Ellen Gstalder
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutritionist II, Nutrition Coordinator
State of West Virginia
07.2021 - Current
- Provide nutrition assessments and education to pregnant/postpartum mothers, infants, and children ages on through five
- Provide nutrition counseling to high risk WIC participants
- Provide community referrals for WIC participants
- Work with healthcare providers to provide clients 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 staff on nutrition related policies and procedures
- Attend outreach events
Dietary Supervisor
Greenbrier Health Care Facility
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted hiring of all Dietary Aids and Cooks for all 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
- Insured staff follow standardized recipes and menus
- Monitored and evaluated processes that lead to increased efficiency 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
Nutritionist
Jackson County Health Department - WIC
12.2016 - 07.2021
- 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 assistance and/or intervention
- Conducted and analyzed surveys and focus groups to identify needs of clients
Dietetic Technician
ProMedica Toledo Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2021
- 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 continuation of treatment and services
- Worked with the Dietary Department to ensure patients received appropriate therapeutic menu items
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI2020
Health Care Administration, Business
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH2016
Dietetics
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH2015
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
Master of Science - Public Health
Michigan State University
Health Care Administration, Business
The University of Toledo
Dietetics
Owens Community College
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