Bridgewater, New Jersey

Francesca Gencarelli

Registered DietitianClinical DietitianClinical Preceptor

Registered Dietitian providing nutrition care in post-acute, long-term care, hospital, and rehabilitation settings. Experienced in clinical assessments, MDS documentation, staff training, and interdisciplinary care.

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About

Professional Summary

Hardworking, highly motivated professional, eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging a seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives.

Resourceful and results-driven, with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

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Clinical Nutrition Leadership

Leads nutrition care for post-acute, long-term care, and adult day populations. Conducts comprehensive assessments, MDS documentation, and individualized care plans. Increased reimbursement through PDPM by implementing malnutrition identification systems, and improved operations by revising policies and optimizing menu systems.

Education, Mentorship & Interdisciplinary Care

Trains and mentors staff, delivers clinical education and in-service presentations, and serves as a clinical preceptor for university dietetic internship programs. Collaborates across interdisciplinary and dining teams, with prior experience specializing in ICU nutrition at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and nutrition care for TBI, stroke, cardiac, and orthopedic patients at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.

Capabilities

Areas of Expertise

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  • Clinical Nutrition Management
  • PDPM Optimization
  • MDS Assessments
  • Regulatory Compliance (CMS)
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Program Development
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Data Analysis & Reporting

Career

Professional Experience

Parker at Somerset Post-Acute Rehab & Skilled Nursing

Somerset, NJ · 2012 – Present

  1. Clinical Dietitian

    December 2012 – Present
    • Lead nutrition care for post-acute, long-term care, and adult day populations.
    • Conduct comprehensive assessments, MDS documentation, and individualized care plans.
    • Increased reimbursement through PDPM by implementing malnutrition identification systems.
    • Train and mentor staff; deliver clinical education and in-service presentations.
    • Improved operations by revising policies and optimizing menu systems.
    • Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
    • Coordinate with dining team for menu development, planning, and adjustments.
    • Serve as clinical preceptor for University Dietetic Internship Programs.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

New Brunswick, NJ · 2004 – 2019

  1. Clinical Dietitian

    November 2004 – January 2019
    • Delivered medical nutrition therapy across diverse populations, specializing in ICU.
    • Developed evidence-based care plans for complex conditions.
    • Led ICU nutrition education sessions for clinical staff.
    • Served as preceptor for dietetic interns.
    • Provided therapeutic diet education for chronic and acute diseases.

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Chester, NJ · 2008 – 2013

  1. Clinical Dietitian

    September 2008 – December 2013
    • Managed nutrition care for TBI, stroke, cardiac, and orthopedic patients, including management of complex conditions requiring enteral/parenteral nutrition.
    • Educated patients and families on therapeutic diets and monitored outcomes.
    • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support recovery.

Private Nutrition Consultant

Self-employed · Somerset, NJ · 2006 – 2007

  1. Private Nutrition Consultant

    May 2006 – October 2007
    • Designed individualized nutrition and weight management programs in a health and fitness setting.
    • Delivered corporate and community nutrition seminars.
    • Completed editing on a nutrition chapter for a textbook.

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, North

2004

  1. Acting Director / Clinical Dietitian

    June 2004 – November 2004
    • Managed department operations, staffing, budgeting, and supervisory duties.
    • Ensured regulatory compliance with local and state health department regulations, conducted audits, and prepared the annual budget.
    • Provided medical nutrition therapy, developed individualized care plans, coordinated multidisciplinary care, and provided therapeutic diet education.

Academic

Education

Dietetic Internship Program

Rutgers University

Didactic Program in Dietetics

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Science

Public Health (Honors)

Stockton University

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology

Stockton University

Credentials

Certifications

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Certified Eden Associate

Curriculum Vitae

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Contact

Let’s connect

I’m exploring opportunities in clinical nutrition and dietetics. I’d welcome a conversation.

Email contact@francescagencarelli.com
Location Bridgewater, New Jersey