Cathy Deics

Experience

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  Avera St. Luke's Hospital

  Aug 1993 - Jul 2006

  Wellness Director

  Developed Avera Wellness Profile, a service line for employee health risk reduction, purchased by 200+ companies in the Midwest. Led team for health risk appraisals, biometrics testing, and health promotion events. Secured sponsorships for community health events and assisted in ADA-Certified Diabetes Self Management Training program.

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  My Coach Cathy Virtual Nutrition and Fitness

  Jan 2008 - now

  Owner/Professional Trainer

  Design and lead customized STOTT Pilates programs tailored to clients' goals, injuries, and fitness levels.✅ Coach and supervise clients through 500+ exercises, emphasizing core strength, alignment, and flexibility.✅ Offer expert guidance in nutrition, personal training, and wellness coaching, available in person, via phone, and online.

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  Vibra Healthcare

  May 2016 - now

  Clinical Nutrition Manager and Business Development Clinical Liason

  • Lead business development initiatives to drive growth in strategic geographic areas, providing real-time intelligence to shape strategy and resource allocation.• Implement nutrition treatment programs for various disease states, educating patients on evidence-based guidelines.• Developed and implemented a meal time insulin policy, resulting in improved patient care and staff wellness initiatives.

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  Sanford Health

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

  Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator

  • Monitored patient labs and dialysis adequacy for accuracy in collection.• Reviewed lab results, fluid weight status, and nutrition concerns with 100 patients monthly.• Educated patients in pre-dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis and pre/post kidney transplant regarding appropriate nutrition related changes.

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  Essentia Health (formerly Mid Dakota Clinic)

  Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

  Licensed Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator

  • Provided diabetes self care education to 20-30 patients weekly, focusing on pathophysiology, nutrition, and glycemic control monitoring.• Led group classes on pre-diabetes, celiac disease, and weight management to promote overall health and wellness.• Collected and submitted data for ADA Recognized Self Education and Support clinic certification maintenance.

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  Allara Health

  Apr 2024 - now

  Independent Consultant

  • Counsels 15-20 clients weekly on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, infertility, and hormonal issues.• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to support clients in setting sustainable health goals.• Interprets hormonal and metabolic health tests to provide personalized recommendations for clients.

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  Sodexo

  Aug 2024 - now

  Clinical Regional Operations Support Dietitian

  In my role as a Clinical Regional Operations Support Dietitian at Sodexo, I travel between 12 states to serve 36 acute care hospitals and outpatient clinics. I specialize in providing quality nutrition care in critical care units, conducting assessments, and communicating with providers based on clinical guidelines. My strong leadership and communication skills allowed me to supervise dietetic interns from various universities, ensuring quality patient care across all generations.