Cindy Matthes
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Experienced Registered Dietitian with 28 years of experience helping patients manage chronic medical problems through effective nutrition. Successfully educated patients and families, completed assessments, collaborated with other members of health care team, monitored patient progress and provided ongoing care coordination. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Dietitian
Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic
1998.12 - Current
- Providing nutritional assessment and medical nutrition therapy for children with specialized health concerns
- Participating in multi-disciplinary team conferences.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition interventions by routinely monitoring patient progress and making appropriate adjustments to care plans as needed.
Clinical Dietitian Consultant
Dee Peterson Consulting
- Provided nutritional assessment and medical nutrition therapy for children residing at Lifescape's Medically Complex Program.
Substitute Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
2015.11 - 2019.01
- Implemented lesson plans for elementary age students.
Dietary Department Manager
Dell Rapids Community Hospital
- 1998.12
Community Health Dietitian
South Dakota Department of Health
1996.07 - 1998.08
- Provided nutrition counseling to participants on the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program
- Provided nutritional assessment for children with special health care needs being seen in outreach clinics.
Dietary Aide/Cook/Supervisor
Good Samaritan Luther Manor
- 1995.01
- Assembled and delivered resident trays, prepared evening meal, supervised tray assembly.
Education
Dietetic Internship -
St. John’s Hospital School of Dietetics
Springfield, Ill.06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science
South Dakota State University
Brookings, S.D.01.1995
Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Enteral Nutrition
- Pediatric nutrition
- Gastrointestinal Nutrition
- Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Records
Licenses and Certificates
- Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration, 1996, present
- Board Certified as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition, 2006, present
- Licensed Nutritionist, State of South Dakota, 1997, present
- Certified in Pediatric and Adolescent Weight Management, 2005
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
2015.11 - 2019.01
Pediatric Dietitian
Sanford Children’s Specialty Clinic
1998.12 - Current
Community Health Dietitian
South Dakota Department of Health
1996.07 - 1998.08
Clinical Dietitian Consultant
Dee Peterson Consulting
Dietary Department Manager
Dell Rapids Community Hospital
- 1998.12
Dietary Aide/Cook/Supervisor
Good Samaritan Luther Manor
- 1995.01
Dietetic Internship -
St. John’s Hospital School of Dietetics
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition & Food Science
South Dakota State University
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