Jeffrey Thier, MS RD LDN
6301 Arsenal Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610
(860) 681-5946
Jpthier_rd@yahoo.com
NPI 143789131
Key Strengths
Licensed/Registered Dietitian, with 13 total years practicing, and more than 9.5 years in Renal/Dialysis Nutritional Care
Proficient in Spanish: verbal, reading and written.
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, NC Board of Dietetics/Nutrition, #L004070, CT Dept of Health #59.002163
Experience in Fresenius’ eQUIP, ePOC, and other relevant programs, including eCube, CareTeamHub
American Heart Assoc. HealthCode BLS Certified
Co-owner: Their Nutrition Consulting, LLP. NPI 1548085061
Education
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC GPA 4.0 June 2012
Dietetic Internship, June 2012
Clinical Internship Experience: Nash Health Care Systems, Rocky Mount, NC, March-June 2012
Community Internship Experience: Duke Diet & Fitness Center, Durham, NC January-February 2012
Foodservice Management Internship Experience: SAS Institute, Cary, NC November-December, 2012
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC GPA 3.77 May 2010
Masters of Health Science; Nutrition and Dietetics.
•Research Project: Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in the United States from 2003-2006 Based on Changes in Fast Food Diet, May, 2010.
•Wrote cookbook for students aged 18-25 years on tight incomes.
•Hosted TV-62’s “Whee-Cuisine” student cooking program.
•Degree emphasized Medical Nutrition Therapy.
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT May 2006
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition Sciences
Related Experience
Fresenius Medical Care Various Clinics within Eastern and Northern NC June 2016-October 2025
Renal Dietitian
•Interviewed patients regarding Nutrition Assessments and Interventions regularly.
•Discussed nutritional needs regarding physiological changes due to End Stage Renal Disease.
•Demonstrated and provided patients with individual Medical Nutrition Therapy needs and concerns.
•Organized and evaluated nutritionally high-risk patients based on Bone Mineral Metabolism, Fluid Gains, Protein Metabolism issues, and created action plans for at-risk patient groups.
•Utilized/Educated patients on specific renal nutrition interventions related to ESRD/AKI needs, and methods of dialysis i.e. Standard ICHD, Nocturnal ICHD, Home HD, Home PD.
•Developed multiple recipes and performed Lobby-day demonstrations intended on improving patient quality of life and ESRD-related nutritional needs, while attempting to appease patient’s dietary preferences.
•Collaborated with fellow members of FMC’s Recipe Committee to improve nutritional education of patients through online library of recipes and staff Webinars (to come).
Healthcare Services Group Durham, NC February 2013-May 2016
District Registered Dietitian
•Performed Nutrition Assessments and Interventions within the Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation facility per MDS requirements.
•Interactively educated residents and families on Nutritional Care Planning relative to resident’s health needs.
•Networked with Registered Nurses, Certified Dietary Managers, Foodservices Employees, and Therapists to ensure thorough communication of patients' dietary needs.
•Edited and approved quarterly menus relative to resident’s care needs.
•Monitored (monthly and weekly) significant weight changes, tube feeding requirements, pressure ulcer statuses, and hemodialysis-related health statuses of residents and intervened with nutritional recommendations.
•Developed multiple QAPI's to aid in improving resident/patient quality of life and communications between multiple disciplines within long-term-care medical facilities.
North Carolina Department of Public Safety Raleigh, NC October 2012-February 2013
Registered Dietitian, NC Central Prison
•Interacted with prison inmates regarding State-regulated diet plans and nutritional assessments.
•Managed multiple dietary/nutritional orders and requests from inmates in Central Prison’s Main Hospital, Mental Health Center, General Population, New Inmate Processing, and Death Row.
•Assisted registered dietitians within Central Prison regarding menu development and planning on statewide menu.
•Traveled throughout North Carolina Department of Public Safety regions for hands-on education regarding Nutritional Care methods and advancing technological methods.
Gallins Foods, Inc. Winston-Salem, NC September 2012-October 2012
Travelling Registered Dietitian
•Performed Nutrition Assessments and Interventions in numerous Long-Term Care facilities in the Winston-Salem area.
•Interactively educated residents on the best methods of nutritional care relative to health needs.
•Networked with Registered Nurses, Dietary Clerks, and Therapists to ensure thorough communication of patients' dietary needs.
Nash Health Care Services Rocky Mount, NC March 2012-August 2012
PRN Registered Dietitian
•Performed Nutrition Assessments and Interventions with inpatient hospital population and their various/specific needs.
•Interactively educated Registered Dietitians in the ADIME format for improved understanding and accessibility.
•Networked with Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, Dietary Clerks, MD's, Speech and Respiratory Therapists to ensure thorough communication of patients' dietary needs.
Planning/Preparing for CDCES Certification as of July 2025