LAUREN KILLION
Summary
Goal-driven Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with many years of experience and dedication to improving patient lives through evidence-based nutritional practices. Talented at counseling patients and collaborating with practitioners to optimize patient care and outcomes. Friendly and personable when working with patients and colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Parkview Heart Institute
01.2025 - Current
- Provide medical nutrition therapy for outpatient patients and supported various cardiovascular clinics with a multidisciplinary approach to care plans
- Lead engaging group classes to educate patients on healthy eating
- Facilitate ERAS protocol implementation for enhanced recovery
- Public speaking events and presentations
- Develop comprehensive marketing projects to promote services and improve nutrition education
Clinical Dietitian
Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute
12.2019 - 04.2026
- Provided medical nutrition therapy for patients undergoing current treatment, in surveillance and/or at high risk
- Enteral nutrition initiation and management
- Participated in ERAS and Live Strong programs to support patient recovery
- Active participant of weekly multidisciplinary tumor board presentations
- PRN December 2024-April 2026
Community Outreach Dietitian
Parkview Health
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Led monthly nutrition education and cooking demonstrations, improving community awareness of health topics
- Delivered nutrition presentations and coordinated community outreach initiatives, fostering engagement and knowledge sharing
- Conducted grocery store tours to educate clients on healthy shopping practices, enhancing their ability to make nutritious choices
- Led one on one RDN consultations for the community
- Developed Veggie Rx pilot program
Clinical Dietitian
Indiana University Health
12.2015 - 09.2018
- Provided outpatient RDN services in the Digestive and Liver Disorder Clinic at University Hospital
- Led patient education on FODMAP diet, gastroparesis, and cirrhosis, enhancing patient understanding and dietary adherence
- Collaborated with physicians to develop integrated patient care plans
Medical Nutrition Specialist
Lincare Inc
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Specialized in enteral nutrition across diverse environments, including home and hospital settings.
- Instructed patients on feeding tube care and administration techniques, improving their understanding and confidence in managing their nutrition.
- Monitored a census of 450 patients for tolerance, weight changes, treatment progress, and compliance, ensuring optimal nutrition outcomes.
Group Fitness Instructor
Pure Barre
02.2017 - 05.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Psychology
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05-2012
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Dominican University Brennan School of Business
River Forest, IL05-2014
Dietetic Internship -
Dominican University
River Forest, IL05-2014
Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Enteral Nutrition Management
- Oncology Nutrition
- GI Nutrition
- Cardiology Nutrition
- Nutrition education development
- Program Development
- Community Outreach Initiatives
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Public Speaking
Dietetic Internship Supervised Practice
August 2012-May 2014, Dominican University
- Chicago Department of Family Support Services, Head Start Coordinator, Chicago, IL
- Resurrection Health Care, Food Service Management, Evanston, IL
- St. Alexius Medical Center, Clinical Dietetics, Hoffman Estates, IL
- Shriners Hospitals for Children, Pediatric Dietetics, Oak Park, IL
- Dairy Management Inc., Strategic Partnerships, Rosemont, IL
Professional Development Certifications Memberships
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, maintained by the Commission on Dietetic Registration since 2014
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member
- Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Member
- Certificates of Training: Diabetes Mellitus and Integrative and Functional Medicine
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Parkview Heart Institute
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute
12.2019 - 04.2026
Community Outreach Dietitian
Parkview Health
09.2018 - 12.2019
Group Fitness Instructor
Pure Barre
02.2017 - 05.2023
Clinical Dietitian
Indiana University Health
12.2015 - 09.2018
Medical Nutrition Specialist
Lincare Inc
06.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Psychology
Indiana University
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Dominican University Brennan School of Business
Dietetic Internship -
Dominican University