Kristi Rank
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Results-oriented Dietitian with 9 years of experience working in Clinical and Community settings. Dedicated to using evidence-based nutrition to improve client lives. Expert at counseling, treatment planning and progress monitoring.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Coordinator
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission
02.2020 - Current
- Screened Head Start and Early Head Start children for nutritional risk. Addressed nutrition concerns with parents or guardians, and planned special diets when medically necessary.
- Managed all components of Child and Adult Care Food Program, including menu planning, monitoring visits, maintaining all required documents and filing monthly claim for reimbursement. Successfully passed all audits without findings.
- Provided training to all staff on nutrition policies and procedures to maintain compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program, Head Start Performance Standards and local health department guidelines.
- Secured and managed all contracts for foodservice with local school districts and catering company.
Preschool Teacher
Anderson Hills Preschool
08.2013 - 01.2020
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Nutritionist
Kalamazoo County Head Start
10.2001 - 04.2005
- Screened over 700 children annually for nutritional risk. Addressed and followed nutritional concerns with parents or guardians. Planned specialized diets when medically necessary.
- Compiled all data and maintained files for compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Head Start Performance Standards. Successfully completed all audits without findings.
- Provided training and monitoring to assure compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program, Head Start Performance Standards and local health department.
- Prepared bid information, secured contract and collaborated with local foodservice management company to plan menus according the Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines.
- Regularly supervised nutrition students and dietetic interns.
Clinical Dietitian
Thomason Hospital
06.2000 - 09.2001
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Offered specialized dietary information to educate patients, families and nutrition practitioners.
Dietetic Intern
Carondelet Health Network
07.1999 - 05.2000
- Extensive rotations in the areas of Clinical Nutrition, Foodservice Administration and Management, Research and Community Nutrition.
- "Year 2000 Outstanding Dietetic Student Award" recipient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI05.1999
Skills
- Detail-orientated
- Excellent communication skills
- Organization and Prioritizing Tasks
- Licensed Dietitian in Ohio and Kentucky
Certification
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Timeline
Nutrition Coordinator
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission
02.2020 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Anderson Hills Preschool
08.2013 - 01.2020
Nutritionist
Kalamazoo County Head Start
10.2001 - 04.2005
Clinical Dietitian
Thomason Hospital
06.2000 - 09.2001
Dietetic Intern
Carondelet Health Network
07.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Central Michigan University
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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