Alison Smith MS, RD, LDN

Experience

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  Washington County (Tennessee) Health Department

  May 2005 - Nov 2006

  Nutritionist

  Worked mostly with the Women’s Infants and Children’s Program but also provided Medical Nutrition Therapy to the primary care patients as needed. Also developed and presented programs on nutrition education for community events and served as preceptor for dietetic intern students as well as provided job shadowing opportunities for undergraduate students.

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  East Tennessee State University

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Adjunct Instructor

  Taught at the Undergraduate Level the Principles of Nutrition course

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  HealthFitness

  Nov 2006 - Oct 2014

  Health Coach / Registered Dietitian

  Health Coaching- delivery of up to 14 face to face sessions dailyDelivering Medical Nutrition Therapy through Nutrition consults for participants and spouses with newly diagnosed and existing conditions who need more education. Topics include:Dyslipidemia, Diabetes/glucose control, Hypertension, Weight Management, Maternal Nutrition, Food Allergies, Digestive Disorders (IBS, Chron’s, Inflammatory Bowel Disease), Gluten Sensitivity/IntoleranceDelivery of Various Health Information PresentationsDeveloped, Implemented and Procured a Weight Management Program, including development of patient materials-print and online media Show less

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  Evernorth Health Services

  Oct 2014 - now

  Wellness Coordinator/Case Management Lead Analyst/Onsite Health Coach

  Collaborate with customers to establish health improvement plans, set personalized evidence-based goals and support customers in achieving those goals.Empower customers to become an active participant in their own health outcomes and assist in overcoming barriers to better health.Lead and support a variety of Health and Wellness promotional activities such as group coaching, wellness challenges and health related seminars; collaborate with multiple onsite vendors as well as multidisciplinary team.Utilize biometric values and motivational interviewing techniques to collaborate with customer to drive to improve clinical outcomes Show less