meet cindy, registered dietitian
How large of a role does food play in treatment? With over 30 years of experience in the dietary field, Cindy plays a key role in addressing that very question. By working within our communities, she helps our residents recover through carefully curated, adjustable diet plans that aim to complement their long-term treatment.
an avenue for impact
Though Cindy has been a Registered Dietitian at Ciena for the last five years, her overall experience spans much further. She was always interested in how food affects the body – down to the biomechanical interactions – and dedicated her studies toward earning a science master’s focused on nutrition.
In recent years, Cindy transferred her knowledge from the theoretical to the practical. By becoming an active part of our caregiver team, she now takes what she learned to help support residents in need.
Working with a wide range of residents and conditions has made my role challenging and rewarding.
- Cindy L., Registered Dietitian, MS, RD
a deeper look into nutritION
In the world of healthcare, there’s never a one-size-fits-all solution for residents. That means Cindy rarely has a typical day in our communities. She meets with residents who come with a variety of food preferences and medical conditions, which calls for flexibility and adaptability in her planning. That’s why she’s involved with each resident’s entire treatment process – from admission to discharge.
Cindy focuses on several factors to inform a resident’s diet. What should they eat? How will they eat it? Are they at a healthy weight? What stands out in their lab results? These are just some of the questions Registered Dietitians consider to direct treatment. It can be a daunting collection of details, but the results speak for themselves.
My positive, outgoing personality helps patients feel comfortable reaching out, which allows me to better support them through their care journey.
- Cindy L., Registered Dietitian, MS, RD
communities built on collaboration
Ciena communities are home to a number of professions – Nurses, Activities Directors, Therapists, Social Workers, and more. Each one plays an important, often specialized role that helps ensure our residents receive the best care possible each day.
This also means that no one works in a vacuum. As a Registered Dietitian at Ciena, Cindy collaborates and shares insights with the larger team so everyone can obtain a fuller, more holistic picture of each resident. This helps ensure more successful treatment for the people they care for each day – what is often the driving motivator for so many of our caregivers.
One of the most impactful moments is seeing a resident admitted in a compromised state – malnourished or unable to eat – and watching them improve through proper nutrition support and care to the point where they can return home.
- Cindy L., Registered Dietitian, MS, RD
dietitian careers at ciena
Cindy’s decision to join Ciena goes further than being able to support residents each day. With leadership involvement, she also enjoys support to help grow her career in a nurturing environment. "I appreciate the support from the Ciena organization, who provide guidance, encouragement, and recognition,” she said. Cindy is also able to take advantage of competitive career benefits such as tuition reimbursement, work/life balance initiatives, employee assistance program services, and more.
Whatever your experience level, our dietary service team offers a wide variety of career opportunities. From Dietary Aide to Registered Dietitian, you too can play a role in impacting the lives of others with every meal.
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