Emilee Maxfield
Richmond
Summary
Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with over 7 years of experience in diabetes management. Proven ability to multitask effectively and maintain high productivity levels. Expertise in patient education, insulin management, and dietary planning to enhance patient outcomes. Strong communication skills and proficiency in diabetes technology training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Research Interventionist
Healthy Lifestyles Center at CHoR
Richmond
09.2023 - Current
- Operate as a Diabetes Health Coach for adolescents and young adults (ages 16-22 years old).
- Conduct 1:1 session x 6 months, reviewing topics related to diabetes management and healthcare transition readiness with goal of preparing participants to successfully move from pediatric to adult care while avoiding any significant gaps in care.
- Meet with parents at beginning and conclusion of intervention to discuss wrap around support goals and progress.
- Complete follow up documentation in EMR and convert audio recordings for research team review.
- Assist participants with scheduling follow ups via Calendly.
- Provide intermittent coaching & support for participants, as desired.
- Have worked with 8 total families during the study timeframe, with 75 total hours of coaching provided to present date (typically conducted after hours).
Omnipod Certified Pump Trainer (CPT) - Contract
Insulet
Richmond
01.2023 - Current
- Receive & accept referrals via training portal.
- Complete a timely pre-training assessment with patient to assist Physician with accurately calculating pump settings & discuss potential training accommodations.
- Schedule insulin pump training with patient based on convenient time and location (often working evenings & weekends).
- Complete insulin pump training per company training checklist and policy.
- Complete a courtesy 24-hour follow up phone call, along with follow-up per company policy (5-7 days).
- Upload training documentation in concise and timely manner.
- Communicate with Clinical and or Territory manager, as needed, to coordinate patient care or to discuss questions or concerns.
- Collaborate with Physicians or APPs to carry out orders as specified and to discuss patient training needs, follow up or concerns.
Pediatric Diabetes Educator - Full Time
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Richmond
11.2020 - Current
- Provide diabetes self management education and support to children and families at diagnosis (both in and outpatient).
- Attend pre-shift, daily team huddles to review patient care and concerns for the day.
- Collaborate daily with interdisciplinary team members on patient care (MD, APP, RN, RD, SW, Health Psych etc).
- Routinely meet with families during clinic visits for intermittent touch points & refresher education.
- Train families on use of both insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
- Obtain blood sugar data for review & medication adjustments in between patient visits.
- Suggest recommendations for medication titration under the supervision of the patient's MD or APP.
- Teach virtual classes on current or emerging diabetes technologies.
- Collaborate with DSS for foster family training and education.
- Participate in Family Partnership Meetings, as needed.
- Participate in Complex Care meetings monthly (discuss up to 5 patients per month).
- Assist with annual ERP review and program audits.
- Provide diabetes education related in-services to staff.
- Participate in community education, including annual school nursing seminars.
- Maintain Diabetes Medical Management Plans as changes are made (responsible for obtaining MD review/signature and faxing them to the schools).
- Arrange for, track and manage clinic samples and supplies (including outreach to rep to coordinate, stocking supplies and intermittently checking for expired products).
- Act as clinic liaison for local breakthrough T1D chapter.
Registered Dietitian
Somatus
Richmond
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Complete nutrition assessments per nurse care manager referral, current average case load of 100 members.
- Provide telephonic or virtual dietary counseling for multiple co-morbidities, most commonly focused on kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and weight loss.
- Assist with member directed goal setting and completion.
- Assess for and report other care management needs outside realm of nutrition to care team.
- Participate in regional clinical rounds 4 times a week.
- Document assessments and care coordination needs accurately and timely.
- Utilize excel to track case load and maintain gaps in care data (i.e. Hemoglobin A1c tracking).
Diabetes Clinician
ShareCare
Richmond
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Educate both adults and pediatrics on principals of DSME according to ADA standards in both inpatient and outpatient arena (type 1,2 and gestational).
