Ryan Weiler, RD, LD, CSSD

Experience

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  The Vitamin Shoppe

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  Sales Associate

  - Engaged and educated customers on dietary supplements while completing store inventory tasks and cleaning store. - Sold dietary supplements and other wellness products.

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  University of Minnesota

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  - Assisted researchers in carrying out a study investigating vegetable consumption in an elementary school. - Prepare and distribute vegetables to elementary students ages 5-12.

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  Minnesota Beef Council

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

  Ambassador

  - Engaged and educated consumers at the Minnesota State Fair about beef nutrition, recipes, and processing. - Maintain an organized, approachable, and eye catching fair booth.

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  Regions Hospital

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Nutrition Services Associate

  - Communicate with patients for meal selection to meet their dietary requests. - Assemble and distribute patient’s tray according to dietary requirements. - Communicate with nursing staff and dieticians to meet patients dietary requirements

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  University of Minnesota Medical Center

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Dietetic Intern

  Clinical Rotations:- Completed 23 weeks of clinical rotations at high acuity teaching hospital, including 3 weeks of staff relief in an acute rehab unit and transitional care unit.- Utilized the NCP to conduct nutrition assessments, provided diet education, utilized medical nutrition therapy & performed follow up evaluations on pediatric, trauma, gastrointestinal, general medicine, cardiac, neurological, pulmonary, transplant and renal patients.- Able to select/formulate, implement and evaluate appropriate nutrition support regimens, including total parenteral nutrition, transitional feedings and short and long-term enteral feedings.- Functioned as a member of the interdisciplinary team including collaboration and participation at daily rounds.- Provided comprehensive age specific and culturally appropriate nutrition care using including documentation in Epic, pointclickcare and MDS electronic charting. - Developed and presented a clinical case study to 10-15 nutrition professionals- Completed multiple literature searchers utilizing medical search engines and the EAL on a variety of topics throughout the internshipCommuity Rotations- Counseled clients in various styles including motivational interviewing to help them set and achieve their goals- Utilized MNT and the NCP to help clients in the community during rotations at Open Arms, WIC, St. Paul Public Schools, Medifast, and the Emily Program- Implemented and presented a variety of nutritional education presentations to audiences throughout internship Food Service:- Completed a five week food service management rotation at Fairview Southdale hospital - Created and implemented a hospital wide theme meal Show less

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  Sodexo

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  Clinical Nutrition Manager

  - Managed three dietitians and assisted with management additional kitchen and nutrition staff.- Conducted nutrition assessments for patients on medical/surgical, cardiac, and oncology floors.- Led a cardiac rehab support group with an emphasis on nutrition education and lifestyle modification.- Completed nutrition analysis of cafeteria menu items.

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  University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2017

  Sports Nutrition Intern

  - Supported student-athletes with individual nutrition counseling and team education.- Offered fuel and nutrition support for athletes during training and competition.- Conducted body composition analysis via BodPod technology and assist with data management.- Recruited, trained, and created schedules for 20+ student volunteers who helped operate the weight room fueling station.

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  Hy-Vee, Inc.

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2021

  Registered Dietitian

  - Provided nutrition education, medical nutrition therapy, and health coaching for Hy-Vee customers and members of neighboring fitness club, Orange Theory Fitness.- Designed and implemented store-wide wellness programs such as interactive cooking classes, nutrition seminars, and meal prepping classes.- Facilitated grocery store tours and offered nutrition presentations in community settings such as schools, hospitals, clinics, and gyms.- Promoted and marketed wellness services through print, social media activity, live videos, and television appearances. Show less

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  Park Nicollet Health Services

  Jul 2021 - now

  Registered Dietitian

  - Provide medical nutrition therapy to 13 patients per day in an outpatient setting.- Educate and counsel patients on a wide variety of health concerns including weight management, chronic disease management, and exercise performance.- Collaborate with other members of the medical team to provide holistic patient care.- Deliver nutrition education presentations on wide variety of topics for staff and within the community.

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  Weiler Performance Nutrition

  Jul 2022 - now

  Business Owner

  Individualized nutrition coaching with focus on athletic performance and body composition goals. www.weilerperformancenutrition.com

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  Nourish

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

  Registered Dietitian

  Provide 1:1 nutrition counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients throughout the country in a virtual setting.