Patricia Brathwaite, EdD, MPH, RDN, LDN, FAND
ACEND Practitioner Representative, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
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POSITION | Skills/Attributes associated with the position | Examples of how I have demonstrated outcomes for each skill/attribute that qualify me for the position |
ACEND Practitioner Representative, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) |
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1. As the Nutritional Service Director of an 180-bed long-term care and rehabilitation facility, I had at least 10 students that were trained in my department. 2. Currently I am serving my second term as an ACEND program reviewer. 3. For more than 10 years I educated undergraduate students |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Fresenius Medical Care | Renal Dietitan | 1 year |
Miami Dade College | Adjunct - Faculty | 9 years |
Dr Pat the RD LLC | Consulting Dietitian | 12 years |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Nominating Chair | NOBIDAN | 2013 - 2014 | As the chair of the Nominating Committee I was able to identify the potential leaders for the National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition (NOBIDAN). I led a 3-person task force in its recruitment of 8 candidates for the NOBIDAN Executive Board for the following year. | |
President Elect | Miami Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2015 - 2016 | In addition, to serving as a member of the board of directors and the administrative council in Miami, I arranged continuing education programs, meetings, seminars and workshop for the district. This period prepared me for the responsibilities and functions of the President. | |
President | Miami Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2016 - 2017 | While serving as the presiding officer of the administrative council in Miami, I successfully ensured that all the obligations and tasks were done following the By-laws. During this time I also served as a member of the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , Districts Presidents Administrative Council |
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
The responsibilities of RDNs in the future will be extended and more knowledge will be required, to assure the quality dietetics and nutrition education programs will have to adjust their standards to keep up with the changes. As the Practitioner Representative of the RDNs it will give me the opportunity to help improve and guarantee a better future of our profession.
Campaign Statement
It will be a privilege representing you. My extensive experience is just one of my many qualities that I will carry in to this position. I will make sure that the high standards for our profession are upheld. Thank you in advance for your support