Lydia Mattson, MPH, RD, LD, CD
Registered Dietitian at Open Arms of Minnesota- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Dietitian
State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesJan, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Dietitian
State of Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition PracticeSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsAug, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Open Arms of Minnesota
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Dietitian
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Aug 2023 - Present
- Provides accurate and useful telephone nutrition counseling and education for clients living with chronic diseases - Conducts nutrition intake in order to increase the number of clients receiving life-sustaining services from the nonprofit - Documents all client interactions, both nutrition-related and administrative, in a timely and accurate manner - Provides accurate and useful telephone nutrition counseling and education for clients living with chronic diseases - Conducts nutrition intake in order to increase the number of clients receiving life-sustaining services from the nonprofit - Documents all client interactions, both nutrition-related and administrative, in a timely and accurate manner
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Medical University of South Carolina
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Dietetic Intern
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Aug 2021 - May 2022
• Selected as one of 12 interns out of 95 applicants • Completed 18 rotations in various and unique areas of clinical, community, and food service work, including a food bank, an Airforce base, an outpatient eating disorder treatment center, many outpatient specialty services, a local hospital inpatient and ICU, and more • Demonstrated entry-level competency during two weeks of staff relief coverage on both the general floor and ICU of a local hospital • Participated as a student board member of the Charleston Trident Dietetic Association (CTDA): attended all meetings and monthly education events and co-planned a continuing education event focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in nutrition and dietetics • Researched and delivered a written and verbal explanation of the current data on the link between Anorexia Nervosa and the gut-brain axis Show less
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My Gym Children's Fitness Center of Eden Prairie
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Class Instructor
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Sep 2019 - Jul 2021
• Led fitness and activity classes with both child and parent participation, always keeping safety, education, and participant enjoyment as top priorities • Instructed a variety of gymnastics and tumbling skills, sports skills, songs and dances, fine and gross motor skills, as well as cognitive development and life skills to children ages 6 months to 10 years old • Communicated effectively with all team members to ensure classes run smoothly, administrative tasks were maintained, and guests felt welcome and eager to return Show less
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Oak Hills Living Center
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United States
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Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deli Clerk & Catering Hand
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
• Served customized meals to employees and guests of the center, always ensuring proper food safety and sanitation through ServSafe protocol • Prepared ready to eat foods and assisted kitchen and catering staff in the production of large catering orders and deliveries • Adapted quickly to working with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment, and supported an environment of mutual respect and strong teamwork • Served customized meals to employees and guests of the center, always ensuring proper food safety and sanitation through ServSafe protocol • Prepared ready to eat foods and assisted kitchen and catering staff in the production of large catering orders and deliveries • Adapted quickly to working with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment, and supported an environment of mutual respect and strong teamwork
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Mayo Clinic
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Dietetic Intern
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2019
• Experienced dozens of patient education and counseling sessions with an outpatient dietitian for a variety of topics including diabetes, kidney failure, weight loss, and weight gain • Produced sports nutrition educational materials for over one hundred student athletes attending the University of Wisconsin – Stout • Created nutrition education materials for future outpatient diabetes patients needing assistance choosing carbohydrate-controlled breakfasts on-the-go • Experienced dozens of patient education and counseling sessions with an outpatient dietitian for a variety of topics including diabetes, kidney failure, weight loss, and weight gain • Produced sports nutrition educational materials for over one hundred student athletes attending the University of Wisconsin – Stout • Created nutrition education materials for future outpatient diabetes patients needing assistance choosing carbohydrate-controlled breakfasts on-the-go
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Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
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Menomonie, WI
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Student Dietetic Distance Intern
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May 2018 - Dec 2018
• Researched nutrition and arthritis and designed a handout for older adults with nutrition tips to aid in lessening arthritis symptoms • Analyzed nutrition issues and disease risk for older men and composed both a short recipe book and a summary handout highlighting key nutrition goals for healthy living • Completed a recipe book created by another intern by calculating nutrition information for each recipe and ensuring the legality of photos used • Researched nutrition and arthritis and designed a handout for older adults with nutrition tips to aid in lessening arthritis symptoms • Analyzed nutrition issues and disease risk for older men and composed both a short recipe book and a summary handout highlighting key nutrition goals for healthy living • Completed a recipe book created by another intern by calculating nutrition information for each recipe and ensuring the legality of photos used
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Hy-Vee, Inc.
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Dietetic Intern
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
• Organized and delivered many age-appropriate foods exploration classes both for children ages 6-11 and freezer meal classes for adults • Constructed four purchasable meal kits through research and recipe testing • Performed blood draws for lipid panels and physical assessment on two select employees • Organized and delivered many age-appropriate foods exploration classes both for children ages 6-11 and freezer meal classes for adults • Constructed four purchasable meal kits through research and recipe testing • Performed blood draws for lipid panels and physical assessment on two select employees
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Anoka County Juvenile Detention Center
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Lino Lakes, MN
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SNAP-Ed & Operation No Limits Teacher
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
• Taught nutrition education and cooking skill lessons with bouts of physical activity to 40 teens residing in the detention center • Planned 14 weekly lessons, chose appropriate recipes for timing and topic of each lesson, developed and communicated grocery lists, and prepared age-appropriate class handouts or activities • Executed three identical, consecutive lessons with different gender and age groups in the detention center • Taught nutrition education and cooking skill lessons with bouts of physical activity to 40 teens residing in the detention center • Planned 14 weekly lessons, chose appropriate recipes for timing and topic of each lesson, developed and communicated grocery lists, and prepared age-appropriate class handouts or activities • Executed three identical, consecutive lessons with different gender and age groups in the detention center
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The Bridge to Hope
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Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States
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Crisis Advocate
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Nov 2017 - May 2018
• Assisted crisis callers and shelter clients with personal counseling, referrals to social workers or services, safety plans, and personal empowerment • Maintained a cooperative, safe, and clean shelter independently during evening and overnight hours • Handled sensitive and confidential information maturely, and communicated all overnight events privately with day staff • Assisted crisis callers and shelter clients with personal counseling, referrals to social workers or services, safety plans, and personal empowerment • Maintained a cooperative, safe, and clean shelter independently during evening and overnight hours • Handled sensitive and confidential information maturely, and communicated all overnight events privately with day staff
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Sleepy Eye Care Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dietary Aide
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
• Assembled the dining room for meal service including personalizing 20 resident’s table settings, according to their preferences and medical needs • Provided drinks and desserts with appropriate thickness and texture to dining residents, and assisted the cook with sending meals to 12 residents eating in their rooms • Cleaned the kitchen, dining room, and dishes after dinner service to ensure ease for the morning staff • Assembled the dining room for meal service including personalizing 20 resident’s table settings, according to their preferences and medical needs • Provided drinks and desserts with appropriate thickness and texture to dining residents, and assisted the cook with sending meals to 12 residents eating in their rooms • Cleaned the kitchen, dining room, and dishes after dinner service to ensure ease for the morning staff
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Education
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2019 - 2021
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Master of Public Health - MPH, Public Health Nutrition -
2016 - 2019
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Bachelor of Science - BS, Dietetics
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