Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator

• Jul 2017 - Present

-Function as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator for government of Cook County, IL. -Provide education regarding (but not limited to) nutrition counseling, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, insulin and oral medication therapies, weight loss/management and diabetes meal planning. -Work closely with Endocrinologists/Physicians to ensure improved patient outcomes and improved blood sugar control. -Advise both teen and adult Type 1 and Type 2… Show more -Function as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator for government of Cook County, IL. -Provide education regarding (but not limited to) nutrition counseling, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, insulin and oral medication therapies, weight loss/management and diabetes meal planning. -Work closely with Endocrinologists/Physicians to ensure improved patient outcomes and improved blood sugar control. -Advise both teen and adult Type 1 and Type 2 diabetic patients, instructing in both individual and group sessions. -Instruct on both weight loss and weight maintenance, utilizing medical research based approaches that are flexible and based upon individual preferences, lifestyle and needs. Show less -Function as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator for government of Cook County, IL. -Provide education regarding (but not limited to) nutrition counseling, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, insulin and oral medication therapies, weight loss/management and diabetes meal planning. -Work closely with Endocrinologists/Physicians to ensure improved patient outcomes and improved blood sugar control. -Advise both teen and adult Type 1 and Type 2… Show more -Function as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator for government of Cook County, IL. -Provide education regarding (but not limited to) nutrition counseling, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, insulin and oral medication therapies, weight loss/management and diabetes meal planning. -Work closely with Endocrinologists/Physicians to ensure improved patient outcomes and improved blood sugar control. -Advise both teen and adult Type 1 and Type 2 diabetic patients, instructing in both individual and group sessions. -Instruct on both weight loss and weight maintenance, utilizing medical research based approaches that are flexible and based upon individual preferences, lifestyle and needs. Show less

Owner, Nutrition Private Practice

• Jan 2012 - Present

Provide science-based expertise and advice to others in search of weight loss, diabetes prevention/management and wellness via nutrition counseling and personal training consultation. Our services are to benefit anyone looking to achieve complete wellness. Areas of expertise include: teen and adult weight loss, high cholesterol and diabetes prevention/management, pre/post partum and sports performance nutrition, corporate wellness and personal training programs. Provide science-based expertise and advice to others in search of weight loss, diabetes prevention/management and wellness via nutrition counseling and personal training consultation. Our services are to benefit anyone looking to achieve complete wellness. Areas of expertise include: teen and adult weight loss, high cholesterol and diabetes prevention/management, pre/post partum and sports performance nutrition, corporate wellness and personal training programs.

Clinical Dietitian

• Dec 2011 - Present

+ Conducts patient nutrition assessment, performs nutrition diagnosis, and develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives, nutrition prescription, and self-management training. + Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. + Provides appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the… Show more + Conducts patient nutrition assessment, performs nutrition diagnosis, and develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives, nutrition prescription, and self-management training. + Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. + Provides appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals. + Works cooperatively with the medical staff and the food and nutrition services staff to assure conformance to prescribed nutrition care orders. + Provides complex nutrition counseling/education in the out-patient setting. Show less + Conducts patient nutrition assessment, performs nutrition diagnosis, and develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives, nutrition prescription, and self-management training. + Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. + Provides appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the… Show more + Conducts patient nutrition assessment, performs nutrition diagnosis, and develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the patient's medical program goals and objectives, nutrition prescription, and self-management training. + Evaluates the effectiveness and measures progress towards outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. + Provides appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals. + Works cooperatively with the medical staff and the food and nutrition services staff to assure conformance to prescribed nutrition care orders. + Provides complex nutrition counseling/education in the out-patient setting. Show less

