Nancy Wahl, LRDN
Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Dickinson,ND
Summary
Dependable Licensed Registered Dietitian with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Ready to apply skills and 32 years of experience. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Consultant LRDN
Independent Consultant
Dickinson, ND
08.1993 - Current
- Provide individualized nutrition therapy in a home-based office setting and TeleHealth for nutrition throughout the life cycle, and disease specific nutritional requirements
- Adjunct Instructor of Nutrition at DSU
- LRDN for Home on the Range, Women's Correctional Center,
- Cadre instructor for the ND State Department of Public Instruction to educate foodservice employees in eight counties
- Contracted with the ND State Department of Health to develop a Nutrition and Physical Activity Carnival Kit and Guidebook for schools in four states
- Clinical and Food Service Consultant – Beulah Nursing Home (Beulah ND), Hilltop Home of Comfort (Killdeer, ND), St. Luke’s Nursing Home (Dickinson, ND)
- Public/Corporate Education – Adult Continuing Education, HealthWorks Weight-loss Class, West River Regional Medical Center, Hettinger ND, Great Plains Clinic Physicians and Staff, TMI Systems Design, Dickinson ND
- Preceptor to two individuals through courses to assist them to become dietary managers.
DPS (8 K-12 Schools) LRDN/FSD
Independent Consultant
Dickinson, ND
09.2013 - 02.2022
- Conducted regular meetings with cooks to discuss upcoming menus, all pertinent nutrition related research, quality improvement, trends, policy, regulations, creditable training, etc....
Home on the Range LRDN
Independent Consultant
Dickinson, ND
10.2000 - 10.2013
- Reviewed and approved menus according to Regulations.
Dickinson State University Adjunct Faculty
Independent Consultant
Dickinson, ND
01.1995 - 10.2013
- Adjunct Instructor for Food and Nutrition Course (Level 240), required courses for Nursing and Athletic Programs.
- Created innovative ways to engage students in the material being studied.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual learning styles.
Dakota Women’s Correctional Rehab Center LRDN
Independent Consultant
Dickinson, ND
07.2006 - 01.2012
- Reviewed and approved menus according to Regulations.
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center LRDN
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center
Dickinson, ND
03.1991 - 08.1993
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and provided nutrition education to individuals and/or groups including in and out-patients, medical staff, long-term care residents, school foodservice employees, developmentally disabled individuals and the community
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to healthcare operations.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated Nutrition Department personnel.
- Developed nutrition programs and presentations that promoted community health.
- Consultant Dietitian Dickinson Public School System Consultant, ABLE Incorporated, Kidney Dialysis Unit Dietitian, St. Luke’s Tri-State Hospital/Bowman ND, Sunset Care Nursing Home/Bowman ND, Good Samaritan Nursing Home/Mott ND, St. Benedict’s Nursing Home/Dickinson ND, public “Winding your Weigh Down” Weight Loss Classes.......
Education
Bachelor of Science - Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition graduated from the Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics; managed the Foodservice Department at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fargo, ND throughout internship; Dean’s List; Libra Honor Society; Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society for Home Economics.
- Internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Dickinson, ND lead to my immediate employment.
Skills
- Proficiency with the following desktop software: MS Word, Excel, Power Point
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Reports and Documentation
- Client and Contract Accounts Rapport
- Development of Presentations, Classes and Handouts
- State and Federal Regulations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Integrity and Honesty
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Nutrition Assessments
- Patient Education and Counseling (one-on-one and group therapy; educational level and cultural specific)
- Quality Assurance Standards
- Accuracy
- Out-Patient and In-Patient Counseling
- Clinical Applications
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Communication
Public Service
- Volunteer Community Thanksgiving Meal, DSU, 2011 – Present
- Director – Community Thanksgiving Meal, DSU, 2020-Present
- Volunteer – AMEN Food Pantry
Professional Involvement
- North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Chairperson – Convention Planning (2012/2013)
- US Census Bureau – Trainer (2009)
- North Dakota Dietetic Association: Chairperson - ND Consultant Dietitians’ in Healthcare Facilities Practice Group (1994 – 1998)
- President - West River District Dietetic Association - Dickinson (1994 - 1995)
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Member
- North Dakota Nutrition Council - Member
- American Diabetes Association - Member
Awards and Accomplishments
- North Dakota Dietetic Association Pyramid Power Award – Recognizing Innovative Nutrition Education 2000
- Second runner-up Miss North Dakota TEEN USA 1985
- Miss Dickinson 1986
- Stark County Home Economics Scholarship 1986
Affiliations
- Love to cook, spending time with family, being physically active.
Certification
- Professionally Licensed in the state of North Dakota #354 through ND Board of Dietetic Practice
- Registered through the Commission of Dietetic Registrtion
- Currently working toward Certification in EBT (Emotional Brain Therapy)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DPS (8 K-12 Schools) LRDN/FSD - Independent Consultant
09.2013 - 02.2022
Dakota Women’s Correctional Rehab Center LRDN - Independent Consultant
07.2006 - 01.2012
Home on the Range LRDN - Independent Consultant
10.2000 - 10.2013
Dickinson State University Adjunct Faculty - Independent Consultant
01.1995 - 10.2013
Independent Consultant LRDN - Independent Consultant
08.1993 - Current
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center LRDN - St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center
03.1991 - 08.1993
North Dakota State University - Bachelor of Science, Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics
Dickinson High School - ,