Gena Pierce

Provided outpatient medical nutrition therapy for diverse patient needs, including diabetes, CKD, cardiovascular disease, GI disorders, and pediatric nutrition. Served as Quality Coordinator for an ADA-accredited DSMES program, ensuring diabetes education aligned with national standards.

Delivered intensive pre- and post-operative bariatric nutrition counseling across satellite clinics and telehealth. Ensured continuity of care and adherence to clinical pathways in a high-volume surgical environment, supporting long-term weight management outcomes.

Provided personalized virtual nutrition therapy using EMRs and collaboration tools. Supported behavior-change goal setting and adapted quickly to new protocols and platforms to help drive service growth.

Led one-on-one and group-based nutrition education for cardiac rehab patients to improve engagement and understanding. Spearheaded program certification through AACVPR and aligned counseling approaches to patients' learning preferences.

Directed a dietitian team, managing chart audits, productivity tracking, and cross-departmental audits. Advanced malnutrition screening and treatment protocols, trained staff on coding/compliance and clinical nutrition best practices, and collaborated on CBORD interface improvements related to patient meal safety.

Coordinated patient support groups and provided bariatric nutrition counseling with coverage via telehealth. Facilitated education on pre-operative and post-operative nutrition to support surgical outcomes and long-term goals.

Co-led development of a bariatric program and served as part of a cardiac rehab team with clinical and education responsibilities. Delivered cooking classes and community outreach initiatives, including school outreach and food pantry drives, while supporting quality milestones through data-driven evaluation.

Earned a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Oklahoma.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Oklahoma.