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Ellen Gstalder

Maumee,OH

Summary

Knowledgeable professional specializing in delivery of maternal child health programs. Experienced in assessing need for health education and developing strategies to promote health and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and developing relationships with individuals to support health initiatives. Well-versed in health promotion principles and health risk analysis and assessment. Leverages excellent organizational skills to engage individuals and groups in health-related activities.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

State of West Virginia

Nutritionist II, Nutrition Coordinator
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide nutrition assessments and education to pregnant/postpartum mothers, infants, and children ages one through five
  • Provide nutrition counseling to high risk WIC participants
  • Provide community referrals for WIC participants
  • Work with health care providers to provide client’s with specialty formulas and nutritional supplements as needed
  • Provide guidance and support to nutritionists from 6 counties throughout the state of WV
  • Develop and implement fiscal year goals and objectives
  • Regularly reported nutrition data and findings to state agencies
  • Train sta on nutrition related policies and procedures
  • Attend outreach events.

Greenbrier Health Care Facility

Dietary Supervisor
11.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Conducted hiring of all Dietary Aids and Cooks for three di erent shifts
  • Prepared work schedules and oversaw time cards Provided supervisory guidance to all cooks and dietary aids
  • Planned and conducted in-service education for Dietary employees on a monthly basis Evaluated employee competencies and evaluations
  • Supervised day-to-day operations of patient meal delivery and service Assured that sta follow standardized recipes and menus
  • Monitored and refined processes that lead to increased unit e ciency and enhanced patient comfort and care
  • Maintained quality control measures to ensure temperature, attractiveness and palatability of food
  • Conducted weekly weight meetings to evaluate resident weight-loss, wound management and enteral feeds
  • Participated in weekly care plan meetings
  • Attended daily administration meetings
  • Followed monthly menus and purchased all necessary food items
  • Purchased equipment for the kitchen .

Jackson County Health Department - WIC

Nutritionist
12.2016 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Provided nutrition assessments and education to pregnant/postpartum mothers, infants, and children ages one through five
  • Provided community referrals for WIC participants
  • Worked with health care providers to provide client’s with specialty formulas and nutritional supplements as needed
  • Created digital resources and printed materials to assist in nutrition-related education
  • Referred patients to other professionals for proper financial assistance and psychosocial intervention
  • Conducted and analyzed surveys and focus groups to identify needs of clients and

ProMedica Toledo Hospital

Dietetic Technician
01.2016 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Provided dietary assessments, diagnosis, and interventions
  • Educated patients on healthy eating habits, illness prevention, and nutrition-based treatment options
  • Supported patient treatment goals by observing, tracking, and reporting on intake
  • Charted electronic medical records of patients
  • Worked with healthcare providers to ensure continuation of care and treatment
  • Provided community referrals and worked with social workers to ensure contusion to services
  • Worked with the Dietary Department to ensure patients received appropriate therapeutic menu items.

01.2013 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Implement improved practices
  • Participated in community coalitions, workgroups, and committees with the purpose of increasing community partnerships, program equity and quality
  • Developed and facilitated a Racial Equity Workgroup, identifying areas of need within the Jackson County Health Department .

Education

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Master of Science from Public Health
2020

The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

from Health Care Administration, Business
2016

Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH

from Dietetics
2015

Skills

  • Managerial Skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Program development skills
  • Cultural awareness skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Quality assurance skills
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team Leadership

Affiliations

The CarXe Coalition (2022), Jackson County HPO Advisory Committee (2016-2022) Jackson County Racial Equity Workgroup (2020) Treasurer of the Jackson County Breastfeeding Coalition (2016-2021) Jackson County Health Department Newsletter Committee (2016-2018) The University of Toledo Healthcare Administration Student Association (UTHSA) (2015-2016) Vice President of Owens Nutrition Association (ONA)

Timeline

Dietary Supervisor

Greenbrier Health Care Facility
11.2022 - 03.2023

Nutritionist II, Nutrition Coordinator

State of West Virginia
07.2021 - Current

Nutritionist

Jackson County Health Department - WIC
12.2016 - 07.2021

Dietetic Technician

ProMedica Toledo Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2021

01.2013 - 01.2015

Michigan State University

Master of Science from Public Health

The University of Toledo

from Health Care Administration, Business

Owens Community College

from Dietetics

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