Lindsay Wengler, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cnsc Email and Phone Number

• Provides compassionate & collaborative nutrition therapy for adolescents and adults seeking balanced nutrition, freedom from dieting, disordered eating patterns + eating disorders • Specializes in evidence-based approaches to disordered eating patterns and eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED• Participates in meal support, grocery shopping assistance, meal planning, and recipe development • Attends continuing education programs and… Show more • Provides compassionate & collaborative nutrition therapy for adolescents and adults seeking balanced nutrition, freedom from dieting, disordered eating patterns + eating disorders • Specializes in evidence-based approaches to disordered eating patterns and eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED• Participates in meal support, grocery shopping assistance, meal planning, and recipe development • Attends continuing education programs and conferences to gain knowledge and stay current in the nutrition and mental health fields Show less

• Conduct nutrition intakes and reassessments, build rapport throughout weekly individual and family sessions• Participate in meal preparation and guidance in programming; create a supportive and therapeutic space for meals• Create individualized meal plans and collaborate with patients weekly to create and reach treatment goals • Facilitate weekly nutrition groups for adolescents and adults centered on HAES and “all foods fit” philosophies• Collaborate with interdisciplinary… Show more • Conduct nutrition intakes and reassessments, build rapport throughout weekly individual and family sessions• Participate in meal preparation and guidance in programming; create a supportive and therapeutic space for meals• Create individualized meal plans and collaborate with patients weekly to create and reach treatment goals • Facilitate weekly nutrition groups for adolescents and adults centered on HAES and “all foods fit” philosophies• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to provide streamlined communication and continuity of care Show less

• Provided medical nutrition therapy to primarily to those admitted to medicine and oncology units, those with eating disorders• Authored and presented in-service regarding the care of patients with eating disorders in the acute care setting• Lectured in the Cornell/Columbia Culinary Medicine Program; provided information on the Mediterranean diet• Managed Golden Spoons, an inpatient feeding assistance program, and its volunteers• Participated in meetings with BMT attending and… Show more • Provided medical nutrition therapy to primarily to those admitted to medicine and oncology units, those with eating disorders• Authored and presented in-service regarding the care of patients with eating disorders in the acute care setting• Lectured in the Cornell/Columbia Culinary Medicine Program; provided information on the Mediterranean diet• Managed Golden Spoons, an inpatient feeding assistance program, and its volunteers• Participated in meetings with BMT attending and outpatient oncology RD to standardize and optimize care• Engaged with interprofessional team members and participate in interdisciplinary rounds• Participated in the mentorship program for new hires, mentoring three new dietitians • Evaluated internship applicants and conducted interviews for the NYP internship program selection process• Precepted interns during their oncology rotations for the NewYork-Presbyterian Dietetic Internship Program• Presented in journal club to peers and provided in-services to food service staff• Conducted research with the nutrition support team to further bolster malnutrition identification Show less

• Provided medical nutrition therapy, under supervision, covering the ventilator and medical/surgical units • Produced and distributed weekly malnutrition reports, measured progress of malnutrition identification initiatives• Participated in weekly malnutrition education meetings; ensured accurate malnutrition identification of patients • Completed formal training on malnutrition identification and nutrition-focused physical examinations • Assisted in the departmental rollout… Show more • Provided medical nutrition therapy, under supervision, covering the ventilator and medical/surgical units • Produced and distributed weekly malnutrition reports, measured progress of malnutrition identification initiatives• Participated in weekly malnutrition education meetings; ensured accurate malnutrition identification of patients • Completed formal training on malnutrition identification and nutrition-focused physical examinations • Assisted in the departmental rollout of the clinical application of CBORD• Standardized nutrition screening and documentation processes to facilitate consistent and timely patient care• Completed formal training on malnutrition identification and nutrition-focused physical examinations Show less

• Provided medical nutrition therapy, under supervision, for patients admitted across NYP campuses, including academic, community, behavioral health hospitals, and children’s center • Engaged with inter-professional team members to optimize nutrition therapy• Participated in NYP Malnutrition Initiative for adult and pediatric patients• Developed and presented a patient case study regarding eating disorders and refeeding syndrome• Designed nutrition education materials utilizing… Show more • Provided medical nutrition therapy, under supervision, for patients admitted across NYP campuses, including academic, community, behavioral health hospitals, and children’s center • Engaged with inter-professional team members to optimize nutrition therapy• Participated in NYP Malnutrition Initiative for adult and pediatric patients• Developed and presented a patient case study regarding eating disorders and refeeding syndrome• Designed nutrition education materials utilizing “Savor the Flavor” theme for National Nutrition Month• Analyzed data regarding β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB) and its effects on protein stores with potential implementation of HMB rich-oral supplements hospital wide• Performed peer-to-peer training with medical students on nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical examinations • Collaborated with Medical Clerkship Director to identify opportunities to improve understanding of roles between inter-professional team members through bedside rounding and communication• Created nutrition education piece presented at Sotheby’s “Art of Food” Show less

• Organized and prepared appealing and nutritionally balanced meals for individuals with eating disorders in an intensive outpatient group setting • Recorded meal and grocery expenses; maintained budget for food costs

• Prepared infant and adult formulas, including modulars, utilizing aseptic techniques• Engaged in quality assurance projects, including formula storage, utilizing bar code system• Participated in patient food provision; obtained meal selections via room service and delivered patient meals• Processed patient meals in Computrition software per diet order, patient preference, and allergies• Executed tray accuracy assessments and ensured timely meal delivery of patient meals… Show more • Prepared infant and adult formulas, including modulars, utilizing aseptic techniques• Engaged in quality assurance projects, including formula storage, utilizing bar code system• Participated in patient food provision; obtained meal selections via room service and delivered patient meals• Processed patient meals in Computrition software per diet order, patient preference, and allergies• Executed tray accuracy assessments and ensured timely meal delivery of patient meals throughout all campuses• Engaged in quality assurance projects including formula storage Show less

• Managed financial statements, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, employee benefits, and annual audits• Participated in meetings regarding organization financials, board meetings • Authored and managed grants, successfully bringing in funds from national and foreign organizations• Reorganized accounting systems and created accounting procedure and training manuals for department• Planned annual fundraisers at the Waldorf Astoria, each event outperforming previous years