Lyndsey Mcmahon Rdn, Ldn Email & Phone Number

United States

Conducts screening process to assess nutritional need and malnutrition risk of inpatients. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients in acute-care setting that includes an assessment,nutritional diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation. Advises dietary staff on menu substitutions, Therapeutic diets and provides in-service trainings as needed. Participates in inter-disciplinary patient care rounds. Provides education for patients on dietary recommendations for conditions such as diabetes management, heart failure, weight management and stroke. Performs meal tray and kitchen audits as required by policy. Contributed to projects that include updating menus to include AND/IDDSI guidelines alongside the Lead Chef, updating high kcal/protein “House shake” recipes and implementing procedures for ordering of supplements to prevent losses.

Betterlife Wellness At Partners/Camelot Tower

Provided individualized nutrition counseling and education for patients that may help prevent and/or manage several health conditions such as, but not limited to, kidney disease, weight management, diabetes mellitus and high cholesterol. Provided nutrition education classes, counseling, and food demonstrations for patients of cardiac and pulmonary rehab program.Provided nutrition education and guidance to clients using motivational interviewing, in an effort to create realistic and healthy goals while building confidence around food and food-related behaviors. Provide nutrition consultations to members of the community; assist in medically monitored weight management program; provide nutrition education presentations to corporate partners on monthly basis, coordinate various challenges and events within SAHS community.

Provide individual nutrition consultations to YMCA members; Provide nutrition education classes to various community programs associated with the YMCA such as Crusader Clinic’s “Health First” group and OrthoIllinois’s “JOYNT” program; program instructor for the Healthy Weight and Your Child YMCA program that counsels and coaches children ages 7-13 and their families about healthier eating habits and physical activity.

Manage membership accounts Provide prospective members with tours of facilityManage monetary responsibilities for members and staff Marketing for "5 Touches"Facilitator for Foster Care Alliance program

Rockford, Il

Provided orientations on various equipmentSet members up with our FitPath health/wellness programProvided basic nutrition guidance Cleaned and monitored use of weight and cardio equipment

Presence St. Joseph’S

Completed nutrition assessments on new residents, and quarterly and annual assessments on LTC residents. Assisted residents with menu selections based on recommended/Therapeutic diets. Attended weekly care plan meetings with resident families and participated in inter-disciplinary rounds for wound care. Coordinated quarterly nutrition-related events for affiliated Adult Home residents. Worked alongside the DSD to facilitate menu choices that aligned with federal and state guidelines.

1200 hours of supervised rotations in food service management, community, clinical, and long-term care with an emphasis in MNT. Rotations were conducted through Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Rockford, and Harvard and BetterLife Wellness through Swedish American Hospital.

Hy-Vee Sycamore, Il

Shadowed Hy-Vee's Registered Dietitian over the summer. Duties included:Store Tours in regards to healthier food choices/ailments etc.Cooking Events for various agesPreparation of Fast Fit Food for shoppersPersonal consultationsGlucose testingBiometric Screenings of employeesHealth Fairs4-H Judging

Dekalb, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois Area

Delivery of food to patients/clearing of patient's trays after mealHelped patients choose foods in compliance with specific dietsRoutine temperature checksTray preparation in kitchenFluid checks for specific patients End of shift duties regarding cleaning and tray retrieval

Nutrition And Wellness, Dietetics, Graduated

Activities and Societies: Executive board member of Student Dietetic Association, Kappa Omnicron Nu Honors Society, Research Assistant.

Psychology, Psychology