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Christina Heon

Woonsocket ,RI

Summary

Experienced Registered Dietitian with a proven track record in developing tailored nutrition plans for diverse clients. Skilled in delivering nutrition education and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective client treatment and support.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dietitian/Independent Contractor

The Groden Center, Inc.
Providence , RI
05.2016 - Current
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support client treatment plans.
  • Provide nutrition education to families
  • Evaluate client nutrition needs.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of client progress and interventions in records.
  • Analyze food intake data to identify areas for dietary improvement.
  • Develop personalized nutrition plans for clients with diverse dietary needs.

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

Meeting Street
Providence, Rhode Island
09.2010 - Current
  • Assess and review diverse client nutrition needs as part of Early Intervention and Early Head Start programs.
  • Maintain updated knowledge of dietary guidelines, food trends, and educate clients on healthy eating.
  • Utilize dietary analysis software to assess diet quality and create a plan to meet client nutrition needs.
  • Analyze laboratory results to assess nutrient deficiencies or excesses in order to recommend changes in diet.
  • Monitor patient progress toward goals through regular follow-up appointments as part of multi-disciplinary team.
  • Provide guidance to patients regarding food selection, portion control, menu planning, and nutrition labeling.

Registered Dietitian/Independent Contractor

Seven Hills
Woonsocket, RI
04.2013 - 04.2016
  • Developed personalized nutrition plans for clients with diverse dietary needs.
  • Conducted nutritional assessments to evaluate individual health and wellness goals.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support client treatment plans.
  • Delivered nutrition education through workshops, as well as to individuals, to promote healthy eating habits.
  • Provided support and guidance regarding lifestyle changes required for effective management of chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
  • Interpreted complex nutrition related data from various sources into practical advice that could be used by clients.

Graduate Assistant

University of Rhode Island
Providence , Rhode Island
06.2009 - 12.2012
  • Collaborated with registered dietitians and paraprofessionals in both the SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) and EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program).
  • Created nutrition education materials for children through adults.
  • Planned and implemented nutrition education workshops for children, daycare providers, and recipients of SNAP.
  • Designed a curriculum for the Healthy Foods, Healthy Families Farmer's Market summer program.
  • Conducted research to support faculty projects and grant proposals.
  • Supported data collection and analysis for departmental assessments.

Administrative Assistant/Direct Support Professional

Avatar, Inc.
Warwick, Rhode Island
01.1991 - 06.2010
  • Transitioned through multiple roles during employment, from Direct Support Professional to Residential Director, and then returning to administrative assistant and DSP upon returning to school to pursue nutrition studies.
  • Planned and managed agency events, including Winter Celebration and Summer Picnics.
  • Reviewed all individual client finance records for the agency.
  • Assisted the Speech/Language Pathologist in reviewing client progress, following up with communication plans, and creating Natural Signals of Communication documents with staff teams.
  • Supported clients with daily living activities.
  • Maintained the Incident Management Committee database for the agency.

Education

Master of Science - Nutrition

University of Rhode Island
Kingston RI
05-2012

Dietetic Internship - Nutrition And Dietetics

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05-2009

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05-2008

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

CCRI
Lincoln, RI
05-1993

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Nutrition education delivery
  • Nutrition assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Nutritional intervention planning

Certification

  • RI Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist since 2009
  • Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist since 2009
  • Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics since 2009

Timeline

Registered Dietitian/Independent Contractor

The Groden Center, Inc.
05.2016 - Current

Registered Dietitian/Independent Contractor

Seven Hills
04.2013 - 04.2016

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

Meeting Street
09.2010 - Current

Graduate Assistant

University of Rhode Island
06.2009 - 12.2012

Administrative Assistant/Direct Support Professional

Avatar, Inc.
01.1991 - 06.2010

Master of Science - Nutrition

University of Rhode Island

Dietetic Internship - Nutrition And Dietetics

University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics

University of Rhode Island

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

CCRI

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