Kelsey Stricklen, Ms,Rd Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

•Helping women feel great again by reducing diet-induced inflammation and getting to the root cause of why they are sick using an integrative and functional nutrition approach. •Creating customized anti-inflammatory eating plans using the MRT (Mediator Release Test) and LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance) approach to reduce symptoms of IBS, migraines, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and other chronic inflammatory conditions.•Social media manager of Instagram account @dietitiankelsey with… Show more •Helping women feel great again by reducing diet-induced inflammation and getting to the root cause of why they are sick using an integrative and functional nutrition approach. •Creating customized anti-inflammatory eating plans using the MRT (Mediator Release Test) and LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance) approach to reduce symptoms of IBS, migraines, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and other chronic inflammatory conditions.•Social media manager of Instagram account @dietitiankelsey with goal of promoting a balanced lifestyle, healthy food relationships, and intake of nutrient-dense/colorful foods. Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

- Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) home visiting RD providing education on healthy eating during pregnancy, meal planning, community food resources, infant feeding education, as well as breastfeeding promotion and support. -Currently a Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS) trying to obtain more clinical experience hours to sit for the IBCLC exam by 2018. - Outpatient nutrition counseling with both adults and children with emphasis on weight management and controlling chronic… Show more - Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) home visiting RD providing education on healthy eating during pregnancy, meal planning, community food resources, infant feeding education, as well as breastfeeding promotion and support. -Currently a Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS) trying to obtain more clinical experience hours to sit for the IBCLC exam by 2018. - Outpatient nutrition counseling with both adults and children with emphasis on weight management and controlling chronic disease through diet. I am familiar with many community food and nutrition resources/programs. - High-risk WIC nutritional counseling with pregnant and lactating women as well as infants and children up to age 5. Common nutrition conditions dealt with include poor weight gain, overweight/obesity, anemia, and breastfeeding challenges. Show less

Alma, Michigan

- Responsible for leadership and development of hospital’s outpatient W.O.W. (Working Off Weight) program - One-on-one outpatient weight loss and diabetes education- Gained experience in a critical care setting writing both TPN and EN orders when requested by a physician- Participated in public health initiatives by conducting community events such as health fairs and health education presentations- Helped teach monthly cardiac rehabilitation classes with focus on healthy eating… Show more - Responsible for leadership and development of hospital’s outpatient W.O.W. (Working Off Weight) program - One-on-one outpatient weight loss and diabetes education- Gained experience in a critical care setting writing both TPN and EN orders when requested by a physician- Participated in public health initiatives by conducting community events such as health fairs and health education presentations- Helped teach monthly cardiac rehabilitation classes with focus on healthy eating and lifestyle changes -Conducted nutritional assessments and follow-ups of both inpatients and outpatients using the Nutrition Care Process- Monitored the nutritional health of patients to assure dietary recommendations were being followed- Ensured the highest quality of patient service by conducting tray assessments and weekly patient meal rounds Show less

Muskegon, Mi

- Worked independently as the only RD in this sub-acute rehab/long-term care facility with 106 beds- Responsible for completing nutritional assessments, MDS, RAPS, and care plans for all residents- Attended interdisciplinary pre-care conference meetings to discuss resident’s nutritional status and other health concerns weekly- Visited patients regarding food preferences, menus, and medical nutrition therapy concerns- Reviewed weight records routinely and communicate variances… Show more - Worked independently as the only RD in this sub-acute rehab/long-term care facility with 106 beds- Responsible for completing nutritional assessments, MDS, RAPS, and care plans for all residents- Attended interdisciplinary pre-care conference meetings to discuss resident’s nutritional status and other health concerns weekly- Visited patients regarding food preferences, menus, and medical nutrition therapy concerns- Reviewed weight records routinely and communicate variances with the interdisciplinary team Show less

Grand Rapids, Mi

Master Of Science (M.S.), Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Dietetics/Dietitian