Shannon McKenna, MS, RDN, CDN
Head Start Nutrition Coordinator at City of Lakewood- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Certified Dietitian Nutritionist
New York StateMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Registed Dietitian Nutristionist
Commission on Dietetic RegistrationFeb, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
Yoga Alliance
Experience
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City of Lakewood
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United States
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Head Start Nutrition Coordinator
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Sep 2021 - Present
- Implemented nutrition education for our early childhood classrooms including gardening, cooking, food tasting, and parent engagement - Offer one on one nutrition counseling for families and children in our Head Start and Early Head Start program - Co-manage the staff wellness team in which we provide targeted self-care education and activities to teachers and staff within our program - Oversee the Child Adult Cares Food Program (CACFP) grant which provides paid meals for over 80 children by maintaining compliance, conducting audits, and training staff - Collaborate with our food services provider to ensure compliance with standards of Head Start, CACFP, and USDA programs Show less
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Compass Group
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Dietitian
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Sep 2022 - Present
- Assess nutritional status of residents in short term rehab and long term care by conducting nutrition focused physical exams, reviewing medications, checking labs, estimating nutrient needs, and interviewing the resident/staff - Provide nutrition based intervention taking into account nutrition diagnosis, goals of care, residents wishes, and evidence based practice - Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team - Assess nutritional status of residents in short term rehab and long term care by conducting nutrition focused physical exams, reviewing medications, checking labs, estimating nutrient needs, and interviewing the resident/staff - Provide nutrition based intervention taking into account nutrition diagnosis, goals of care, residents wishes, and evidence based practice - Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
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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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Clinical Dietitian
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Apr 2020 - Jun 2021
- Provided medical nutrition therapy and created nutrition care plans for an in-patient population consisting of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with behavioral health diagnoses (e.g. eating disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, ADHD, alcohol abuse, etc.) - Reduced risk of food allergy reactions by creating a daily catalog of patients with allergies - Tailored nutrition education to patients’ personal nutrition goals with consideration for eating patterns, medications, culture, and socioeconomic background - Coordinated with an interdisciplinary team to assess and diagnose patients who met criteria for malnutrition Show less
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ROGOSIN INSTITUTE QUEENS DIALYSIS CENTER
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Specialty Residence in Renal Nutrition
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
- Rounded with the doctor, nurse, and social worker to evaluate patient’s labs and health status in order to create patient centered plan of care- Independently counseled patients on labs, nutrition therapy diets, and medications using techniques such as the Transtheoretical Model and SMART goals
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Dietetic Intern
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May 2019 - Jul 2019
- Counseled hemo and peritoneal dialysis patients on diet, labs, medication, and lifestyle - Assisted in hosting the first annual Greater New York Renal Conference- Wrote care plans and notes using the Darwin EHR system
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Beth Abraham Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
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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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Dietetic Intern
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2019
- Developed and lead in-service trainings to kitchen staff on hand washing, food safety, portion sizes, emergency preparedness, and therapeutic diets - Created nutrition content on heart healthy living for the facilities upcoming Cardiac Booklet - Screened new patient for nutritional risk and worked as part of the care plan team to coordinate patient care using Point Click Care and Sigma Care electronic health care records to document notes and diet orders - Conducted and oversaw department audits on nourishments, diet orders, and medications Show less
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Wic Nutrition Program
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dietetic Intern
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Nov 2018 - Dec 2018
- Counseled participants, mothers and children, on labs, growth charts, eating habits, and lactation - Promoted the program through community engagement, including free FitWIC classes at the local library, where I taught age appropriate fitness classes, interactive lesson on MyPlate, and provided information (in both English and Spanish) on how to sign up for WIC - Educated participants on the program switch over to the eWIC card by creating informational flyers in English and Spanish - Counseled participants, mothers and children, on labs, growth charts, eating habits, and lactation - Promoted the program through community engagement, including free FitWIC classes at the local library, where I taught age appropriate fitness classes, interactive lesson on MyPlate, and provided information (in both English and Spanish) on how to sign up for WIC - Educated participants on the program switch over to the eWIC card by creating informational flyers in English and Spanish
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Head-Start
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700 & Above Employee
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Dietetic Intern
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Oct 2018 - Nov 2018
