Ruth Greenfield
Dobbs Ferry
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dietitian with extensive experience at EmblemHealth, excelling in diabetes education and nutrition therapy. Proven ability in data analysis and clinical management, enhancing patient outcomes through tailored interventions. Skilled in creating engaging content and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, while advocating for diversity and inclusivity in healthcare.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
A1chieve Registered Dietitian
EmblemHealth
New York
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered telephonic diabetes self-management education to City of New York GHI PPO members.
- Created engaging social media content featuring videos on holiday indulgence and diabetes management.
- Developed comprehensive curriculum for diabetes self-management program accessible to all community members.
- Conducted bi-monthly Introduction to Diabetes classes at Neighborhood Care Fordham Road.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
EmblemHealth
New York
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Delivered medical nutrition therapy to members via telephone based on care management referrals.
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary rounds to enhance collaborative patient care.
- Conducted monthly care management meetings to review and optimize nutritional interventions.
- Utilized Neighborhood Care platform to offer nutrition classes on diabetes, heart health, and plant-based eating.
Senior Clinical Dietitian
New York – Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Participated in biweekly meetings with upper management to discuss department-wide initiatives.
- Reviewed selected charts monthly for quality assurance and provided feedback to dietitians.
Clinical Dietitian, Cardiac Service Line
New York – Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Utilized Nutrition Care Process to deliver tailored medical nutrition therapy to patients.
- Collaborated with inter-professional teams to execute effective nutrition care plans.
- Precepted dietetic interns within NYP Dietetic Internship Program to enhance practical skills.
- Implemented plant-based cooking demonstrations on inpatient TV channels and nutrition website.
- Co-chaired Heart Month Committee, organizing hospital-wide initiatives to promote heart health.
- Participated in Diversity Action Committee, advocating for increased diversity and inclusivity in profession.
Clinical Dietitian
Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home
New York
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Delivered medical nutrition therapy to geriatric patients using Nutrition Care Process.
- Implemented nutrition interventions for significant weight loss and pressure injury management.
- Checked enteral nutrition supplies and updated suppliers on tube feeding requirements.
Education
Dietetic Internship Program
Teacher’s College, Columbia University
New York, NY07.2015
Master of Science - Nutrition and Public Health
Teacher’s College, Columbia University
New York, NY05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Minor: Sociology
Duke University
Durham, NC05.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analysis
- Electronic health records
- Clinical management systems
Affiliations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
- New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NYSAND)
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES)
Professional Presentations
- EmblemHealth Webinar, Women’s Health Across all Ages and Life Stages (Expert panelist), 03/27/25
- Neighborhood Care Health and Wellness Programming (Elmhurst Queens), Chronic Disease Management Panel Discussion and Resource Day (Expert panelist), EmblemHealth, 09/26/24
- Neighborhood Care Health and Wellness Programming (Cambria Heights), Nutrition and Heart Health, EmblemHealth, 02/28/24
- Neighborhood Care Health and Wellness Programming (East New York), Diabetes Wellness & Nutrition, EmblemHealth, 09/13/23
- Neighborhood Care Health and Wellness Programming (Crown Heights), Healthy Eating: Tips and Tricks, EmblemHealth, 04/19/23
- Neighborhood Care Health and Wellness Programming (Virtual), Benefits of a Plant Based Diet, EmblemHealth, 05/13/22, 03/15/23
- Dietetic Internship Graduation (101st class) Keynote Speaker, New York – Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, 02/18/21
- Continuing Professional Education, Nutrition and Heart Failure, New York – Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, 12/17-12/21
- AHF – NY Presents a Panel Discussion on Strategies for Implementing a Plant-Based Diet, New York – Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, 02/20/19
- Nutrition Grand Rounds: Hungry for Health Symposium, Whole Foods Plant Based - Fact or Fiction? New York - Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center, 03/22/18
Dietetic And Nutrition Experience
- Teacher’s College, Columbia University, Dietetic Internship Program, New York, NY, Dietetic Intern, Clinical Rotations, 09/14, 07/15
- Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home, New York, NY, Dietetic Intern, Community Rotations
- Hoboken University Medical Center, Hoboken, NJ, Dietetic Intern, Community Rotations
- Center for Comprehensive Wellness, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, Dietetic Intern, Community Rotations
- Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Long Island City, NY, Dietetic Intern, Community Rotations
- Cornell Cooperative University Extension, New York, NY, Dietetic Intern, Community Rotations
- Flik at Cleary Gottlieb, New York, NY, Dietetic Intern, Food Service Rotation
Certification
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Certified Dietitian Nutritionist
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Timeline
A1chieve Registered Dietitian
EmblemHealth
02.2024 - Current
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
EmblemHealth
12.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Clinical Dietitian
New York – Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center
02.2020 - 11.2021
Clinical Dietitian, Cardiac Service Line
New York – Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center
01.2017 - 02.2020
Clinical Dietitian
Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home
08.2015 - 12.2016
Dietetic Internship Program
Teacher’s College, Columbia University
Master of Science - Nutrition and Public Health
Teacher’s College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Minor: Sociology
Duke University
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