Melanie Baker
Snellville,GA
Summary
Experienced Clinical Dietitian with over 30 years of experience helping patients handle chronic medical problems through effective nutrition education. Successfully educated patients, families and groups with strong communication and outstanding active listening skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Health Educator/Registered Dietitian
Kaiser Permanente
Atlanta, GA
12.2005 - Current
- Facilitated, as well as taught nutrition sessions for Adult (5 week) and Adolescent (6 week) Weight Management Programs, which included topics such as balanced nutrition and calorie needs, label reading , healthy cooking, restaurant dining, mindful eating and importance of physical activity. Contributed to development of curriculum and handbook used for adolescent program.
- Registered Dietitian for obesity grant working under KP doctor to compare nutrition education delivered in traditional inpatient setting vs non-traditional settings such as grocery stores or sit-down restaurant.
- CDC Lifestyle coach certified- to date have facilitated 18 one year long cohorts to assist/support members in making lifestyle changes to lower their risk for Type 2 Diabetes.
- Filled in for various RD led health education classes, including Diabetes self-management series, Whole food plant based living, Cholesterol and heart health, and Diabetes prevention.
- Contributed to development and implementation of new weight management program, Healthy Balance (currently teaching).
- Provided technical support for RD team, as well as assistance to members attending virtual health education classes.
Clinical Dietitian
Kaiser Permanente
Jonesboro, GA
10.2000 - 11.2005
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient needs for members with a variety of medical conditions, including Type 1, 2 & gestational diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, eating disorders, and obesity.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.1989
Skills
- Weight management
- Diabetes management
- Individual and Group education
- Group Facilitation
- Healthy meal preparation
Certification
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 1990
- LD- since 1990
- CDCES- since 2002
- Certified Lifestyle Coach - since 2013
Timeline
PRN Health Educator/Registered Dietitian
Kaiser Permanente
12.2005 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Kaiser Permanente
10.2000 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Louisiana Tech University