Experience

American Kidney Fund

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Public Education

  • Jan 2023 - Present



GoodRx

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer, Well-being

  • May 2021 - Present

  • Utilize evidence-based research to write nutrition and wellness related blogs. • Utilize evidence-based research to write nutrition and wellness related blogs.



American Institute for Cancer Research

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Nutrition Programs

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2022



Mary's Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Nutrition Education

  • Jan 2019 - Jul 2019



Wellstar Health System

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist- Cardiovascular Health and Wellness

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Provide individual wellness counseling on healthy lifestyle behavior strategies to patients of the Cardiac Network specifically focusing on nutrition, exercise, stress management, tobacco cessation and disease management (i.e. cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders and depression) • Education regarding cardiac risk factor modification and determine appropriate program referral to support patients wellness goals • Develop close relationships with the physicians and staff to provide optimal patient care • Develop and maintains a patient referral base for wellness patients • Organize and develop quarterly newsletter for Cardiac Network patients, families, and staff Show less



Professional Performance Development Group, Inc. (PPDG)

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health Promotion Dietitian, Nutrition Program Manager, Deputy Director of Health & Wellness Center

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Provide nutrition & health promotion services to individuals, groups, & organizations committed to improving health, empowerment & analysis of nutrition status that promotes a high quality of life • Director of m-NEAT (Military Nutrition Environment Assessment Tool) Working Group to assess environmental factors & policies at the community level that support healthy eating & to develop and implement a strategic plan to address & monitor changes for improvement • Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to clients referred from the Medial Treatment Facility on specific disease states, labs, past medical history & procedures • Plan, organize, & implement the Health & Wellness Center programs in accordance with established standards & procedures & evaluate deficiencies to maintain & improve program standards & compliance • Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling & coaching using motivational interviewing to promote behavior change for a healthier lifestyle • Develop, coordinate & conduct nutrition & wellness related curriculum through wellness briefings, classes & MNT services to ~6,500 Minot AFB personnel • Collaborate with senior leadership to discuss a wide variety of individual, family, & community issues including health & mental wellness, spiritual care, stressors, and quality of life concerns for airmen & their families through membership Integrated Delivery System & the Community Action Information Board • Plan, organize, & implement Healthy Monday Campaign: “Move it Monday” to increase physical activity • Partner with various organizations to promote wellness: MSU, ATW Coalition, Minot Farmers Market, NDSU Extensions • Recipe development, grocery shopping, & organizing food demonstrations & cooking classes • Plan large base wide events: BCA Luncheon, 5k/10k Color Run, GASO • Registered BODPOD user, BODPOD Body Composition testing, explaining results and providing diet intervention based on results and client goals Show less



Sodexo

• France
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Dietitian- Jewish Hospital

  • May 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Outpatient and inpatient nutrition education and counseling in the following areas: weight loss, heart health, malnutrition, renal, diabetes, GI disorders, home tube feedings, food allergies, GI disorders, and transplant patients (kidney, heart, liver, and lung) • Performed comprehensive nutrition assessments and formulated nutrition care plans using the Nutrition Care Process and hospital protocols to improve patient outcomes • Analyzed and calculated calorie and macronutrient needs for critically ill patients, specifically cardio-pulmonary, neurological, surgical and transplant patients • Calculated Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Enteral Nutrition (EN) support for patients • Monitored and adjusted enteral and parenteral nutrition to meet patient established goals • Consulted with medical teams to assess and advise medical nutrition therapy for acute and chronic disease management • Daily hospital rounds with an interdisciplinary team in the Intensive Care Units • Educated patients and their families regarding nutritional principles, dietary plans, modifications, food selection and preparation • Organized and executed health and wellness campaigns for staff and visitors of a 460 bed hospital • Created and edited patient education materials and packets • Instructed, mentored and evaluated dietetic intern students and new employees • Developed and presented continuing education presentations for hospital employees • Member of KentuckyOne Health Jewish Hospital Cancer Care Committee • Member of KentuckyOne Health Jewish Hospital Wellness Committee Show less



Lexington Country Place

• Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Registered Dietitian/Dietitian Technician

  • Nov 2011 - 2012

  • Assessed nutritional status of nursing home residents and provided appropriate medical nutrition therapy • Attended care plan meetings with residents, family members, and a multidisciplinary team • Assessed nutritional status of nursing home residents and provided appropriate medical nutrition therapy • Attended care plan meetings with residents, family members, and a multidisciplinary team



Centeral Baptist Hospital

• Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Diet Tech

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Provided patient education on heart health, diabetic, renal, and weight loss diets • Screened, assessed and charted on patients using the Nutrition Care Process • Provided patient education on heart health, diabetic, renal, and weight loss diets • Screened, assessed and charted on patients using the Nutrition Care Process



University of Kentucky

• Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

  University of Kentucky Nutrition and Food Science Department: Experimental Foods Lab Instructor, Lexington, KY • Assisted students in lab experiments by supervising 1-2 lab classes per week • Graded weekly lab reports and lab assignments • Collaborated with professor for assignments and lab experiments University of Kentucky Nutrition and Food Science Department: Experimental Foods Lab Instructor, Lexington, KY • Assisted students in lab experiments by supervising 1-2 lab classes per week • Graded weekly lab reports and lab assignments • Collaborated with professor for assignments and lab experiments



University of Kentucky Health and Wellness Center

• Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Student Intern: Weight Loss Matters

  • Aug 2008 - May 2009

  • Weighed in participants at the start of class • Responsible for setting up class materials and handouts before class • Facilitated and participated in group discussions and patient support • Weighed in participants at the start of class • Responsible for setting up class materials and handouts before class • Facilitated and participated in group discussions and patient support



Bluegrass Nutrition Counseling

• Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Student Intern

  • Aug 2008 - Mar 2009

  • Participated and observed patient consultations and appointments which mainly focused on disordered eating (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder) • Created weekly nutrition plans for patients • Developed educational materials (i.e. Calorie Controlled Meal Plans) • Conducted business analysis plan with Nutrition Manger • Participated and observed patient consultations and appointments which mainly focused on disordered eating (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder) • Created weekly nutrition plans for patients • Developed educational materials (i.e. Calorie Controlled Meal Plans) • Conducted business analysis plan with Nutrition Manger



The Good Health Company

• Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Personal Health Coach

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

  • Counseled and educated participants in several areas including: diabetes, weight loss, exercise, hypertension, depression, stress, and smoking cessation • Conducted Question Survey Response (QRS) phone calls to patients to discuss current health status and enroll members into health coaching program most beneficial to them • Counseled and educated participants in several areas including: diabetes, weight loss, exercise, hypertension, depression, stress, and smoking cessation • Conducted Question Survey Response (QRS) phone calls to patients to discuss current health status and enroll members into health coaching program most beneficial to them