Carrie Oye
Luverne
Summary
Seasoned Director of Dietary Services known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in menu planning, nutritional analysis, and regulatory compliance. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to enhance operational efficiency and team performance. Committed to maintaining high standards of dietary services and customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Dietary Services/Registered Dietician
Luverne Minnesota Veterans Home
Luverne
11.2013 - Current
- Scheduled staff hours based on operational needs while ensuring labor costs stayed within budget parameters.
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and standards for the dietary department.
- Implemented strategies for minimizing waste through careful portion control practices.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Maintained records related to staffing numbers, production reports, cost analysis, nutrition data collection forms.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure high standards of cleanliness were maintained.
- Monitored performance of kitchen personnel and provided training when needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient operation of the dietary services department.
- Implemented and trained entire VA staff on IDDSI diet
Consultant Registered Dietitian
Good Samaritan Society
Luverne, Edgerton, Pipestone And Windom
02.2004 - 09.2019
- Evaluated menus at nursing homes to ensure adherence to state regulations related to nutrition standards.
- Monitored client progress throughout the course of treatment and adjusted diet plans accordingly.
- Analyzed recipes for accuracy regarding calorie counts, fat content, carbohydrate levels, sodium amounts.
- Created meal plans for patients with special dietary requirements such as diabetes or food allergies.
- Reviewed lab results from blood tests or other diagnostic tests in order to evaluate nutrient deficiencies or excesses.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals including physicians and nurses to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Provided in-services for all staff at SNF, including special diets, Frazier Free Water Protocol, dysphagia, CMS regulations, etc.
Designated Coordinator
Rock County Opportunities
Luverne
08.2009 - 11.2013
- Responsible for meeting the state standards under the 245 B statute for disabled clients.
- Creating MARS, administering medication as needed, and keeping all medications and MD orders up to date.
- Responsible for all paperwork and documentation for disabled clients.
- Responsible for writing achievable goals, behavior support plans, and making sure staff run the programs correctly.
- Responsible for teaching clients job skills and finding employment opportunities for clients with all abilities.
- Organizing services for my clients, such as medical care, meals on wheels, mental health services, and other services for which they were eligible.
- Provided dysphagia training and mandated reporter training to all staff.
Dietary Director/Registered Dietician
Pipestone Good Samaritan Center
Pipestone
09.2001 - 01.2008
- Developed diets to meet nutritional requirements for people with special conditions.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations related to food service operations.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop special diets for patients with allergies or medical conditions.
- Created reports detailing nutrition services activities, budget status, and other relevant information.
- Prepared menus, recipes, and diet plans in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to review policies and procedures.
Education
Dietetic Intern
Dietetic Intern University of Wisconsin Hospital
Madison, WI08-1996
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05-1995
Skills
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Food safety compliance
- Time management abilities
- Process improvement
- ServSafe food manager
- Professional demeanor
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
- MN Licensed Dietitian
Affiliations
- Participate in assisting the Food Shelf/Luverne Backpack Food Program by being on the board and purchasing foods for the program
- Participant on the Music Ministry Group and Grace Lutheran Church to plan and sing contemporary worship music
Timeline
Director of Dietary Services/Registered Dietician
Luverne Minnesota Veterans Home
11.2013 - Current
Designated Coordinator
Rock County Opportunities
08.2009 - 11.2013
Consultant Registered Dietitian
Good Samaritan Society
02.2004 - 09.2019
Dietary Director/Registered Dietician
Pipestone Good Samaritan Center
09.2001 - 01.2008
Dietetic Intern
Dietetic Intern University of Wisconsin Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
North Dakota State University
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