Eileen Baker
Verona,NJ
Summary
Motivated and enthusiastic Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with nine years of experience specializing in managing chronic illnesses through medical nutrition therapy. Proven track record of working collaboratively with clinicians to optimize patient plans, resulting in improved outcomes. Currently pursuing a master's degree in integrative and functional nutrition, which provides a holistic, evidence-based, and humanistic approach to address the root causes of conditions ranging from obesity to chronic pain.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Dave Winfield Nutrition Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
- Individualized nutrition and behavioral counseling for pediatric and adult populations, offered in person or through telemedicine.
- Patients are counseled on methods for treating chronic conditions including, but not limited to, obesity, DM, PCOS, CVD, CKD, IBD, IBS, and oncology.
- Nutrition assessments are completed for each patient based on their medical history, conditions, and energy needs.
- Identify barriers to change and work with patients to set achievable self-management goals.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to manage patients and improve outcomes.
Clinical Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Hackensack University Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
- Assess nutritional status of pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
- Determine client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, considering specific lifestyles, physiology, and medical concerns.
- Use evidence-based guidelines to develop and implement nutrition interventions and monitor progress of those interventions by evaluating patient outcomes.
- Recommendations are provided to interdisciplinary team members based on nutrition assessments/goals.
- Identifying and offering nutrition education to patients and families.
- Orient, mentor, and train staff and interns as applicable.
Nutrition Assistant
Hackensack University Medical Center
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Obtained and processed meal orders.
- Ensured diet prescription adherence.
- Maintained accurate dietary record for each patient.
Education
Master's degree - Integrative and Functional Nutrition
Saybrook University
Pasadena, CA12.2024
Bachelor's degree - Nutrition and Dietetics
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ12.2011
Skills
- Individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Diabetes Management/Prevention
- Patient Education
- Evidence-Based Advice
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
Certification
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, 08/01/18, Present
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, 10/01/14, Present
Timeline
Outpatient Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Dave Winfield Nutrition Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Clinical Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Hackensack University Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
Nutrition Assistant
Hackensack University Medical Center
09.2011 - 08.2013
Master's degree - Integrative and Functional Nutrition
Saybrook University
Bachelor's degree - Nutrition and Dietetics
Montclair State University
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, 08/01/18, Present
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, 10/01/14, Present
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