Megan M. Groh
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Experienced Registered Dietitian with 6+ years of experience helping patients handle chronic medical problems through effective medical nutrition therapy. Successfully educated patients and families, planned menus and completed assessments. Strong communicator with outstanding listening skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian
New Horizon Foods (Formerly Cura Hospitality)
02.2022 - Current
- Identify and assess the nutritional needs of assigned residents, initiate interventions to achieve and/or maintain individuals nutritional status, and enhance quality of life.
- Work with the interdisciplinary team in setting procedures, policies and problem solving as they relate to the resident dining service and nutrition.
- Participate in the development, review and revision of the continuous quality improvement programs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized counseling sessions, focusing on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and goal-setting strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure seamless delivery of nutrition services.
Clinical Dietitian/Culinary Director
Monarch Healthcare Management
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Assessed patients in skilled nursing facility and enhance patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nutrition interventions and monitoring progress.
- Reviewed high risk residents monthly or as needed including residents on tube feeding, with pressure ulcers, significant weight loss or gain, on fluid restrictions and dialysis.
- Improved patient satisfaction with dietary services by conducting regular assessments and addressing concerns promptly.
- Oversaw the culinary department and work with the assistant culinary director to ensure the kitchen is in compliance with state regulations.
Registered Dietitian
Livea, MN Weight Loss Centers
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported, motivated and educated clients on weight loss program weekly with one-on-one coaching
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized counseling sessions, focusing on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and goal-setting strategies.
- Developed educational materials to promote healthy eating habits, resulting in increased awareness among patients and their families.
- Performed Inbody scan and obtained body measurements regularly with clients. Reviewed, educated, and discussed feeling with clients on results.
Office Assistant/File Clerk
Baudler, Maus, Forman & King, LLP
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided administrative support including answering phones, data entry and maintaining office files.
- Prepared and transported legal documents to and from central locations and distributed contents to local offices, banks and government center.
- Delivered court summons to individuals who are part of court proceedings.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
Registered Dietitian
Hy-Vee Foods Store
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Counseled customers on dietary needs, including heart disease, high blood pressure, weight loss, diabetes, food allergies and intolerances and other nutritional concerns.
- Prepared and delivered nutrition presentations for corporations, schools, community centers and organizations, and conducted “nutrition tours” of the store.
- Performed biometric screenings for customers and employees and educated them on the results. Discussed strategies to improving results.
- Established a partnership between an area nursing home and Austin Hy-Vee to provide dietitian services including menu development and in-service education to ensure kitchen was in regulation with state standards.
- Wrote a grant and was awarded $1,100 for a 10-week summer garden program.
Dietetic Intern
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Completed comprehensive program at Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center, a 732-bed facility.
- Included 23 weeks clinical, 5 weeks community, and 12 weeks of food service management rotations.
- Assessed patients in acute care and outpatient setting using the nutrition care process to determine appropriate interventions and goals.
- Organized “Winter Wonderland” themed holiday party serving 350 Food and Nutrition Services staff.
- Researched and developed a new Children’s Hospital menu and staffing proposal as part of a mock new area opening.
- Designed renal patient education handouts entitled: “Ways to Incorporating Protein in your Renal Diet” and “Renal Friendly Granola Bars.”
- Nutrition research seminar presentation to dietetic interns and department staff.
- Reviewed current literature with critical analysis on the topic of “Protein Supplementation in Athletes.”
Diet Technician, Registered
Mayo Clinic Health System
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted patients with menu selection to ensure meals served were within prescribed diet limitations.
- Updated software system (HealthTouch) to ensure nutrients, diets, and restrictions were accurate.
- Maintained proper inventory and ordered office supplies and tube feeding products as needed.
- Performed quality assessment by performing patient surveys on room service satisfaction and ensure food temperatures logs are being completed by kitchen staff.
Student Researcher
MSU Undergraduate Research Symposium
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Co-wrote grant and was awarded money for supplies and travel expenses for project
- Collected and analyzed data with one other student
- Presented findings as a poster at MSU Undergraduate Research Symposium
Education
Public Health -
University of Iowa
2017
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Minnesota State University
Skills
- Professional Speaking
- Menu Development
- Grant Writing
- Cholestech (Cholesterol) Test
- EPIC Electronic Medical Record Documentation
- Food Service Management
- One-on-One Consultations
- Leadership
Certification
- Registered Dietitian - August 2017-Present
- Licensed Dietitian, State of Minnesota – August 2017 - Present
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
New Horizon Foods (Formerly Cura Hospitality)
02.2022 - Current
Clinical Dietitian/Culinary Director
Monarch Healthcare Management
04.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Dietitian
Livea, MN Weight Loss Centers
08.2019 - 04.2020
Office Assistant/File Clerk
Baudler, Maus, Forman & King, LLP
04.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Dietitian
Hy-Vee Foods Store
06.2017 - 05.2019
Dietetic Intern
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
08.2016 - 06.2017
Diet Technician, Registered
Mayo Clinic Health System
07.2015 - 07.2016
Student Researcher
MSU Undergraduate Research Symposium
10.2014 - 04.2015
Public Health -
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Minnesota State University
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