Stephanie H.

Experience

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  Center for Learning and Student Success at Syracuse University

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2018

  Student Tutor

  • Provided individual and group tutoring in nutrition, psychology, and mathematics courses• Assessed student learning needs in order to provide effective academic support• Created study material and practice exams to reinforce complex topics

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  Syracuse University Literacy Corps

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

  Literacy Corps Tutor

  • Administered academic support to underprivileged students grades 1st through 3rd to improve reading and arithmetic abilities• Facilitated group activities to promote hands-on learning and student collaboration• Engaged in one-on-one sessions to promote individualized learning to best meet student needs• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team (teachers, teaching assistants, school counselors) on a regular basis

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  Syracuse University - Renée Crown University Honors Program

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  Office Administrative Assistant

  • Scheduled appointments and meetings for students and faculty • Provided customer-oriented service when answering phones and greeting students• Made copies of documents for Honors Program Staff • Maintained an organized workspace

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  WVU Medicine

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

  Dietetic Intern

  • 41-week full-time, comprehensive program with an emphasis in Medical Nutrition Therapy that provides over 1400 hours of supervised practice and training in clinical, community dietetics, and food service management accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)• Assess and diagnose both pediatric and adult patients while implementing interventions to improve nutrition status• Monitor and evaluate patient's nutrition status to ensure clinical improvements• Communicate frequently and effectively with a variety of multidisciplinary medical teams to provide optimal care for each patient• Calculate enteral and parental nutrition to floor and ICU patients for both pediatric and adult patients to optimize nutrition status• Educated patients on various disease states such as diabetes (type 1 and type 2), chronic kidney disease, bariatric surgery, pancreatitis, and congestive heart failure • Taught group education classes to candidates for bariatric surgery, type 2 diabetics, and students learning about cultural competency in community nutrition • Developed and implemented cafeteria special for the entire hospital (designed and created menu, placed food orders, analyzed food costs and sales, created nutrition labels using Nutritionist Pro) while achieving record sales • Upgraded childcare menu to promote proper portions sizes and ensure nutrition needs are being met for each age group• Acted as an entry-level dietitian during 2 weeks of clinical relief in both pediatric and adult settings Show less

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  Monte Nido & Affiliates

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Oversaw the nutrition for all clients in both partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care at EDCB• Conducted nutrition assessments and weekly follow-up sessions • Created and adjust meal plans for each individual client as needed• Developed lesson plans and instruct weekly nutrition group• Supervised meals and snacks with clients, assist in meal prepping, and model appropriate eating behaviors • Monitored weekly client progress and compliance as well as provide clear documentation • Coordinated care with Monte Nido treatment team and outpatient providers• Precepted dietetic interns Show less • Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care • Conducted nutrition assessments and weekly follow-up sessions • Created and adjust meal plans for each individual client as needed• Developed lesson plans and instruct weekly nutrition group• Supervised meals and snacks with clients, assist in meal prepping, and model appropriate eating behaviors • Monitored weekly client progress and compliance as well as provide clear documentation • Coordinated care with Monte Nido treatment team and outpatient providers Show less

  • Lead Dietitian

    Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Clinical Dietitian

    Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
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  Dear Nutrition

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2022

  Registered Dietitian

  Private nutrition counseling practice specializing in digestive health and eating disorders. Provide nutrition counseling for GI conditions such as IBD, IBS, SIBO, Gastroparesis, GERD, Celiac Disease, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.• Counsel 18+ clients weekly to help improve their GI symptoms and/or eating disorder behaviors• Collaborate with client’s medical providers to exchange ideas for care and provide clinical updates• Educate clients and their partners/families on eating disorder recovery and treatment prognosis• Recommend dietary supplements to help clients meet their nutrition needs• Calculate enteral and parenteral nutrition needs for clients with compromised GI tracts• Provide thorough and timely documentation of sessions• Precept dietetic interns and educate them on the role of dietitians in eating disorder recovery and the intersection of eating disorders and gastrointestinal disorders Show less

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  Ahava Nutrition LLC

  Nov 2022 - now

  Practice Owner/Registered Dietitian

  • Owner of individual private practice, created practice website, maintain budget of business expenses• Provide medical nutrition therapy to clients with digestive disorders, eating disorders/disordered eating, and chronic illness• Recommend supplements, dietary modifications, and nutrition support for clients to meet their nutritional needs• Recommend and monitor labs for nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition, and refeeding syndrome• Collaborate with members of client’s healthcare team to provide optimal care Show less

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  Franciscan Children's

  Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  Pediatric Dietitian

  • Conducted assessments of nutritional status and implements principles of medical nutrition therapy for intervention for pediatric patients• Recommended appropriate enteral nutrition recommendations to pediatric patients in the inpatient units of the hospital• Analyzed anthropometrics, biochemical data and pertinent findings on physical exam to devise appropriate interventions• Maintained communication between patients, families and the medical team with regards to assessment findings and desired interventions• Implemented interventions in cooperation with the patient, family and medical team• Documented and reported pertinent patient information in an accurate and timely manner Show less

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  Taunton State Hospital

  Jan 2024 - now

  Registered Dietitian

  • Perform nutrition assessments and provide individual nutrition counseling to clients admitted to the Women's Recovery from Addictions Program • Lead group nutrition education sessions and develop group education materials and topics • Participate in daily client rounds to assess nutrient intake and menu acceptance• Develop menus in collaboration with Food Service Supervisors to ensure compliance with theMassachusetts State Agency Food Standards and all Dietary Guidelines