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Anne Meiners

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Dynamic Pediatric Dietitian with a proven track record at St. Louis Children's Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored nutrition care plans. Expertise in nutritional assessment and counseling, combined with a collaborative approach, has successfully addressed complex dietary needs, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, ensuring optimal health for diverse pediatric populations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dietitian

St. Louis Children's Hospital
06.2016 - Current
  • Provided expert guidance to parents on infant feeding practices such as breastfeeding support, transitioning to solids, and managing food allergies or intolerances.
  • Provide expert guidance to medical teams to provide enteral and parenteral nutrition in ICU patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans for pediatric patients - including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
  • Strengthened the quality of care provided by participating in hospital committees focused on optimizing pediatric nutritional services.
  • Contributed to the advancement of pediatric nutrition knowledge through participation in research projects and presentations at professional conferences.
  • Developed innovative strategies to address picky eating behaviors in children, improving overall compliance with prescribed dietary plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to assess, diagnose, and treat pediatric nutrition-related problems.
  • Educated patients and families on the importance of proper nutrition for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
  • Mentored dietetic interns by sharing knowledge, providing guidance during clinical rotations, and evaluating performance against established standards.

Pediatric Dietitian

ARAMARK, Contract Services
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nutrition interventions by routinely monitoring patient progress and making appropriate adjustments to care plans as needed.
  • Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs and conditions.
  • Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
  • Provided expert guidance to parents on infant feeding practices such as breastfeeding support, transitioning to solids, and managing food allergies or intolerances.

Pediatric Dietitian

PEDS, Inc
09.2013 - 07.2014
  • Provided monthly home visits to children and families through Missouri's First Steps early intervention program.
  • Obtained regular anthropometrics and plotted growth on growth charts.
  • Assessed nutrition needs made recommendations for increasing caloric intake to meet growth standards.
  • Established trustful relationships with patients and their families by delivering compassionate, empathetic care that respected individual preferences and cultural backgrounds.
  • Increased parent understanding of their child's nutritional needs through the development of user-friendly educational materials and resources.

Education

Human Nutrition

The University of Alabama
05-2015

No Degree - Dietetic Internship

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
05-2013

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics

Miami University
Oxford, OH
05-2012

Skills

  • Pediatric nutrition
  • Enteral nutrition
  • Cardiovascular nutrition
  • Supplement recommendations
  • Parenteral nutrition
  • Nutritional assessment
  • Pregnancy nutrition
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Evidence-based advice
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Transplant Nutrition

Certification

  • RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
  • LD - Licensed Dietitian (State of Missouri)
  • CSP - Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition

Timeline

Dietitian

St. Louis Children's Hospital
06.2016 - Current

Pediatric Dietitian

ARAMARK, Contract Services
08.2014 - 06.2016

Pediatric Dietitian

PEDS, Inc
09.2013 - 07.2014

Human Nutrition

The University of Alabama

No Degree - Dietetic Internship

Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics

Miami University

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