- Taught nutrition lessons to Head Start participants focusing on the introduction of new fruits and vegetables - Assisted in The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) training for teachers and support staff - Oversaw audit for purchasing for all Head Start locations in Westchester - Presented on relevant health topics, including ketogenic and Mediterranean diet, to Westcop staff - Taught nutrition lessons to Head Start participants focusing on the introduction of new fruits and vegetables - Assisted in The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) training for teachers and support staff - Oversaw audit for purchasing for all Head Start locations in Westchester - Presented on relevant health topics, including ketogenic and Mediterranean diet, to Westcop staff
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CABRINI OF WESTCHESTER DBA ST. CABRINI NURSING HOME
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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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Dietetic Intern
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
- Worked as a part of the patient care team on short-term / long-term rehab and dementia units monitoring patients at nutritional risk by conducting physical exams, reviewing labs, interviewing patients, attending care plan meeting, and coordinating care - Developed case study report on enteral nutrition in older population with advanced dementia - Created care plans and wrote follow-up notes using the electronic health record Point Click Care - Completed 2+ weeks of staff relief admitting, evaluating, and monitoring patients on short-term rehab Show less
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Switchback Brewing Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bartender
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
- Provided customer service and knowledge of the brewing process - Provided customer service and knowledge of the brewing process
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The University of Vermont Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Dietetic Technician II
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
- Worked on multiple units including the ICU, obstetrics, children, psychiatry, and general medicine reviewing patient charts, BMIs, and labs to create individualized nutrition care plans on EHR Meditech - Educated patients on medical nutrition therapy diets such as heart healthy, low fiber/ low residue, renal, etc. - Taught wellness seminars on mindful eating to hospital staff - Worked as a member of the patient care team collaborating with other hospital staff to coordinate care - Worked on multiple units including the ICU, obstetrics, children, psychiatry, and general medicine reviewing patient charts, BMIs, and labs to create individualized nutrition care plans on EHR Meditech - Educated patients on medical nutrition therapy diets such as heart healthy, low fiber/ low residue, renal, etc. - Taught wellness seminars on mindful eating to hospital staff - Worked as a member of the patient care team collaborating with other hospital staff to coordinate care
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Cloud 9 Caterers
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Waitress
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2018
- Set up for events, prepared appetizers, served food, and provided friendly service - Set up for events, prepared appetizers, served food, and provided friendly service
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Whole Health Nutrition, LLC
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Manager/ Wellness Coordinator
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Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
- Established new office work flow processes and systems - Trained new employees on office procedures and the electronic health record, Practice Fusion- Executed company meetings to initiate projects on wellness such as newsletters, flyers, and social media posts- Submitted claims and bills to insurance companies
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Intern
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
- Developed and led nutrition classes and presentations on topics of wellness, weight loss, and yoga/mindfulness- Created content for blogs, ebooks, and client handouts - Shadowed a registered dietitian through nutrition consultations and prepared recommendations for the clients- Teachers assistant for an introduction to nutrition course at Community College of Vermont
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University of Vermont
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Yoga Instructor
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
- Taught hour long classes focused on connecting movement with breath - Utilized meditation and mindfulness techniques - Cultivate an environment that welcomed newcomers and promoted relaxation - Taught hour long classes focused on connecting movement with breath - Utilized meditation and mindfulness techniques - Cultivate an environment that welcomed newcomers and promoted relaxation
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Mount Kisco Child Care Center
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Feed Me Fresh Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
- Facilitated nutrition lessons to preschoolers in the garden and classroom - Worked with a local business to successfully campaign for new cooking equipment in each classroom - Facilitated nutrition lessons to preschoolers in the garden and classroom - Worked with a local business to successfully campaign for new cooking equipment in each classroom
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Ben & Jerry's
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Shift Manager
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Apr 2008 - Jul 2014
- Managed the store in the evening, trained new employees, decorated cakes, managed money and catered parties off premise - Managed the store in the evening, trained new employees, decorated cakes, managed money and catered parties off premise
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Education
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2018 - 2021
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
Master of Science - MS, Nutrition Sciences -
2018 - 2019
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
Dietetic Internship -
2011 - 2015
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Science - BS, Nutrition and Food Science -
2011 - 2015
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Dietetics/Dietitian
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