Julianne Downes
Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Hickory
Summary
Results-oriented Dietitian with 20 years of experience working in clinical and remote settings. Dedicated to using evidence-based nutrition to improve patient lives. Expert at counseling, treatment planning and progress monitoring.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Advanced Dietitian
Northwestern Memorial Executive Health Program
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Walsh Nutrition Group
- Delivering quality medical nutrition therapy and behavior modification counseling for all populations with special interest in GI health, Obesity and Diabetes
- Influenced positive behavioral change among clients by providing motivational counseling sessions focused on goal-setting, problem-solving, and self-monitoring.
Subject Matter Expert
Amway/Nutrilite
- Lead for weight management and nutritional supplement product lines
- Developed effective training materials for diverse audiences, resulting in improved skillsets and increased job satisfaction.
RDN/CDCES
DayTwo
- Using Telehealth platform with focus on GI health using microbiome based program
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Outpatient Dietitian
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
- Developed Mindset 365 Diabetes Prevention Program.
- Delivered engaging nutrition education presentations for various community groups, increasing awareness of healthy eating habits.
- Supported fellow dietitians through mentorship and collaboration on challenging cases.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care through interdisciplinary communication and coordination.
- Utilized various educational materials and resources to cater to diverse patient learning preferences, ensuring comprehension of complex nutrition concepts.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Dietetics - Dietetics
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Diabetes management
Gastrointestinal Nutrition
Vegetarian and vegan nutrition
Supplement Recommendations
Self Motivation
Written and verbal communication
Time Management
Adaptability
State Licensure
- Illinois
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
Certification
Registered Dietician Nutritionist, #813497, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Presentations
- Western Michigan University, Working at the Frontier of Nutrition Genomics
- Michigan Dietetic Association Spring Meeting, Working at the Frontier of Nutrition Genomics
- Michigan Dietetic Association Spring Meeting, Plant Based Diet and Cancer
Timeline
Graduate Certificate in Dietetics - Dietetics
University of Rhode Island
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
05.2001 -
Advanced Dietitian
Northwestern Memorial Executive Health Program
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Walsh Nutrition Group
Subject Matter Expert
Amway/Nutrilite
RDN/CDCES
DayTwo
Outpatient Dietitian
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
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