Rachel Smith

About Rachel

Results-oriented, prior U.S. Navy Officer and Registered Dietitian with thirteen years of progressively higher leadership and management experience, ready to promote to expanded responsibilities that enhance readiness, health, and wellness. Accomplished clinician experienced in delivering high quality, patient-centric care, with a strong capacity to lead teams, and collaborates to devise and develop care plans. Demonstrated ability to consistently monitor regulatory procedures to ensure standards are met and surpassed. Talented educator recognized for guiding, mentoring and training student residents, dietetic interns, nurses and new graduates. Documented skills in strategic planning, communication methodologies and data analysis gleaned from experience working in U.S. and operational healthcare settings.

Approach to care

Provides ‘person-centered’ care focusing on individualized nutrition needs that addresses specific health goals, dietary needs, and lifestyle. I’ve worked in a variety of settings including a large medical center, small medical treatment facilities, overseas hospitals, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief (post hurricane destruction) and operational settings, working with and leading teams in the delivery of high standards of patient care and safety.

Your first session with Rachel

Our first session is a chance to connect and truly gain crucial information regarding your lifestyle. This includes sleep, stress, exercise routine, typical meals and snacks. I won’t provide a generic meal-plan, as I want to evaluate your entire lifestyle.

Location

📍 Jacksonville , Florida

Education

MBA from Lamar University; MS in Nutrition from SUNY Oneonta; BS in food science from Florida State University

Hobbies

Working out, walking, going to the beach and traveling! I’ve visited 45 of 63 U.S. National parks; I’ve been to 48 of 50 states and over 30 countries! In my downtime I love spending time with my husband and cat.

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