SARAH COHEN

Knowledgeable Clinical Dietitian with experience in the inpatient setting educating patients and families, monitoring patient nutrition, enteral nutrition, and managing physician-ordered diets. Knowledgeable in medical nutrition therapy and clinical nutrition. Demonstrated success in collaborating with clinicians to optimize patient plans. Thrive in challenging, fast-paced settings when managing multiple tasks and working with various patients. Collaborative and enthusiastic team member.

• First Aid/CPR Certified
• Group 1. HSP, Biomedical Research Investigators and Key Personnel Certification
• IPS for Researchers
• RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Independent Study, 01/23 - 05/23

University Of Illinois At Chicago- Chicago, IL

• Student research assistant helping with a study to see if intermittent fasting promotes weight maintenance in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy by entering participants' food logs into the database and assisting with patient interviews occasionally.
• Helping write two systematic reviews.
• Learning about DEXA and how to interpret results

Independent Study, 01/23-05/23

University Of Illinois At Chicago- Chicago, IL

• Developing educational handouts for nutrition students and RDs on food practices for six cultures and how the food practices relate to the population's health status.
• Researching the relationship between food practices and cultural beliefs.
• Creating a presentation showcasing all my findings and presenting it as a guest lecturer in one of UIC's culture and food courses.

Nutrition Volunteer, 01/23-05/23

Swedish Hospital Part Of NorthShore - Chicago, IL

• Visit designated patients to encourage food intake.
• Offer support and company during meals.
• Assist patients with meal trays (open cartons, cut meat).
• Help with the Food Connections Program by stocking the pop-up food pantry and assembling food & resource packages for patients.

MD-CP Colloquia session, 03/203

University Of Illinois At Chicago - Chicago, IL

• Some of UIC's Dietetics Coordinated Program students participated in the Medical Colloquia with Medical students.
• Came up with a recipe that would be good for patients with diabetes and then taught Medical students how to make that recipe the day of the event/discuss the MNT for diabetes.

Garden Assistant, 05/2021 to 08/2021

John Middleton Elementary School's Garden - Chicago, IL

• Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health. Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain a uniform appearance.
• Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.

Organizer, 01/2021 to 07/2021

Chicago Chesed Fund- Chicago, IL

• Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families. Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment

Special Education Teacher, 05/2020 to 08/2020

The Ark - Chicago, IL

• Taught special needs clients nutrition concepts and how to cook.
• Created curriculums using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Implemented new educational methods to improve student understanding while reducing learning time.

Assistant Chef, 05/2019 to 08/2020

The Ark - Chicago, IL

• Implemented kitchen cleaning protocols to ensure safety and proficiency in food preparation Created healthy, individualized meal plans for the residents
• Reduced food costs by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size, and minimizing waste.