Janet Keller

1274 S. Malang Road

Joplin, MO 64804
PERSONAL DATA: Married, two children, 5a 5a, excellent health
PROFESSIONAL Specialization in the clinical aspect of dietetics through the
OBJECTIVE: assessment of nutritional needs of individuals or groups and
offering principles of advice on general nutrition or for a
particular regimen.
PROFESSIONAL Registered Dietitian, Licensed- State of Missouri, Active
DATA: member of the American Dietetic Association, Renal Dietitians
Practice Group (ADA-RPG), Council of Renal Nutrition (NKF)
and Southwest Missouri Dietetic Association.
EDUCATION: M.S.: Food Science and Nutrition GPA: 3.8 (A=4) May 1982
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI 54481
B.S.: Dietetics, minor in chemistry GPA: 3.3 (A=4) May 1981
Olivet Nazarene College, Kankakee, IL 60901
EXPERIENCE: January 16, 2004 a" November 9, 2010
Freeman Nephrology & Dialysis Center, Joplin, MO
Renal Dietitian: Perform diet instruction/nutritional assessments
for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. Monthly lab
review for all patients. Monthly computerized charting.
Attend monthly unit rounds with health care team for both hemodialys
is and peritoneal dialysis patients. Developed protocols
for monitoring of specific lab values.
2003-2005
Branson Dialysis, Branson, MO
Consultant Dietitian: Perform diet instruction/nutritional assessments
for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. Monthly lab
review/charting for all patients.
February 21, 1989 a" December 22, 2003
Renal Care Group-Joplin West, Joplin, MO
Renal Dietitian. Perform diet instruction/nutritional assessments
for hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and renal transplant patients.
Monthly lab review for all patients. Subjective global
assessments for all patients. Monthly computerized charting for
all patients. Completed monthly unit rounds with health care team
for all dialysis patients. Maintain contact with area nursing homes
offering dietary recommendations/adjustments for involved patients.
Diabetic and pre-renal diet consultation for Joplin
Nephrology patients as requested.

May 27, 1986 a" November 20, 1987

St. Maryas Hospital, Decatur, IL
Clinical Dietitian. Actively involved as a member of the health care
team affecting the nutritional care of individuals and groups
for health maintenance. Assessed nutritional needs. Developed and im
plemented nutritional care plans appropriately evaluating
and reporting these results. Participated in and provided continuin
g education programs within the department, hospital
and community. Represented the hospital in community activities.
February 11,1986 a" May 23, 1986
Macon County Health Department- WIC Program, Decatur, IL
WIC Nutrition Educator. Responsibilities included the provision of
nutrition counseling to WIC clients on a person to person basis at the
time of check pick-up, appointment scheduling of WIC clients for
 certification/recertification and assessment for nutritional problems of
individuals and families through direct interviews, record, referrals or
clinic visits.
February 13, 1984 a" June 19, 1985
Health and Nutrition Services of Racine, Inc. Racine, WI
WIC Nutrition Educator. Responsibilities included the provision
of nutrition counseling to WIC clients on a person to person basis at the
time of check pick-up, the development of and/or modification of
nutrition education materials, appointment scheduling of WIC clients
for certification/recertification and assessment for nutritional problems
of individuals and families through direct interviews, record referrals
or clinic visits. Supervisory responsibility over the nutrition education
department personnel.
SKILLS * Knowledge of dietary needs of the renal population inc
luding
pre-renal, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and transplant patients.
a Able to communicate in speaking and writing a" clearly,
concisely and effectively.
a Attentive listener, able to help people identify problems and
develop solutions.
a Very organized, patient and understanding.
a Able to complete tasks assigned as scheduled without
constant supervision.
BACKGROUND Born and raised on Richland Center, Wisconsin.
AND Married July 13, 1985. My husband Rick is the
INTERESTS Executive Director of Spring River Christian Village.
We have two children. Janae is a Dental Hygienist in Joplin
and Jordan attends Carl Junction High School. We have lived
in Joplin for 23 years.

REFERENCES Dr. John Martinez

Branson Nephrology, LLC
101 Skaggs Road Suite 302
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-8288
417-334-5797
Jenny Hill- Social Worker
Freeman Nephrology & Dialysis Center
932 E. 34th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
417-347-8346
Martha Merrill- Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse
Freeman Nephrology & Dialysis Center
932 E. 34th Street
Joplin, MO 64804
417-347-8343