Haylee Atkinson

• Manage medical nutrition therapy for ~120 adolescents with various mental health conditions

• Teach evidence-based mental health nutrition to improve brain function (assess students for omega-3, B vitamin, iron, magnesium, zinc, protein and antioxidant deficiencies)

• Monitor patients for metabolic side effects of antipsychotics and other food/medication interactions

• Deliver individualized nutrition counseling using motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care techniques

• Provide nutrition education on intuitive eating, body image, meal planning, and healthy relationships with food

• Collaborate with all members of interdisciplinary team to promote continuity of care

• Manage team of 12 dietary staff to accommodate allergies, dietary restrictions, and nutrition prescriptions

• Review menus to ensure compliance with nutritional standards, treatment goals and compliance with Joint Commission, state, and organizational nutrition standards

• Maintain electronic medical records with timely documentation and interdisciplinary communication

• Create educational materials to meet individualized patient needs

Community Training (American Heart Association): • Created 7 weeks of nutrition videos for elementary-aged children • Published nationally-recognized hand-out on Healthy Eating During COVID-19 • Developed multiple client presentations on heart healthy nutrition and plant-based diets

Clinical Training (Alta Bates Medical Center):
• Dietetic experience in General Med, ICU, Cardiology, GI and Post/Antepartum
• Identified malnutrition using NFPE
• Calculated EN/PN formulations for high-acuity patients
• Presented clinical inservice on nutrition therapy in opiate abuse, and refeeding syndrome in diabetic ketoacidosis

Outpatient Training (HealthRIGHT 360):
• Provided nutritional counseling for patients with chronic conditions and substance abuse disorders
• Conducted multiple client presentations (Mindful Eating, Nutrition for Depression)
• Coordinated weekly food pharmacy

Management Training (San Francisco School District):
• Developed allergen report for school district
• Created 4-week cycle menu for summer breakfast and lunch program
• Designed promotional material for district-wide nutrition programs