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SERENA ARAVE

Boise

Summary

Dynamic, results-driven director with over 15 years of experience in transforming clinical nutrition services and advancing multidisciplinary care within complex healthcare systems. Expertise in building high-performing teams, achieving operational efficiencies, and integrating evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes significantly. Proven track record of driving revenue growth while positioning clinical services as strategic assets for organizational advancement. Committed to fostering innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery through effective leadership and collaboration.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Clinical Nutrition

St. Luke’s Health System
02.2019 - Current
  • Led centralization of the Clinical Nutrition department across a multi-hospital system, aligning Medical Nutrition Therapy with system strategic priorities.
  • Built and launched new Epic EHR functionality for pediatric/infant feed ordering and administration, improving workflow accuracy and patient safety.
  • Expanded scope of practice for dietitians during COVID-19, introducing advanced bedside interventions including prone positioning and enteral nutrition administration.
  • Standardized billing, generating $600K+ in annual revenue and supporting sustainable service expansion.
  • Creating joint Nutrition–Pharmacy clinic for obesity medication management, improving multidisciplinary care access.
  • Implementing ICU indirect calorimetry, enabling precision nutrition in critical care and improving clinical outcomes.
  • Leading department expansion to include Lactation Services within Clinical Nutrtition.

Clinical Lead/NICU Dietitian

St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2019
  • Designed and led first-in-region clinical dietitian credentialing program, supported by a system-wide competency framework.
  • Grew pediatric dietitian team by 67% (6 → 10 members), adding genetic/metabolic specialization.
  • Expanded Nutrition Room services to include high-risk pediatric/PICU formula preparation in alignment with best practices.

Nutrition Support Dietitian, Clinical Lead

Vibra Hospital of Boise
01.2012 - 03.2015

Clinical Dietitian Lead / Tube Feeding Specialist

Apria Healthcare
09.2009 - 12.2013

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center
02.2007 - 09.2009

Clinical Dietitian

Boise Memorial Hospice
01.2002 - 01.2008

Education

Dietetic Internship -

Brigham Young University
01.2001

B.S. - Dietetics

Brigham Young University
01.2000

Skills

  • System-Level Operations & Service Line Strategy
  • Revenue Optimization
  • Clinical Credentialing & Competency Programs
  • Pediatric & Neonatal Nutrition Expert
  • Interdisciplinary Program Development
  • Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
  • Curious and innovative leader

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 2023
  • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), 2011–Present
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), 2002–Present

Affiliations

  • Clinical Practice Committee, ASPEN – 2025–Present
  • CNSC Exam Writing Committee, NBNSC – 2022–2025
  • Nutrition Services Payment Specialist, Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics – 2022–Present
  • Treasurer, Idaho Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics – 2011–2013
  • Co-Chair, Treasure Valley Dietitians – 2010–2011

Timeline

Director, Clinical Nutrition

St. Luke’s Health System
02.2019 - Current

Clinical Lead/NICU Dietitian

St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2019

Nutrition Support Dietitian, Clinical Lead

Vibra Hospital of Boise
01.2012 - 03.2015

Clinical Dietitian Lead / Tube Feeding Specialist

Apria Healthcare
09.2009 - 12.2013

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center
02.2007 - 09.2009

Clinical Dietitian

Boise Memorial Hospice
01.2002 - 01.2008

Dietetic Internship -

Brigham Young University

B.S. - Dietetics

Brigham Young University

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