing individualized care through counseling and education to help individuals manage their chronic diseases.
  • Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
  • Management of initiatives including: patient vegetable garden, annual patient Christmas dinner, and Taste and Learn sessions.
  • Preceptor to both new dietitian hires and clinical dietetic interns.
  • Member of the provincial renal dietitian working group.

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

Nova Scotia Health
Colchester Regional Hospital/CEHHC, Truro, NS
02.2007 - 11.2014
  • Performed nutrition assessments and implementation/evaluation of nutrition care plan as outlined above
  • Communicated with multidisciplinary team regarding patient care plans.
  • Disciplines included: General medicine, ICU, Stroke, Palliative care, Mental Health
  • Preceptor to both new dietitian hires and clinical dietetic interns.

Clinical Dietitian, Outpatient and Diabetes Center

Colchester East Hants Health Authority
Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, NS
05.2004 - 02.2007
  • Performed nutrition assessments and implemented/evaluated nutrition care plans for clients of the Diabetes Center and Outpatient Nutrition Clinic.
  • Counseling clients on lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes, including meal planning and food budgeting strategies.
  • Facilitated group education sessions for diabetes management and heart health for clients and families.
  • Revised nutrition referral form.
  • Provided staff relief for the inpatient dietitian in the areas of ICU, Surgery, and General Medicine.

Dietitian, Clinical/Administrative

Annaplosis Community Health Center
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
09.2003 - 05.2004
  • Performed nutrition assessment and implemented/evaluated nutrition care plans for clients of the Diabetes Center and Outpatient Nutrition Clinic.
  • Provided management for inpatient meal delivery and cafeteria service.
  • Member of community committees, including the Annapolis Royal Meals on Wheels program, Family Resource Center, and Annapolis Valley Healthy School Promoting Project.

Dietitian

Atlantic Superstore
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
03.2003 - 09.2003
  • Developed and conducted cooking classes for community participants, with a focus on health promotion, including heart health and diabetes management.
  • Conducted grocery store tours for individuals and groups presenting with a variety of clinical conditions, including education on label reading and food budgeting.
  • Organized and delivered community wellness events and programs as a member of the Atlantic Super Store Wellness Team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Human Nutrition

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS
05-2003

Integrated Dietetic Internship Program -

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS
12-2002

Volunteer Experience

Community Nutrition Volunteer, Fall River NS area, 2012-current

Delivery of nutrition presentations to daycare's, schools and church groups supporting health promotion.

Planning and leading cooking sessions for St Johns United Church Youth Group promoting intergenerational support and food security.

Executive Board Member, Bedford Skating Club, 2012-2021

Held various positions including member at large, vice president and president

Contributed to club governance, event planning, and membership engagement

Timeline

Clinical Dietitian Hemodialysis Unit

Nova Scotia Health
10.2014 - Current

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

Nova Scotia Health
02.2007 - 11.2014

Clinical Dietitian, Outpatient and Diabetes Center

Colchester East Hants Health Authority
05.2004 - 02.2007

Dietitian, Clinical/Administrative

Annaplosis Community Health Center
09.2003 - 05.2004

Dietitian

Atlantic Superstore
03.2003 - 09.2003

Bachelor of Science - Applied Human Nutrition

Mount Saint Vincent University

Integrated Dietetic Internship Program -

Mount Saint Vincent University

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