Stephanie Ball MS, RD, LDN, CDE

104 N
Gulfport, MISSISSIPPI 39525
US

Specialties

Pulmonary Disease
Public Speaking, Lecturing
Foodservice/Restaurant Management
Sales and Marketing
Surgery
Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free Diets
Hypertension
Developmental Disorders
Food Service
Drug-Nutrient Interactions
Exercise Physiology
Food Allergies
Renal Nutrition
Liver Disease
General Nutrition, Wellness
Postpartum Nutrition
Eating Disorders
GI/Digestive Disorders
Diabetes, Hypoglycemia
Kitchen Design
HIV/AIDS
Education, Teaching, Training
Prenatal Nutrition
Lactation Nutrition/Breast Feeding
Gerontology
Menu Planning
Dysphagia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Cholesterol Management
Healthy Eating
Food Safety
Heart Disease
Long Term Care, Nursing Home Care
Cancer/Oncology
Childhood Obesity
Vegetarianism
Autoimmune Diseases
Dieting
Weight Management

Work History

Acts Retirement Community: supervised resident meal service, maintained state regulated nutrition documentation on all residents Independent contractor with Carolina Nutrition for Somerby Retirement Community VETERANS AFFAIRS, PENSACOLA, FL JOINT AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY Clinical Dietitian Sept 2011 to July 2014 Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings. Conducted individual nutrition education based on patient’s needs, and nutrition education classes for the veteran population. Topics covered during education: weight loss, lowering blood pressure and/or cholesterol levels, and diabetes education. Assisted patients in setting individual goals. Maintained accurate patient records as required by Joint Commission HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER, HULBURT FIELD Dietitian Mar 2009 to Sept 2011 Conducted individual nutrition counseling based on patient needs. Conducted health and nutrition classes to active duty, GS and contract personnel. Assisted patients in setting individual goals. DSI Dialysis Unit Renal Dietitian Nov 2006 to Mar 2009 Traveled to three dialysis units to monitor and evaluate patient nutritional parameters. Responsible for nutritional monitoring to patients receiving peritoneal and hemodialysis. Participated in multidisciplinary rounds. Recommended medication adjustments based on patient lab values. Assisted patients in setting individual goals. South MS Regional Center Director Aug 2003 to Nov 2006 Supervised three management level foodservice staff members, one paraprofessional, and 2 Clinical Dietitians. Monitored nutritional indicators for 40 long term care residents. Maintained accurate clinical records. Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings. Participated in CQI meetings and established and monitored parameters for department. South MS Regional Center Administrative Dietitian Mar 2000 to Aug 2003 Monitored nutritional indicators for 87 long term care residents. Maintained accurate clinical records. Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings. Participated in CQI meetings and established and monitored parameters for department. Pearl River Community College Adjunct Faculty, Nutrition Course to Allied Health Students Jan 2003 to May 2003 Taught a course to allied health students. Responsibilities include teaching subject matter, administering and grading test and other assignments.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MS May 2002 MS Institution Management UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MS May 1997 BS Nutrition

Focus Age

All ages

Memberships

AADE

Payment Methods

Credit card, cash

Insurance Taken

In the process of becoming a provider with different insurance companies. Will file with your insurance company as an out of network provider once co-pay is processed.

Qualifications