Rachel Griehs
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Team Lead at Cecelia Health with a proven track record in mentoring and quality assessment. Expert in nutrition counseling and effective communication, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes. Committed to fostering a supportive and productive clinical environment.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Team Lead
Cecelia Health
02.2025 - Current
- Provide mentorship and support to Telehealth Dietitians. Address any concerns or questions they have regarding members, policies/procedures
- QA calls and chats for clinicians to ensure they are meeting standards
- Conduct 1:1 and group sessions with clinicians where reviewing team meetings, policies/procedure updates, QAs with each clinician.
- Provide chat coverage for clinicians as needed when they are out for the office.
- Reassign members to new clinicians as needed.
- Complete end of month spreadsheets
- Attend Team Lead, team meetings, refresher training live or recorded
Telehealth Dietitian
Bariatric Dietitian Services
07.2023 - Current
- Develop personalized nutrition plans for bariatric patients, enhancing dietary adherence and health outcomes.
- Conduct assessments to identify nutritional deficiencies, providing targeted recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to align dietary goals with patient treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Educate patients on post-operative nutritional needs, promoting optimal recovery and lifestyle changes.
Teleheath Dietitian
Cecelia Health
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided ongoing support and motivation to clients through regular follow-ups and consultations.
- Helped clients manage any possible side effects of their anti-obesity medications
- Used motivational interviewing and client centered counseling techniques when working with clients
- Attended live or recorded weekly/bi-weekly team meetings
- Met with team lead 1:1 weekly or in a group setting.
Clinical Dietitian
Nexus Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Conduct nutrition assessments on an inpatient Prader-Willi Syndrome unit.
- Provided calorie goals and dietary recommendations to promote weight loss
Senior Registered Dietitian
Baylor Medicine
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Educated patients on dietary modifications and healthy eating practices while preparing for bariatric surgery.
- Provided on-going pre and post operative dietary counseling in individual and group settings to promote optimal outcomes
- Facilitated support group meetings
- Wrote nutrition blogs on variety of topics.
- Created nutrition education materials as needed.
Bariatric and Abdominal Transplant Dietitian
Hahnemann University Hosptial
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed personalized nutrition plans to meet diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Provided on-going nutrition counseling to patients before and after surgery.
- Educated patients on dietary modifications and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Used client-centered counseling techniques for clients who required a renal or liver transplant meet BMI requirements to be a surgical candidate or becoming a liver doner.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Diamond Nutrition Counseling, LLC
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed personalized nutrition plans based on clients' health assessments and dietary preferences.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to promote healthy eating habits.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care and support.
- Educated clients on food labeling, portion control, and meal planning strategies.
Research Dietitian
Rutgers University
04.2012 - 10.2017
- RD for worksite wellness program available to all employees and students of the university.
- Provided individual and group nutrition education on a variety of topics, performed health screenings, wrote newsletters and blogs.
- Maintained research databases.
- Provided community outreach by nutrition lectures on variety of topics as needed.
Clinical Dietitian Specialist
Penn Medicine
12.2001 - 03.2012
- Provided individual and group nutrition counseling for those undergoing bariatric surgery.
- Facilitated support group meetings and spoke at information sessions.
- Created nutrition education materials as needed.
- Conducted lectures on local, state, and national levels on bariatric surgery nutrition.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition
New York University
New York (City), NY12-1999
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Food Management
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, OH08-1996
Skills
- Clinical oversight
- Quality Assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Nutrition counseling
- Coaching and mentoring
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Nutrition counseling
Timeline
Clinical Team Lead
Cecelia Health
02.2025 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Nexus Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2024
Telehealth Dietitian
Bariatric Dietitian Services
07.2023 - Current
Teleheath Dietitian
Cecelia Health
07.2023 - 02.2025
Senior Registered Dietitian
Baylor Medicine
05.2019 - 07.2023
Bariatric and Abdominal Transplant Dietitian
Hahnemann University Hosptial
09.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Diamond Nutrition Counseling, LLC
11.2017 - 09.2018
Research Dietitian
Rutgers University
04.2012 - 10.2017
Clinical Dietitian Specialist
Penn Medicine
12.2001 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Food Management
The Ohio State University