Experience

Mind Springs Health & West Springs Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Registered Dietitian

  • Dec 2018 - Present



St. Mary's Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Dietitian

  • Mar 2018 - Present



Eastern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  Personal NutritionNutrition for Physical PerformanceFamily Resource Management

• Chef Apprentice Camp Director/Instructor

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2014



Montrose Regional Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Registered Dietitian

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2020

• Ideal Weigh Coach

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2017



San Juan Living Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Dietitian

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2018



Cravens Coffee

• Warehouse Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2017



Eastern Illinois Dietetic Association

• Nominating Committee Chair

  • Oct 2013 - May 2014



Mattoon High School

• Assistant Cross Country Coach/Nutrition Advisor

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013



Nutrition & Health Associates

• Direct Care Nutritionist

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  I provide dietary assessments and appropriate interventions for geriatric patients, develop cycle menu plans, complete sanitation inspections and market NHA services to long-term care facilities in Rock and Green County in southern Wisconsin. As a WIC dietitian, I provide counseling and appropriate food vouchers to pregnant women and families with infants and children. Additionally, I market and lead group classes specifically designed for fathers of families participating in WIC. For the Rock County branch of the Council on Aging, I write monthly newsletters addressing nutrition concerns among the geriatric demographic and go to the homes of participants to provide individual dietary assessments.



Veterans Health Administration

• Dietetic Intern

  • May 2011 - Jun 2012

  Conducted inpatient dietary assessments, provided appropriate dietary interventions, contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for a wide variety of medical conditions. Provided outpatient individual and group dietary education for diabetic, weight loss, other diet-related conditions. Communicated with kitchen and dietary staff to develop 3 week cycle/select menu unique to VA. Developed, implemented new recipes into current cycle menu. Conducted inpatient dietary assessments, provided appropriate dietary interventions, contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings for a wide variety of medical conditions. Provided outpatient individual and group dietary education for diabetic, weight loss, other diet-related conditions. Communicated with kitchen and dietary staff to develop 3 week cycle/select menu unique to VA. Developed, implemented new recipes into current cycle menu.



Fitnut4Life

• Assistant to Registered Dietitian

  • 2012 - 2012

  Created handouts and educational tools for group classes. Assisted in development of 12 week class outlines and with teaching group classes. Created handouts and educational tools for group classes. Assisted in development of 12 week class outlines and with teaching group classes.



Illinois State University Nutrition Mission

• Dietary Consultant

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Provided dietary counseling and analyses to ISU students via Nutritionist Pro. Provided dietary counseling and analyses to ISU students via Nutritionist Pro.



Ingalls Health System

• Volunteer to Nutrition Services

  • Dec 2009 - Jan 2010

  Conducted survey among hospital patients to determine food preferences of local population. Conducted survey among hospital patients to determine food preferences of local population.



Fort Atkinson School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant to the Food Service Director

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Input nutrition information into new computer software to help the Fort Atkinson School District Food Service prepare menus that met the most recent federal dietary guidelines. Input nutrition information into new computer software to help the Fort Atkinson School District Food Service prepare menus that met the most recent federal dietary guidelines.



Fort HealthCare

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

• Volunteer to Dietetic Services

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Worked with hospital food service director and lead dietitian to create a 3 week cycle menu practical for the needs of Fort HealthCare. Shadowed clinical dietitians conducting assessments for inpatients and teaching group diabetes and weight loss classes. Worked with kitchen staff preparing meals, delivering room service and handling inventory. Worked with hospital food service director and lead dietitian to create a 3 week cycle menu practical for the needs of Fort HealthCare. Shadowed clinical dietitians conducting assessments for inpatients and teaching group diabetes and weight loss classes. Worked with kitchen staff preparing meals, delivering room service and handling inventory.



Illinois State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2007

  Developed programs, created open environment to build community among 48 male residents. Managed roommate conflicts, regulated quiet hours and responded to legal infringements. Developed programs, created open environment to build community among 48 male residents. Managed roommate conflicts, regulated quiet hours and responded to legal infringements.