Patricia Pagán Cruz
Barceloneta
Summary
Professional with strong background in clinical nutrition and patient care, emphasizing evidence-based dietary plans and nutritional counseling. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, adapting to changing needs while ensuring positive patient outcomes. Expertise in medical nutrition therapy, nutritional assessments, and developing personalized nutrition plans. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach in achieving optimal health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Manatí Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Conduct nutrition assessments, develop tailored diet plans, and coordinate with healthcare teams to support patient recovery and outcomes.
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Hospital Pavía Santurce
09.2020 - Current
Conduct nutrition assessments, develop tailored diet plans, and coordinate with healthcare teams to support patient recovery and outcomes.
Renal Dietitian
Atlantis Healthcare Group
08.2022 - 06.2023
Provide renal nutrition care by assessing patients, tailoring diet plans, and reviewing labs, coordinating with healthcare teams on anemia and bone disease management, and delivering education to patients and families.
WIC Nutritionist
WIC Program
06.2021 - 07.2022
Conduct nutritional assessments, determine program eligibility, and provide individual and group education on nutrition, breastfeeding, and health, including child development screenings and referrals.
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Hospital UPR Dr. Federico Trilla
12.2020 - 06.2021
Provide inpatient and outpatient medical nutrition therapy, including bariatric surgery candidates, conduct nutrition assessments, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with additional administrative duties in foodservice supervision.
Dietetic Internship Program
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
07.2018 - 07.2019
Completed supervised practice in clinical, administrative, community, and research settings, providing medical nutrition therapy under the guidance of Registered Dietitians.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Puerto Rico: Medical Science Campus
San Juan06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Puerto Rico: Río Piedras Campus
San Juan03-2018
Skills
- Electronic Health Records
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Written and verbal communication
- Evidence-based nutrition counseling
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Public speaking & professional presentations
- Adaptability & cultural sensitivity
Clinical Practicum Experience
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Manatí, Puerto Rico
June 2024-July 2025 / January 2025-May 2025
- Supervised evaluations and treatments in speech, language, swallowing, and cognition in a rehabilitation setting.
Hospital Universitario de Adultos (UDH), San Juan, Puerto Rico
January 2025 - May 2025
- Supervised evaluations and treatments in speech, language, swallowing, and cognition in acute and inpatient setting.
COLABORA, San Juan, Puerto Rico
January 2025 - May 2025
- Supervised speech and language treatments to pediatric clients in a private practice setting.
Clínica de Servicios Especializados en la Comunicación (CLISEC), San Juan, Puerto Rico
August 2024 - December 2024
- Supervised individual and group speech therapy sessions using the SPEAK OUT! program with adults diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and/or related neurological conditions in a university clinic.
Proyecto Interdisciplinario de Excelencia en Servicios (PIES), San Juan, Puerto Rico
August 2024 - December 2024
- Supervised speech and language treatments to pediatric clients in a university clinic.
Timeline
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Manatí Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Renal Dietitian
Atlantis Healthcare Group
08.2022 - 06.2023
WIC Nutritionist
WIC Program
06.2021 - 07.2022
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Hospital UPR Dr. Federico Trilla
12.2020 - 06.2021
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian
Hospital Pavía Santurce
09.2020 - Current
Dietetic Internship Program
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
07.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Puerto Rico: Medical Science Campus
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Puerto Rico: Río Piedras Campus
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