Carly Vong, MPH, RD (She/Her/Hers)

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As the Regional Renal RD Lead, collaborated with nephrology teams from 12 medical centers to improve patient treatment goals and quality of life measures.

Implemented successful calcium and phosphorus management with five clinics in the top 10% of company goals. Executed a plan to improve fluid outcomes for clinics by reducing patient outliers by 4-9%. Team member in strategic planning to reduce central venous catheters by 5-10% in 2021. Support the delivery of excellent nutritional care to patients by providing supervision, training, direction, guidance, and support to facility dietitians in the areas of Ventura County, Santa Barbara, Bakersfield, and the San Fernando Valley. Resource and subject matter expert to assist in the improvement of clinical quality outcomes for dialysis care patients. Identifies quality improvement opportunities to achieve CMS Conditions for Coverage and FMS quality program requirements.

Conduct metric- and research-based programs with mobile technology members in an integrated virtual care platform to reduce healthcare costs, improve outcomes, and create life-changing results for individuals and populations. Specializing in an intensive 20-week program to meet the primary goals of A1C 6.5% and daily medication adherence, member engagement in increasing daily minutes of mindfulness with 80% adherence, identification of strategies as part of a tailored sleep plan to improve sleep quality and hygiene by 25% over 8 weeks.

Expert in nutrition, weight management, and lifestyle modification driving sustained goals. https://positivechoice.org/ https://www.facebook.com/positivechoiceKP/ Facilitated diabetes prevention and perinatal programs to reduce diabetes risks, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Instruct behavior changes and strength training to achieve weight goals within 5 to 7 pounds of desired body weight. Develop corporate program materials to support culturally diverse groups and backgrounds.

Consultant of evidence-based education and research in nutrition for surgery. Research team member in innovation for the safest and best perioperative nutrition practices based on accepted Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles. Covid-19 Related Layoff. Interfaced with hospital prospects to implement specialized nutrition protocols and decrease hospital stay by 1 to 3 days. Staff researcher and collaborator of innovation in healthcare nutrition products. Supported the Brand Team in content creation resulting in a 30% increase in quarterly sales.

Collaborator of a specific diet study as a therapeutic intervention for people with multiple sclerosis. Department of Neurology, http://www.ohsu.edu/ms Managed a randomized controlled trial to test hypotheses of reduced fatigue, pro-inflammatory, and lipid biomarkers in patients with MS. Developed a 12-week dietary intervention and ensured subject adherence at least 80% of the time during the study. Created nutrition workshops and a curriculum while recruiting the goal of 68 study participants.

Instructor of lifestyle modification and behavior change science in weight management. http://kp.org/healthengagement

Certified Childbirth Educator (ICCE) in 2016 through the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA). Instructor of childbirth education. Facilitator of wellness presentations at corporate and community sites.

Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR), November 2014 - January 2020. Served as Regional Renal Dietitian Chair for two years. Interdisciplinary care provider working in outpatient and inpatient setting with chronic kidney disease and dialysis patients. Led an outreach program to educate patients with kidney disease on healthier eating habits with follow-ups that resulted in a 7% reduction in phosphorus levels, a marker of a highly-processed food diet. Led a pilot study in diabetes self-management to improve A1C levels >/= 8.

Managerial consultant providing operational and clinical oversight of nutrition services in long-term care facilities. Implemented safer dining and kitchen practices to improve cleanliness and sanitation by 30%. Managed complete implementation of software to improve meal efficiency and satisfaction by 25%.

Methodically separated components of adipose tissue, blood, plasma, saliva, and urine samples in the Adventist Health Study-2 (AHS-2), which correlated lower risk of cancer and heart disease in vegetarians.