Lindsey Schiffhauer
Girard,OH
Summary
Registered Dietitian professional with strong focus on nutritional assessment, meal planning, and patient education. Known for exceptional team collaboration and consistent achievement of results in dynamic healthcare settings. Adept at adapting to changing needs and delivering tailored dietary solutions. Reliable, results-driven, and highly skilled in clinical nutrition, counseling, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian
Hillside Rehab Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct initial assessments and reassessments on all patients using the Nutrition Care Process for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning
- Counsel patients and families using evidence based nutrition practices
- Communicate with physicians and clinical staff regarding patients nutritional status
- Assess and diagnose malnutrition as appropriate
- Assist in creating new menus to provide optimal nutrition
- Implement IDDSI guidelines for patients on modified diets
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care
- Select, implement, and evaluate enteral nutrition regimens
- Maintain oral and enteral nutrition formularies
- Contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Supervise kitchen staff in a 65 bed facility hospital
- Evaluate food service operations for quality assurance purposes, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members through effective communication and collaboration
Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian
St. Elizabeth Health Center
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning
- Designed and implemented nutrition care plans as indicated by the patient’s/client’s health status
- Selected, implemented, and evaluated enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens
- Diagnosed malnutrition as appropriate
- Interacted with physicians and other health care professional to provide medical nutrition therapy
- Participated in hospital committees and performance improvement activities
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, renal disease, and heart disease.
Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian
St. Elizabeth Health Center
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning
- Designed and implemented nutrition care plans as indicated by the patient’s/client’s health status
- Selected, implemented, and evaluated enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens
- Diagnosed malnutrition as appropriate
- Interacted with physicians and other health care professional to provide medical nutrition therapy
- Participated in hospital committees and performance improvement activities
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, renal disease, and heart disease.
Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian
Meadville Medical Center
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Assessed patients for nutritional risk
- Assessed nutritional needs and nutrient requirements
- Counseled patients and family members regarding basic nutrition and specific diet instruction including Cardiac, Diabetic, Weight Management and Renal specific diets
- Designed and implemented nutrition care plans as indicated by the patient’s/client’s health status
- Selected, implemented, and evaluated enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens
- Interacted with physicians and other health care professional to provide medical nutrition therapy
Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian
The Child and Family Counseling Center of Westlake
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Provided dietary counseling in an outpatient setting
- Counseled patients regarding basic nutrition and specific diet instruction
- Developed a program for overweight adolescents
- Developed and taught nutrition related class
Student Intern
St. Joseph Health Center, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown WIC, Concord Care Nursing Home, Various Community Agencies in the Youngstown Area
09.2007 - 07.2009
- Assessed patients for nutritional risk
- Counseled patients/clients regarding basic nutrition and specific diet instruction
- Taught nutrition related classes to both adults and children
- Conducted employee in-services
- Devised a mock Grant Proposal
- Supervised both patient and retail aspects of foodservice and assisted with management responsibilities such as, scheduling, purchasing, safety and sanitation, quality assurance and employee relations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food & Nutrition, Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH08.2009
Skills
- Meal planning
- Nutrition education
- Diabetes management
- Clinical nutrition
- Foodservice Management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Written and verbal communication
- Electronic medical records
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
Affiliations
Certified in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management
Achievements Activities
- Dean’s List 2006-2009
- Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society
Additional References
Available upon request
Career Related Experience
Student Intern, 09/07, 07/09, St. Joseph Health Center, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown WIC, Concord Care Nursing Home, Various Community Agencies in the Youngstown Area, Assessed patients for nutritional risk, Counseled patients/clients regarding basic nutrition and specific diet instruction, Taught nutrition related classes to both adults and children, Conducted employee in-services, Devised a mock Grant Proposal, Supervised both patient and retail aspects of foodservice and assisted with management responsibilities such as, scheduling, purchasing, safety and sanitation, quality assurance and employee relations
Timeline
Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian
Hillside Rehab Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian
St. Elizabeth Health Center
10.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian
St. Elizabeth Health Center
01.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian
The Child and Family Counseling Center of Westlake
04.2010 - 10.2010
Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian
Meadville Medical Center
02.2010 - 01.2014
Student Intern
St. Joseph Health Center, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown WIC, Concord Care Nursing Home, Various Community Agencies in the Youngstown Area
09.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Food & Nutrition, Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Youngstown State University
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