Tricia Helwig Ms, Rd, Cd Email & Phone Number

Oconomowoc, Wi, Us

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States

• Previously served as a Pediatric Registered Dietitian and Young Adult and Adolescent In-Patient Dietitian (2009-2011) • Support to patients with a variety of wellness concerns, including eating disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression; deliver effective therapeutic techniques to address each individual’s unique needs and promote their wellbeing through goal setting collaboration• Conduct comprehensive mental health, wellbeing, and nutritional assessments bi-weekly for a caseload of up to 38 patients, tailored to their health history, lifestyles, physiology, medical conditions, and energy needs; document each individual’s nutrition history, physical ramifications, and GI conditions• Deliver weekly nutritional education sessions focused on the critical role of recovery and the healing process for their bodies; empower individuals with applicable insights, strategies, and evidence-based information to support their health and wellbeing• Coach individuals ages 8-18 for up to six months on methods for managing chronic diseases with highly effective dietary plans; establish a plan of care for the patient’s nutritional requirements aligned with all existing conditions• Ensure team members remain cross-trained in all programs through onboarding initiatives, maintaining the employee handbook, and tracking the mandatory dietitian training hours• Selected to be a trained Superuser for new software, including the medical charting and meal systems• Remain current on industry developments, trends, resources, and educational materials; organize bi-monthly workshops, facilitating open discussions, conducting Q&A sessions, and identifying opportunities for continuing education• Analyze daily operations, focusing on continuous improvement by generating workflow efficiency and supporting teamwork• Chair of the Nutrition Education subcommittee to develop and share branded marketing materials with nutrition information for patients

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States

Incorporate the following responsibilities in the current role: • Nutritional assessments• Chair of the Nutrition Education Subcommittee • Superuser for Cerner EMR• Treatment team staffings• Individual nutrition goals (SMART objectives)• Nutrition education curriculum development• Operations support

Completed a Masters Degree in Dietetics with an emphasis in Counseling.

I completed my Certified Dietetic Internship in May, 2009. During my internship, I was a Student Assistant tasked with making sure the Dietetic Program met the requirements for the CADE Eligibility Requirements and Accreditation Standards. Also selected as Graduate Assistant for the City of Milwaukee Health Department to develop "Nutrition Tips of the Month" as well as participate in BRANCH out meetings with various community groups.Internship Rotations Completed:• Medical Nutrition Therapy: Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center• Management: Milwaukee Center for Independence• Community: Children’s Hospital- NEW Kids• Community: SHARE

The Goodwill Food Service program offers at-risk individuals the opportunity to learn basic and intermediate kitchen skills, customer service etiquette, as well as a soft-skills curriculum, and am a member of the Goodwill Industries Wellness Committee.• Managed up to 15 students, training them in ServSafe food safety and handling operations and technical processes to prepare them for future employment opportunities• Oversaw the intake consultation and staffing needs, establishing SMART objectives to drive productivity and continuously improve performance assessment results

Coaching Duties: • Train and correct clients on hydraulic exercise machines and recovery pads• Train clients for advanced workout• Educate clients on nutrition, weight loss, muscle identification and physiology• Observe clients for proper technique and safety• Motivate, encourage and reward clients• Maintain client records• Measure and weigh clients and track client progress, administer first aid (CPR Certified)Secretary/Receptionist Duties: • Make appointments• Data entry• Send and receive correspondence• Receive packages• Answer phone• Open and close business• Maintain information boards• Conduct games, award prizesSales duties: • Introduce current products• Sell memberships and product• Place referral materials in local businesses• Make reminder and referral calls

• Took patient meal orders over the phone• Completed daily calorie counts• Filled ward orders for nutrition supplements

Master Of Science - Ms, Dietetics, Emphasis In Counseling

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Dietetics