Kelsa Evans Email & Phone Number

I work with the hematology/oncology team.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Minneapolis, Mn

I worked in both pediatrics and adults as a clinical dietitian. Within pediatrics, I had experience working with hematology, oncology, gastrointestinal, general pediatric patients. My last role at Fairview was managing the nutrition status of patients who were on inpatient mental health, OB and orthopedic floors. This including working with disease states such as schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, prenatal, postnatal, gestational diabetic, preop, postop, and critical care. I also assisted in managing the nutrition status of patients in on transitional care and rehab units.

Denver Metro

Manage and divide time among 4 stores to carry out duties of the Healthy Eating SpecialistEducate customers in Whole Foods Market healthy eating initiative and programs through facilitated activitiesCreate, plan, prepare, and execute activities in the area of making healthy choices and lifestyle changes in cooking, shopping, eating, and menu planningServe as the liaison between all teams in each store promoting the Healthy Eating program and Whole Foods Market seventh core valueWork with a team to plan, coordinate, and execute 28-Day Healthy Eating Challenge in 4 storesCreate and deliver weekly educational sessions at each store during the Healthy Eating Challenge

Conducted nutrition assessments for critically ill patientsRecommended nutrition support and diet orders based on patients medical conditionWorked as sole dietitian on weekends and prioritize nutritional needs for necessary patients for entire hospital

Marketed my services through verbal contact and flyer developmentCoached, encouraged, and taught clients proper techniques of exerciseDeveloped exercise and nutrition programs individualized to the needs and goals of the clientProvided nutrition counseling session based on clients needs

Comprehensive 10 month clinical training program at a leading 621-bed Harvard affiliated teaching hospital.Specialized rotations include bariatric surgery, pediatrics, nutrition support, food service, public schools, ICU, transplant, and three weeks of clinical staff relief (two being at Children's Hospital Boston)Counseled clients with diabetes, weight management issues, celiac disease, cardiac disease, and gastrointestinal disordersExcelled in providing outpatient counseling to various clients; was selected to perform the registered dietitian position for a day in the cardiac clinicDesigned healthy eating meal plans elected for post-bariatric surgery patientsResearched and presented two lectures on (a) vitamin A supplementation in underdeveloped countries, and (b) non-nutritive sweeteners' effect on appetite, and one clinical case study on (c) autoimmune liver diseaseVolunteered for various community events related to celiac disease and childhood hunger

Performed opening and closing duties including balancing cash registers and calculating daily salesProvided unbeatable customer serviceReceived a raise after first two weeks of employment recognizing my commitment and hard work

Practiced coaching, encouraging, and teaching clients proper techniques of exerciseDeveloped exercise programs individualized to the needs and goals of the clientPrepared and trained to work with the clients to meet their goals and provide a fun, safe, and professional environment to carry out activitiesWork Study for Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP; Co-created and wrote script for the physical activity training DVD associated with the most recent nationally distributed educational curriculumAssisted in creating a PowerPoint slideshow to go along with the nationally distributed new curriculum

Master Of Science (Ms), Physician Assistant

Bs, Food Science Human Nutrition And Fitness