Registered Dietitian and Program Coordinator

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2017

• Serve within a team-based healthcare model that includes the primary care physician, endocrinologist, psychologist, and advanced nurse practitioner to diagnose, treat, and support diabetic patients and others diagnosed with chronic diseases. • Design and implement curriculum for Diabetes Self-Management and MIND Diet Study intervention for diabetic patients and deliver associated instructional guidance to individuals and groups. • Co-contributor for the development and prescription of… Show more • Serve within a team-based healthcare model that includes the primary care physician, endocrinologist, psychologist, and advanced nurse practitioner to diagnose, treat, and support diabetic patients and others diagnosed with chronic diseases. • Design and implement curriculum for Diabetes Self-Management and MIND Diet Study intervention for diabetic patients and deliver associated instructional guidance to individuals and groups. • Co-contributor for the development and prescription of interventions related to nutritional and physical activity for Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Lifestyle Studies. • Facilitate participant group classes related to nutrition, exercise, depression management, and stress management and prevention techniques. • Coach and encourage research participants using motivational interviewing techniques and individualized action plans aimed at improving problem-solving and goal-setting skills. • Conduct nutritional assessments and develop customized care plans aligned with medical objectives and patient desired outcomes. • Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients diagnosed as having Type 1, Type 2, or Gestational Diabetes among other chronic disease states. • Educate patients on Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) equipment, proper glucometer use, and injection and pump therapy techniques. • Assist in development of patient-centered biomedical teaching tools that are utilized during practitioner point of care. Show less • Serve within a team-based healthcare model that includes the primary care physician, endocrinologist, psychologist, and advanced nurse practitioner to diagnose, treat, and support diabetic patients and others diagnosed with chronic diseases. • Design and implement curriculum for Diabetes Self-Management and MIND Diet Study intervention for diabetic patients and deliver associated instructional guidance to individuals and groups. • Co-contributor for the development and prescription of… Show more • Serve within a team-based healthcare model that includes the primary care physician, endocrinologist, psychologist, and advanced nurse practitioner to diagnose, treat, and support diabetic patients and others diagnosed with chronic diseases. • Design and implement curriculum for Diabetes Self-Management and MIND Diet Study intervention for diabetic patients and deliver associated instructional guidance to individuals and groups. • Co-contributor for the development and prescription of interventions related to nutritional and physical activity for Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Lifestyle Studies. • Facilitate participant group classes related to nutrition, exercise, depression management, and stress management and prevention techniques. • Coach and encourage research participants using motivational interviewing techniques and individualized action plans aimed at improving problem-solving and goal-setting skills. • Conduct nutritional assessments and develop customized care plans aligned with medical objectives and patient desired outcomes. • Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients diagnosed as having Type 1, Type 2, or Gestational Diabetes among other chronic disease states. • Educate patients on Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) equipment, proper glucometer use, and injection and pump therapy techniques. • Assist in development of patient-centered biomedical teaching tools that are utilized during practitioner point of care. Show less

Director of Risk Management/Chief Investigator

• Jan 1993 - Jan 2009

Minimized the adverse effects of risk and liability associated with day-to-day business operations, accidental losses and employee malfeasance. Duties included budgeting, supervision of staff and serving on Quality Improvement Committee. Risk Management: Mitigated risk by means of risk assessment and implementation of risk control and risk financing techniques. Ensured agency compliance to related regulatory standards of legislation/accrediting boards and agencies. Safety: Created… Show more Minimized the adverse effects of risk and liability associated with day-to-day business operations, accidental losses and employee malfeasance. Duties included budgeting, supervision of staff and serving on Quality Improvement Committee. Risk Management: Mitigated risk by means of risk assessment and implementation of risk control and risk financing techniques. Ensured agency compliance to related regulatory standards of legislation/accrediting boards and agencies. Safety: Created and orchestrated safety incentive programs to reduce work related injuries. Conducted employee trainings and independently authored Safety and Emergency Procedures Manual. Ensured agency compliance to health and safety regulatory standards mandated by OSHA and other governmental and accrediting entities. Investigations: Conducted complex investigations of workplace accidents, insurance liability claims, EEOC and employee related matters. Conducted interviews, collected and analyzed data and made determinations. Prepared investigative reports for review by senior management, the defense counsel, DCFS, and other governmental agencies. Show less Minimized the adverse effects of risk and liability associated with day-to-day business operations, accidental losses and employee malfeasance. Duties included budgeting, supervision of staff and serving on Quality Improvement Committee. Risk Management: Mitigated risk by means of risk assessment and implementation of risk control and risk financing techniques. Ensured agency compliance to related regulatory standards of legislation/accrediting boards and agencies. Safety: Created… Show more Minimized the adverse effects of risk and liability associated with day-to-day business operations, accidental losses and employee malfeasance. Duties included budgeting, supervision of staff and serving on Quality Improvement Committee. Risk Management: Mitigated risk by means of risk assessment and implementation of risk control and risk financing techniques. Ensured agency compliance to related regulatory standards of legislation/accrediting boards and agencies. Safety: Created and orchestrated safety incentive programs to reduce work related injuries. Conducted employee trainings and independently authored Safety and Emergency Procedures Manual. Ensured agency compliance to health and safety regulatory standards mandated by OSHA and other governmental and accrediting entities. Investigations: Conducted complex investigations of workplace accidents, insurance liability claims, EEOC and employee related matters. Conducted interviews, collected and analyzed data and made determinations. Prepared investigative reports for review by senior management, the defense counsel, DCFS, and other governmental agencies. Show less

Personal Trainer

• 2006 - 2007