Suzy Gomes
Nutrition Services Technician | Diet Clerk | Hospital Food & Nutrition Services Professional
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About
Experienced Nutrition Services professional with extensive acute care hospital, rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, and community nutrition experience. Skilled in inpatient diet office operations, therapeutic diet processing, patient meal service coordination, and interdisciplinary communication with nursing and dietitians. Proficient in Computrition and MEDITECH for diet order entry, menu management, and patient meal processing.
Strong background in Diet Clerk and Dietetic Technician roles with extensive clinical training and WIC program experience. Bilingual in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Experience
Diet Clerk at HCA Florida Blake Hospital (2026-06 – Present)
- Process inpatient physician diet orders using Computrition and MEDITECH
- Coordinate therapeutic diet changes with nursing and clinical dietitians
- Assist patients with menu selections based on prescribed medical diets
- Ensure tray accuracy and compliance with dietary restrictions
- Maintain real-time updates in electronic diet office system
- Provide patient-centered customer service in acute care environment
Meal Site Aide at You Thrive Florida (2025-07 – 2026-03)
- Supported community meal distribution and nutrition programs
- Maintained food safety compliance including temperature monitoring
- Assisted participants with dietary needs and meal service support
Dietary Aide at Northbrook Center for Rehabilitation (2024-02 – 2025-10)
- Prepared and delivered meals according to therapeutic diet orders
- Assisted residents during meal service and monitored dietary compliance
- Maintained sanitation and infection control standards
- Collaborated with dietary manager and nursing staff
Cashier / Customer Service at Paradise Air Plants (2023-03 – 2024-03)
- Provided customer service and handled point-of-sale transactions
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries
Dietary Aide / Server at Trinity Place Assisted Living (2020-08 – 2021-11)
- Delivered meals according to physician-ordered therapeutic diets
- Assisted residents during dining service
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards
- Collaborated with dietary team to ensure meal accuracy
Server at The Villas at Sunset Bay (2016 – 2020)
- Provided meal service in senior living environment
- Delivered trays according to dietary restrictions and resident needs
- Assisted with dining room operations and sanitation procedures
- Supported dietary staff with service quality and accuracy
COVID-19 Screener at St. Mark's Village
Temporary Position
- Conducted health screening for staff, visitors, and vendors
- Followed infection control and safety protocols
- Maintained accurate screening documentation
Diet Technician / Diet Clerk (1999 – 2001)
- Processed therapeutic diet orders and assisted with patient menu planning
- Supported registered dietitians with inpatient nutrition workflows
- Maintained communication between clinical and food service departments
Dietetic Technician / Diet Clerk at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center (1999 – 2000)
- Supported inpatient diet office operations and diet order processing
- Assisted clinical nutrition staff with meal coordination and updates
- Maintained accurate documentation in hospital systems
Consultant at American Health Foundation (1996 – 1997)
- Supported nutrition-related research and public health initiatives
- Assisted with program development and health education projects
Clinical Internship & WIC Experience at White Plains Hospital Center, St. Agnes Hospital, Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, Department of Children and Families / WIC Program (1997 – 1998)
Post-Internship Experience
- Provided nutrition education and counseling support for WIC participants
- Assisted with client assessments, eligibility documentation, and program services
- Supported maternal and child health nutrition initiatives
Dietary Aide at Maryknoll Sisters Nursing Home (1989 – 1994)
- Assisted with meal preparation and service in long-term care setting
- Followed therapeutic diet guidelines and dietary restrictions
- Maintained sanitation and food safety standards
- Provided compassionate resident care
Education
Associate Degree in Dietetic Technology – Westchester Community College
