Dynamic registered dietitian with extensive experience at Cook County Health CORE Center, excelling in medical nutrition therapy and collaborative healthcare. Proven track record in developing personalized nutrition plans and leading successful interventions for diverse patient populations. Skilled in nutrition assessment and nutrition/lifestyle patient counseling with goal of fostering positive health outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian(Full Time)
Cook County Health Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
Utilize nutrition care process/ADIME to conducte initial and follow up nutrition assessments
Use EMR, Cerner, to review patient history, labs, anthropometric measurements
Counsel patients on medical nutrition therapy for weight managment, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, GI issues, disordered eating, HIV/AIDS
Assess patient need for oral nutrition supplements such as Ensure and Glucerna and work with medical supply companies to apply for and renew supplement orders
Collaborate with healthcare professionals; MDs, PAs, nurses, medical case managers, and behavioral health staff to provide patient centered care
Compile and develop materials for patient interventions and classes
Precept dietetic interns for 4 weeks at a time
Registered Dietitian(PRN)
Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
Lemont, IL
11.2020 - 01.2025
Conducted thorough assessments of residents current health status, medical history, and eating habits to identify possible disordered eating or eating disorder
Created personalized nutrition plans for residents based on their specific dietary needs and goals; regaining hunger and fullness cues, weight restoration, weight maintenance, weight stabilization
Collaborated with diet techs and nurses to coordinate resident meal plans and bathroom/movement recommendations
Registered Dietitian(PRN)
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
Naperville, IL
05.2021 - 10.2022
Conducted nutrition assessments for all age groups (13-65+) and disease states
Ate meals with patients to model healthy/mindful eating behaviors and processed emotions after meal time with patients
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement nutrition intervention plans for patients such as meal plans, tube feedings
Medical Case Manager, Psychosocial Group Facilitator at Ruth M. Rothstein Core CenterMedical Case Manager, Psychosocial Group Facilitator at Ruth M. Rothstein Core Center
Clinical Nurse Coordinator II at Cook County Health Hospital Systems- Cermak HealthClinical Nurse Coordinator II at Cook County Health Hospital Systems- Cermak Health