Amanda Irrgang, RD
Dana Point,CA
Summary
Non-diet Registered Dietitian with a passion for helping clients honor their health with evidenced-based nutrition strategies and reconnect with their internal body cues through intuitive eating.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian
Casa Recovery
San Juan Capistrano, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Provides nutrition counseling to individuals with chronic diseases and disordered eating, including diabetes, liver failure, PCOS, and heart disease.
- Develops and presents engaging content for weekly nutrition education groups.
- Develops individualized meal plans based on patient goals, medical history, and dietary restrictions.
Registered Dietitian
Olive Tree RD
Dana Point, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for eating disorders and disordered eating to adolescent and adult clients, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Facilitated therapeutic meal/snack exposures, creating a safe space for clients to challenge food-related anxieties.
- Maintained detailed documentation for insurance reimbursement and participated in regular supervision meetings.
Registered Dietitian
Crowview Co-occuring Institute
Oceanside, CA
05.2020 - Current
- Employed full-time from June 2020 to June 2022. Rejoined the team as a contractor in August 2023.
- Facilitates and created content for the following nutrition group series: Intuitive Eating, Cooking 101, Life Skills, Nutrition 101 & 201, and Nutrition for Mental Health.
- Preforms nutrition assessments and created dietary treatment plans for clients with eating disorders and disordered eating habits.
- Guides individuals in food selection, preparation, and menu planning.
- Assists individuals in applying dietary interventions to manage chronic illnesses.
Registered Dietitian
Jennifer Byrd & Associates
Santa Ana, CA
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted nutrition assessments and developed nutrition care plans for all residents.
- Reviewed all significant weight changes and made recommendations to promote desirable outcomes.
- Monitored the dietary department to ensure the implementation of nutrition care plans and satisfactory service.
- Monitored residents at high nutritional risk and provided appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Provided nutrition counseling to residents and family members as needed.
- Conducted staff in-service training to promote quality care.
Registered Dietitian
Monte Nido & Affiliates
Newport Beach, CA
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted nutrition assessments and met with each client weekly to provide nutrition counseling and support
- Collaborated care with the outpatient treatment team to gather necessary data to support individualized nutrition care
- Educated families on HAES, the All Foods Fit approach, medical complications of eating disorders, and how to best support a loved one through eating disorder recovery
- Provided clients with meal support and meal portioning guidance
- Facilitated nutrition education groups and food exposure outings
- Input food orders and managed dietary budget
Registered Dietitian
Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Treatment
Los Alamitos, CA
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed nutrition assessments and collaborated with outpatient providers to determine the appropriate target body weight and level of care
- Created meal plans tailored to patient's needs, including weight goal
- Developed dietary treatment plan in conjunction with patient
- Collaborated with treatment team members regarding best practices to support patients in their recovery
- Met with patients weekly to assess progress and develop dietary goals
- Met with families to provide education and support regarding the dietary component of the recovery process
- Facilitated groups including menu planning, nutrition science, nutrition in the news, and restaurant exposure group
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Referred patients to other relevant services to foster continuity of care.
Dietetic Intern
CSULB Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway
Long Beach, CA
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Completed 12 weeks of MNT, including staff relief at College Medical Center, Long Beach
- Completed 120 hours of clinical training at The Orchard Post Acute Care
- Spent four weeks in Nepal, preparing materials and teaching nutrition for pregnant/nursing mothers and disease prevention
- Prepared and taught nutrition for ages K-12 at Newport Mesa School District
Education
Dietetic Internship - Dietetics
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA12.2014
Skills
- Nutrition Assessment
- Nutrition Counseling
- Interpersonal Communication
- Meal Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Public Speaking
- Course Content Creation
- EMR Documentation
- Written Communication
- Time Management
- Planning and Organizing
- Evidence-Based Care
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
Casa Recovery
03.2024 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Jennifer Byrd & Associates
08.2023 - 04.2025
Registered Dietitian
Olive Tree RD
07.2023 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Monte Nido & Affiliates
04.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Dietitian
Center for Discovery Eating Disorder Treatment
06.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Dietitian
Crowview Co-occuring Institute
05.2020 - Current
Dietetic Intern
CSULB Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway
08.2017 - 09.2019
Dietetic Internship - Dietetics
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Point Loma Nazarene University
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