Gregory Lafortune
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Riverdale,Georgia
Summary
Skilled Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Certified Health Educator with 10 years experience in nutrition science and public health education. Dynamic public speaker and writer. Dedicated to high-quality standards and best practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Dietitian-Independent Contractor
VitalCheck Wellness
03.2024 - Current
- Support Haitian Creole-speaking clients in diabetes management
- Conduct 5 comprehensive nutrition assessments weekly with tailored treatment plans
- Increase client retention by establishing strong rapport and support
Nutritionist- Independent Contractor
Emory University Cognitive Empowerment Program
10.2021 - Current
- Provide nutrition services to participants with with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
- Lead virtual and on-site programming to large and small groups of 5-30 members.
- Participate in program development activities such as research, trainings, & curriculum building.
Registered Dietitian
HUSK Wellness
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments for 25-30 clients weekly
- Used MNT and behavioral change theories to monitor individuals managing chronic disease
- Leveraged client insurance benefits by applying billing and coding to nutrition visits
Outptient Registered Dietitian
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and bariatric surgery plans.
- Assessed each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
- Developed a bariatric nutrition guidebook for hospital's bariatric program
- Worked alongside bariatric program coordinator and medical director to enhance program quality and reach
Precision Nutrition Dietitian
Base10 Genetics
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Utilize nutrigenomics program to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients
- Practice alongside health team of medical doctor & pharmacist
- Conduct research and develop nutrition content for company programs
- Conduct research on nutrition and various topics in healthcare for software development
Performance Coach
Nuber-t Men's Wellness League
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Coached 100+ total MENbers in dietary and lifestyle changes for performance goals
- Provided detailed protein, carbohydrate, and fat macronutrient goals for individual needs
- Educated on best sources of hydration and supplements to support performance & recovery
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary health team to help MENbers boost energy & performance
Dietetic Intern
Southern Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Completed over 1200 hours of supervised dietetic practice and medical nutrition therapy
- Presented education on various health conditions and current trends in nutrition
- Developed recipes & crafted meal plans for patients in various disease states.
Health Educator- Out of School Time
HealthMPowers, Inc.
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Created health resources for use at eleven Boys & Girl Clubs in Metro Atlanta
- Worked with Executive Directors to develop site wellness plans
- Trained staff on how to implement wellness changes
- Taught youth on-site classes to increase fruit/vegetable consumption & water intake
Service Member
Foodcorps
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Worked with local school staff to increase food education in the city of South Fulton
- Built school wide cultures of health and contributed to school health teams
- Worked with communities at district and school levels to influence how kids eat
- Conducted hands-on cooking demonstrations and gardening to promote Farm to School efforts
Education
Logan University
Chesterfield, MO 01.2019 - 05.2020
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 08.2011 - 05.2016
Certification
Healthy Men Inc.-Certifield Men's Health Educator
Timeline
Registered Dietitian-Independent Contractor
VitalCheck Wellness
03.2024 - Current
Healthy Men Inc.-Certifield Men's Health Educator
05-2023
Registered Dietitian
HUSK Wellness
01.2023 - 03.2024
Outptient Registered Dietitian
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
08.2022 - 02.2023
Commission on Dietetic Registration- Registered Dietitian (RD). Credential ID: 86090190
12-2021
Nutritionist- Independent Contractor
Emory University Cognitive Empowerment Program
10.2021 - Current
Performance Coach
Nuber-t Men's Wellness League
06.2021 - 12.2022
Precision Nutrition Dietitian
Base10 Genetics
02.2021 - 06.2022
Dietetic Intern
Southern Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
Logan University
01.2019 - 05.2020
Health Coach Institute- Certified Health Coach. Accreditation: International Coaching Federation (ICF)
01-2018
Health Educator- Out of School Time
HealthMPowers, Inc.
09.2017 - 07.2020
Service Member
Foodcorps
07.2016 - 09.2017
Georgia State University
08.2011 - 05.2016
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