Lina Kallas
Westlake
Summary
Personable and motivated Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Nutrition and 1,200+ hours of supervised practice in clinical, outpatient, community, and foodservice settings. Skilled in MNT, NFPE, patient counseling, and EMR systems. Committed to providing personalized, evidence-based nutrition care and clear, accessible education for diverse populations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nutrition Intern
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed Medical Nutrition Therapy including Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) for patients across ICU, cardiology, oncology, renal, and med-surg units
- Utilized Epic EMR to review labs, medications, and clinical progress; recommended supplements and appropriate nutrition support (enteral/parenteral)
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic diets and chronic disease management (diabetes, renal, heart failure)
- Independently managed patient care during a two-week staff relief, applying clinical judgment and prioritization skills
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary rounds to optimize nutrition interventions and outcomes
- Documented using ADIME format adhering to hospital and regulatory standards
Foodservice Nutrition Intern
Gourmet Gorilla
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted a plate waste study at a Chicago charter school and presented findings to company leadership
- Developed recipes per USDA guidelines for school menus
- Designed educational flyers promoting fresh produce programs using Canva
- Performed facility food safety inspection aligned with FDA food code
- Participated in a school-based farmer’s market, engaging students and community in healthy eating
Community Nutrition Intern
VeggieRx – Windy City Harvest
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Led food safety workshops and developed weekly nutrition education flyers
- Created and delivered a pre-diabetes education presentation tailored to low-literacy audiences
- Assisted with produce box distribution, participant enrollment, and data management for a nutrition prescription program
- Gained exposure to aquaponic farming and community-focused nutrition initiatives
Outpatient Nutrition Intern
Lake County Health Department
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided 1:1 outpatient counseling, emphasizing diabetes education and behavior change strategies
- Designed a parent handout on picky eating in children using Canva
- Trained in NextGen EMR for documentation and case study preparation
- Presented a clinical case study demonstrating nutrition assessment and counseling skills
Private Practice Intern
Married to Health
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Shadowed gut-focused consults addressing SIBO, histamine intolerance, and low-FODMAP diets
- Created encounter notes, recommended supplements, and communicated directly with patients via Google Voice
- Mentored incoming interns and contributed to practice content with a blog on gut-supportive foods
- Attended weekly team meetings to understand virtual private practice operations
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition Sciences
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2022
Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
- Epic & NextGen EMR Systems
- Patient & Family Nutrition Counseling
- Canva for Nutrition Education Materials
- Nutrition Education for Low-Literacy Audiences
- Recipe Development
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Cultural Competence & Sensitivity
- Motivational Interviewing
- Time Management & Organization
Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – Registration ID No. 86419494
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in Ohio – License No.11047
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private Practice Intern
Married to Health
08.2023 - 12.2023
Outpatient Nutrition Intern
Lake County Health Department
07.2023 - 08.2023
Community Nutrition Intern
VeggieRx – Windy City Harvest
06.2023 - 07.2023
Foodservice Nutrition Intern
Gourmet Gorilla
05.2023 - 06.2023
Clinical Nutrition Intern
Advocate Christ Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Nutrition Sciences
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences
University of Illinois At Chicago
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