Ali Nitti Rdn, Ldn Email & Phone Number

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States

Clinical Nutrition Manager at AMITA Health Adventist Medical Centers Bolingbrook and Glen Oaks

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

 Provides inpatient clinical nutrition services including nutrition assessments of hospitalized patients, patient satisfaction rounds, monthly test trays, and in-services for food-service staff and nursing units. Works with management to provide feedback and suggestions for improving food service and patient satisfaction. Serves as primary floor dietitian for Neurology/Stroke and Telemetry units. Provides cross coverage to units throughout hospital as needed. Works with interdisciplinary… Show more  Provides inpatient clinical nutrition services including nutrition assessments of hospitalized patients, patient satisfaction rounds, monthly test trays, and in-services for food-service staff and nursing units. Works with management to provide feedback and suggestions for improving food service and patient satisfaction. Serves as primary floor dietitian for Neurology/Stroke and Telemetry units. Provides cross coverage to units throughout hospital as needed. Works with interdisciplinary team to provide optimal nutrition care throughout hospital stay. Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments, nutrition education, and implements appropriate nutrition interventions using the Nutrition Care Process and the Nutrition Care Manual. Provides training for newly hired and less experienced dietitians. Serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns throughout inpatient clinical rotation.  Participates in departmental Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Programs (QAPI). Show less

Chicago, Illinois

▪Assess’ patient needs, provides comprehensive nutrition assessments of critically ill and hospitalized patients. Provides nutrition education, and implements appropriate interventions using the Nutrition Care Process and the Nutrition Care Manual.▪ Provide floor Dietitian coverage for SICU, CICU, and on the Telemetry unit. Works with an interdisciplinary team to provide optimal nutrition care for patients throughout their hospital stay.▪ Performs patient satisfaction rounds and monthly… Show more ▪Assess’ patient needs, provides comprehensive nutrition assessments of critically ill and hospitalized patients. Provides nutrition education, and implements appropriate interventions using the Nutrition Care Process and the Nutrition Care Manual.▪ Provide floor Dietitian coverage for SICU, CICU, and on the Telemetry unit. Works with an interdisciplinary team to provide optimal nutrition care for patients throughout their hospital stay.▪ Performs patient satisfaction rounds and monthly test trays. Works with management to provide feedback and suggestions for improving current problems within the food and nutrition department.▪Aids in patient menu development, nutrient analysis, and provides guidance to diet office staff. Show less

Clinical Nutrition: 560 hoursSites: Valley Children's Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, HCR ManorCare• Assessed patients’ nutritional needs and implemented appropriate interventions using the Nutrition Care Process and the Nutrition Care Manual.• Worked with RD’s in pediatric specialty clinics and on medical floor. Gained experience with pediatric patients with a variety of health conditions including: GI issues, renal, endocrinology, NICU (Level III), FTT, obesity, metabolic… Show more Clinical Nutrition: 560 hoursSites: Valley Children's Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, HCR ManorCare• Assessed patients’ nutritional needs and implemented appropriate interventions using the Nutrition Care Process and the Nutrition Care Manual.• Worked with RD’s in pediatric specialty clinics and on medical floor. Gained experience with pediatric patients with a variety of health conditions including: GI issues, renal, endocrinology, NICU (Level III), FTT, obesity, metabolic disorders, oncology, and PICU.• Provided nutrition education and drug nutrient interaction education to patients within hospital.• Provided staff relief in the ICU and on the medical surgery floor.• Performed quarterly and annual nutrition assessments for residents and completed MDS reports.• Assisted RD with monthly weight management reports and skin breakdown assessments.• Worked with different health disciplines including speech language pathology, wound care, social work, physical and occupational therapies to implement different nutrition interventions.• Conducted Lunch n’ Learn presentations with wellness team for hospital employees Show less

Madera, Ca

Food Service Management: 240 HoursSite: Valley Children's Hospital• Assisted cafeteria staff in meal production, quality control, customer service, and waste management.• Oversaw and managed schedules and discipline for kitchen 60+ dietary employees including: 24 hour cafeteria, catering, and patient services.• Developed in-service educational classes for all dietary department employees.• Created new food products and test marketed them to employees for introduction into… Show more Food Service Management: 240 HoursSite: Valley Children's Hospital• Assisted cafeteria staff in meal production, quality control, customer service, and waste management.• Oversaw and managed schedules and discipline for kitchen 60+ dietary employees including: 24 hour cafeteria, catering, and patient services.• Developed in-service educational classes for all dietary department employees.• Created new food products and test marketed them to employees for introduction into menu.• Created budget template in excel for future catering events. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Community Nutrition: 400 HoursSite: Will County Health Department, WIC• Developed and taught nutrition education classes for WIC participants.• Developed handouts focused on childhood obesity prevention.• Designed seasonal bulletin boards emphasizing how to stretch your food dollar with tips on how to pick seasonal fruits and vegetables. Provided recipe cards with in-season fruits and vegetables.• Provided nutrition counseling to participants and mothers on the WIC… Show more Community Nutrition: 400 HoursSite: Will County Health Department, WIC• Developed and taught nutrition education classes for WIC participants.• Developed handouts focused on childhood obesity prevention.• Designed seasonal bulletin boards emphasizing how to stretch your food dollar with tips on how to pick seasonal fruits and vegetables. Provided recipe cards with in-season fruits and vegetables.• Provided nutrition counseling to participants and mothers on the WIC program.• Worked closely with mothers who were members of the breastfeeding support group. Developed "Resources for Breast Feeding Mom's" handout which highlighted good snack ideas, safe medications and Apps for breastfeeding support.• Conducted research report for success of breastfeeding support group and presented it to the state dietitians. Show less

Dietetic Internship, Human Nutrition & Dietetics

Comprehensive 34 week dietetic internship which included 14 weeks clinical, 10 weeks community, 6 weeks food service, and 2 week intern.

Bs, Human Nutrition & Dietetics

Activities and Societies: Student Nutrition Academic Council Golden Key Honor Society Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society Deans List Honor.