- Completed bariatric and weight management evaluations for those with elevated A1c.
- Analyze data to assist with blood glucose trend management and devise plan of care in collaboration with the patient's existing health care team.
- Provide insulin pump training (Tandem certified).
- Provide Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) training.
- Assist with accepting referrals and scheduling patients for DSME in a timely manner.
- Utilize both Epic and DiaWeb charting systems to complete medical documentation in timely manner.
- Assist with tracking inpatient metrics.
- Maintain flexibility and rotate to other healthcare centers to assist team members as needed.
- Conduct daily and monthly maintenance of DCA Vantage Diabetes Analyzer (A1c machines).
- Participate in monthly staff meetings to receive updates pertinent to duties.
- Participate in community events annually to provide education and awareness of profession and DSME.
- Participate in monthly/quarterly company visits to stay abreast on new diabetes related technology entering the market.
Education
Dietetic Internship -
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human, Nutrition, Foods & Exercise
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2012
Skills
- Greater Richmond Area Nutrition & Dietetics (GRAND)
- American Diabetes Association
Certification
• Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, 06/01/20-12/01/30
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, 08/01/16-07/01/27
• Omnipod Certified Pump Trainer (CPT), 06/01/21-Present
DASH Certified, Omnipod 5 Certified
• Medtronic Certified Pump Trainer (CPT), 01/01/21-Present Minimed 770G certified, Minimed 780G certified, Guardian 3&4 certified
• Tandem Certified Pump Trainer (CPT), 06/01/19-Present
Tandem T-Slim X2 certified, Tandem Mobi Certified
• Libre Competent, 03/01/19-Present
Competent in Libre 14 day, Libre 2, Libre 2 and 3+ and their respective insulin pump compatibility.
• Dexcom Competent, 03/01/19-Present
Competent in G6/G7 models and their respective insulin pump compatibility.
• Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management, 10/01/17-Present
A 35 hour certificate of training offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. On sight lecture and training completed in Chicago, Illinois from October 19, 2017 to October 21, 2017.
• Breastfeeding Training Certification, 03/01/16
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, 08/01/16-07/01/27
• Omnipod Certified Pump Trainer (CPT), 06/01/21-Present
DASH Certified, Omnipod 5 Certified
• Medtronic Certified Pump Trainer (CPT), 01/01/21-Present Minimed 770G certified, Minimed 780G certified, Guardian 3&4 certified
• Tandem Certified Pump Trainer (CPT), 06/01/19-Present
Tandem T-Slim X2 certified, Tandem Mobi Certified
• Libre Competent, 03/01/19-Present
Competent in Libre 14 day, Libre 2, Libre 2 and 3+ and their respective insulin pump compatibility.
• Dexcom Competent, 03/01/19-Present
Competent in G6/G7 models and their respective insulin pump compatibility.
• Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management, 10/01/17-Present
A 35 hour certificate of training offered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. On sight lecture and training completed in Chicago, Illinois from October 19, 2017 to October 21, 2017.
• Breastfeeding Training Certification, 03/01/16
Awards
- Ann Robbins Scholarship, VCU Health, 08/01/15, Monetary aid scholarship granted to one Dietetic Intern deemed 'most likely to succeed' in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
- Received a Team Collaboration superlative from CHoR Peds Endo, 2023
- Received a Patient Advocacy superlative CHoR Peds Endo, 2024
Timeline
Volunteer Research Interventionist
Healthy Lifestyles Center at CHoR
09.2023 - Current
Omnipod Certified Pump Trainer (CPT) - Contract
Insulet
01.2023 - Current
Pediatric Diabetes Educator - Full Time
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
11.2020 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Somatus
01.2020 - 11.2020
Diabetes Clinician
ShareCare
03.2018 - 01.2020
Dietetic Internship -
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Bachelor of Science - Human, Nutrition, Foods & Exercise
Virginia Tech