Lexi Thornton, MS, RDN, LDN

Experience

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  Illini Sports Nutrition

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2018

  Student Intern

  -Created educational materials for athletes regarding various nutrition topics -Assisted in re-stocking fueling stations for athletes and providing pre and post-workout meals/snacks

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  ASCENDchc

  May 2019 - Jan 2020

  Intern

  -Corresponded between the clinic and insurance companies to determine coverage for patients -Authored emails to patients regarding scheduling and forwarding learning materials -Maintained a clean, safe and supportive dining area for patients

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  Rush University Medical Center

  Sept 2020 - May 2022

  Dietetic Intern

  Activities and Societies: -Master's Research Project: The prevalence of malnutrition among patients with lung cancer and the missed opportunities for nutrition intervention-Epidemiological study: Blood Pressure Status Among Women of Reproductive Age and Their Sodium-to-Potassium Ratios-Seminar Topic: Ketogenic diet and weight loss Clinical Rotations: - 750 hours of inpatient and outpatient clinical rotations comprised of specialty areas including pediatrics, neonatal ICU, adult ICU, diabetes, cardiovascular, neurology, general medicine, renal, gastroenterology and surgery, oncology, bone marrow transplant and solid organ transplant. -Outpatient counseling sessions using motivational interviewing for diabetes, oncology, renal and pediatric patients. -160 hours in food systems management focusing on patient meal services, recipe development and hospitalityStaff Relief: -Four weeks of independantly working as the registered dietitian on 4 floors, units included neurology and acute rehabilitation -Worked with a multidisciplinary team to care for patients on ENCommunity experiences: -Worked with Swedish Hospital System to create a database of locations in Chicago that offer food assistance-Educated various communities throughout Chicago on nutrition related topics -Conducted a community needs assessment for Back of the Yards and East Garfield Park neighborhoods to assess health and nutrition related needs Show less

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  Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2023

  Clinical Dietitian
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  Northwestern Medicine

  Sept 2023 - now

  Clinical Dietitian

  • Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - General Medicine • Outpatient Clinical Dietitian - Thoracic Surgery