Kristina Pink
Shakopee,MN
Summary
Passionate dietitian with solid background in clinical nutrition and wellness coaching. Skilled in developing personalized meal plans, counseling on nutrition issues, and promoting healthy eating habits to diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex nutritional information to individuals of varying backgrounds and comprehension levels. Notable impact in previous roles includes improved patient outcomes through tailored dietary strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor, Registered Dietitian Team
United Health Care, Level2
01.2020 - Current
- Leading, managing, and retaining a team of 11 high-performing Registered Dietitians.
- Forward-thinking, solution-focused problem solving in a dynamic start-up culture.
- Change management.
- Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaching and Dietitian consults.
- Guided individuals in food selection, preparation or menu planning based upon nutritional needs.
- Attended conferences and workshops in order to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in nutrition science.
- Recruited, hired, and trained new dietitian, coaching, and leadership staff.
- Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary communication among members of the healthcare team regarding patient care issues.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
- Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
Integrative Registered Dietitian
Consultant
Twin Cities, MN
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented employer-specific nutrition offerings.
- Public speaking, content creation, and training material development.
- Functional testing and lab interpretation.
- Provided nutrition education to patients and their families, including individual counseling sessions.
- Developed meal plans for individuals with special dietary needs based on nutritional analysis of current diets.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with nutrition-related conditions.
- Analyzed laboratory results to evaluate patient's response to prescribed diets and make necessary adjustments.
- Created educational materials such as handouts and fact sheets in order to educate patients about healthy eating habits.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote healthy eating habits among at-risk populations.
- Evaluated new products or recipes for nutritional content before recommending them to clients.
- Recommended appropriate supplements when needed in order to ensure adequate nutrient intake.
- Attended conferences and workshops in order to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in nutrition science.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
Registered Dietitian/Health Coach
Lifetime Fitness
, MN
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Onsite biometric screening and group coaching presentations.
- Training and content development.
- Health coaching to biometric data markers to optimize wellness.
- Change management
- Collaboration, verbal, and written interdepartmental communication.
- Interpreted complex nutrition related data from various sources into practical advice that could be used by clients.
- Counseled clients on portion control techniques and mindful eating habits.
- Evaluated new products or recipes for nutritional content before recommending them to clients.
- Recommended appropriate supplements when needed in order to ensure adequate nutrient intake.
- Attended conferences and workshops in order to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in nutrition science.
- Referred patients to other relevant services to foster continuity of care.
NDSR User Support and Training Lead
University of Minnesota
, MN
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Nationwide support of researchers and data quality review.
- Training development and software testing.
- Monthly, in-person training sessions.
- Client support.
- Assisted in nutrition publications and graduate student development.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for new employees.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
- Created and maintained an inventory of all training materials and resources.
- Provided feedback to staff on areas of improvement identified during training sessions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that training needs were met across the organization.
Education
DrPH candidate -
Capella University
01.2024
NBC-HWC -
National Board of Certified Health and Wellness Coaches
01.2021
MPH -
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01.2005
BA -
College of Saint Bennedict
01.2000
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Written and Oral Communication
- Servant Leadership
- Innovation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strategic thinker
- Change Management
Certification
- Licensed Dietitian
- Registered Dietitian
- Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
- Gut Health Coaching Certification
Affiliations
- Volunteer - Therapy Dog
- College of Saint Benedict Presidents Scholarship
- National Honor Society
Accomplishments
- Self Published Author
- Emerging Leadership Training
- First Level Leader Training
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor, Registered Dietitian Team
United Health Care, Level2
01.2020 - Current
Integrative Registered Dietitian
Consultant
01.2016 - 01.2020
Registered Dietitian/Health Coach
Lifetime Fitness
01.2013 - 01.2016
NDSR User Support and Training Lead
University of Minnesota
01.2008 - 01.2013
DrPH candidate -
Capella University
NBC-HWC -
National Board of Certified Health and Wellness Coaches
MPH -
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BA -
College of Saint Bennedict
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