Work
Director of Nutrition at Synchronicity – Sept 2019- Present
Synchronicity is a wellness center that promotes mental wellbeing through physical experiences, nutrition programs, and community-based challenges.
Responsible for designing and running the following nutrition pillars:
Personalized nutrition counseling and coaching- 1:1 sessions, specializing in gut health, plant-based nutrition, weight loss, nutrition for endurance and recovery, foundational nutrition
Group nutrition programs- 21 Day Gut Reset, a nutrition based program focused on enhancing gut health that includes a daily accountability group chat
Employee wellness programs- create and run nutrition programs designed to target specific health concerns
Group cooking classes- hands-on learning experiences designed to create, taste, and share a variety of plant-based recipes. Classes make the connection between what to eat and how to make it easy and enjoyable
Blog content- designed to provide the reader with reliable nutrition information on a variety of topics
Other: speaking events, in person demos, virtual classes, program collaborations, wellness retreat experiences, etc all designed a case by case request
Consulting Dietitian, Sub-Investigator- Coastal Carolina Research Center- December 2019- Present
2020 Sub-Investigator / Registered Dietitian for a Phase III Obesity Study 2021 Sub-Investigator / Registered Dietitian for a Phase II Obesity Study 2021 Sub-Investigator / Registered Dietitian for a Phase III Osteoarthritis in Obesity subjects’ Study 2022 Sub-Investigator / Registered Dietitian for a Phase III Obesity Study
Clinical Nutrition Manager- Sodexo – June 2018- Aug 2019
Managed the nutrition department at a 140-bed hospital and worked as the sole dietitian on site.
Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the nutrition care process for the critical care unit, progressive care unit, surgical unit, labor and delivery as well as all congestive heart failure and pneumonia patients.
Updated and complied with policies, participated in interdisciplinary meetings and committees.
Worked with the foodservice staff, chef, and management to ensure meals delivered to patients provided adequate nutrition appropriate for specific diagnoses.
Dietitians on Demand- Consulting Dietitian PRN work- April 27- Aug 2019
Registered Dietitian II at Summerville Medical Center- contracted by Sodexo- Dates Employed: June 2013 – June 2018
Cardiac Rehab Dietitian: Conducted nutrition assessments for patients in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Reviewed medications, labs, anthropometrics, and risk factors related to heart disease and establishes practical and goal oriented interventions. Collaborated with the cardiac rehab team to create individualized treatment plans for each patient. Provided education classes to patients and spouses/family members to increase the knowledge and self-efficacy of the patient in the management of heart disease.
Clinical Dietitian: Worked on a team of clinical dietitians to meet the nutritional needs of a 90 bed hospital and 350 bed hospital. Practiced Medical Nutrition Therapy using evidenced based guidelines; completed nutrition screens, educations, and full nutrition support assessments; identified malnutrition in the acute care setting and creates interventions, plans of care and follow up assessments. Participated in team meetings and interdisciplinary rounds for trauma, critical care, and floor patients to improve the care for the patient with a collaborative environment. Completed competencies required for having order writing privileges for TPN and EN. Collaborated with medical team for any interventions out of the scope of practice.
Contributing Writer and Editor
Employer: Lisa Stollman, MS, RD, CDE, CDD
LocationHuntington, NY (Virtual)
Assisted in editing The Teen Eating Manifesto: The Ten Essential Steps to Losing Weight, Looking Great and Getting Healthy- A weight management book for teens. Created press and marketing materials to promote book sales. Composed nutrition communication articles for weekly blog posts.
Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Educator at York County Board of Disabilities Oct 2011 – May 2012
Counseled nutritionally at risk individuals
Designed and conducted weekly nutrition classes taught to adults with special needs.
Volunteer
Secretary on the Board of Directors for AMOR Healing Kitchen, a non-profit providing meals to those facing health challenges- 2022- present
Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Charleston Trident Dietetic Association- 2021
International Volunteer HQ for food outreach program
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