Erin Oates

EDUCATION

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL

Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and Kinesiology, August 2015-Present

• Overal GPA: 4.0/4.0

Loyola University, Chicago, IL

Dietetic Internship Certificate Program, June 2015

• Overall GPA: 3.80/4.0

Bradley University, Peoria, IL

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics/Minor in Health, Summa Cum Laude, May 2014
•     Overall GPA: 3.93/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

       Registered Dietitian, Loyola Center for Fitness, Maywood, IL, December 2015-Present

• Provide one-on-one nutritional counseling in a HIPAA compliant, private manner utilizing motivational interviewing to promote self-change.
• Instruct nutrition portion of a 12-week weight loss program
• Assist in recipe development and nutritional analysis of café food items

Clinical Dietitian, West Suburban Medical Center, Oak Park, IL, November 2015-Present

• Perform full nutritional assessments, checking for lab values, anthropometrics, and physical assessments to optimize nutritional statuses.
• Provided alternate feeding recommendations and closely monitored patients’ nutrition status

Director of Nutrition and Certified Personal Trainer, ChiTown Trainer, Chicago, IL, February 2015-Present

• Design and implement personalized exercise programs targeting specific conditions and concerns
• Provide weight-lifting, treadmill, and other fitness apparatus instruction while ensuring safety of all clients
• Develop materials for nutrition counseling, grocery store tours, social media relations, and meal planning

DIETETIC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM; Loyola University Chicago, August 2014-June 2015

Clinical Experience

University of Chicago Medicine

• Twelve weeks of clinical practice and staff relief in various units of the hospital including MICU, Comer Children’s Hospital, burn unit, oncology, and bariatric center attending rounds, interdisciplinary meetings, and charting in EPIC.

Northwestern Westmoreland Long Term Care

• Conducted nutrition risk assessments on residents in Westmoreland Long Term Care Facility
• Participated in weekly care conferences with MDs, social workers, residents and their family

Professional Development Experience

Training Table Sports Nutrition

• 80 hours working with a certified sports dietitian assessing and counseling clients
• Conducted data collection on price and availability of pre and post-workout snack options in rural and urban areas

Chef Ryan Hutmacher, Centered Chef, Official Weight Watchers Chef

• Macronutrient analysis and development of content for corporate wellness cooking and health awareness presentations
• Development of corporate wellness program aimed towards healthcare professionals

Community Experience

CEDA WIC

• Conducted anthropometric measurements on mothers, infants, and children as part of certification process for supplemental nutrition program focused on nutrition education, counseling, breastfeeding, and outside referrals

      Proviso East High School, School Based Health System

•   Developed and executed nutrition education sessions and healthy meals for Lunch Bunch nutrition program
• Created and led health class focusing on nutrition during pregnancy
• Assisted in the annual health fair, educating students on fitness, healthy snacks, and sugar-sweetened beverages

Erin Oates, RDN, LDN

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SELECTED EXPERIENCE (continued)

Diet Clerk, Proctor Hospital, Peoria, IL, January-April 2014

• Responsible for patient meal orders, delivery trays, collecting menus for each meal, and stocking floors with items
• Practice food preparation and delivery in a sanitary and timely manner while following each patient’s prescribed diet

Nutrition Counselor, BodyWorks, Peoria, IL, September 2013-May 2014

• Conducted private counseling and educational sessions for faculty and students at Bradley University using ADIME and motivational interviewing

Nutrition/Culinary Instructor and Counselor, Wellspring Weight Loss Camp, La Jolla, CA, June 2013-August 2013

• Served as a nutrition/culinary instructor and counselor at a nationally renowned weight-loss camp.
• Led and assisted in a wide variety of strength and aerobic workout classes.

Volunteer Services, OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL, October 2012-January 2014

• Assisted the Weight Management, & Bariatric Surgery Center filling meal orders and sending out nutrition publications.
• Aided Employee Health Department of by inputting data and sending out monthly recipe and fitness publications.

Food Science Intern, Bay Valley Foods Research & Development Lab, Pecatonica, IL, July 2011-July 2014

• Operated sample production, recipe formulation, and various research projects, such as reduced sodium formulas.
• Utilized and acquired knowledge in specific lab skills, food science, and flavor development.

Student Admissions Representative, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, May 2011-May 2014

• Execute strong persuasive communication skills giving tours of campus to prospective students and their families.
• Demonstrate public speaking skills, leadership, and commitment showing passion and enthusiasm for university.

RESEARCH/PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATION

  Use of a Novel Technique to Thaw Ground Beef, August 2012-April 2013

• Investigated functionality of a unique device to resolve food safety issues at the household level of a patent pending product developed by an anonymous third-party company under supervision of Bradley University.
• Utilized microbiology skills such pipetting, serial dilutions, and plating as well as research paper writing.
• Presented at the annual Bradley University Research Expo, Spring 2013

Healthy Tazewell County Initiative: Implementation of the MAPP Process and Survey Findings, January- August 2012

• Analyzed MAPP, a quality of life measurement tool sent out to Tazewell County citizens.
• Completion of this unique university and Public Health Department collaborative research project was submitted and presented at the NACCHO national public health conference in Los Angeles.
• Peer-reviewed publication in the Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences, Volume 11

       http://www.kon.org/urc/v11/oates.html

• Presented at the annual Bradley University Research Expo, Spring 2012
• Received first for oral presentation at Kappa Omicron Nu Honors Society for the Human Sciences Centennial Conclave Undergraduate Research Conference, August 2012

LEADERSHIP AND CERTIFICATIONS

Chicago Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, August 2014-Present

ServSafe Sanitation Certification, May 2013-Present

Kappa Omicron Nu Honors Society for the Human Sciences, March 2012-Present

• President, 2012-2013

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, September 2011-Present

• Passed CDR exam for Registered Dietitian eligibility July 30, 2015
• FNCE Attendee, Houston, TX October 2013

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, “CITI” Certificate, September 2011

Dietetics Student Association, Bradley University August 2010-May 2014

• Secretary, April 2011-May 2012

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Dr. Kathy Noe Mellen PhD, RD Excellence in Dietetics Award, November 2013
• Dr. Nina Collins “Excellence in Research” Award, April 2013
• First Place KONu Emerging Scholar Award August 2012
• Outstanding Intern of the Year for the College of Education and Health Sciences, 2012
• Presidential Scholarship Recipient, August 2010-2014
• Arnold-Wheeler Scholar, August 2010-2014