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Cynthia York-Camden, MS RD LDN
2041 Spruce Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966-2340,
Home (618) 687-4278, Work (618) 998-7050,
e-mail: consultrd@rdlink.com, webpage: http://www.rdlink.com
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois May 1998
Masters of Science, Food and Nutrition; GPA: 4.0/4.0
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois December 1995
Bachelor or Science, Food and Nutrition; GPA: 3.9/4.0
John A. Logan College, Carterville, Illinois December 1993
Associate of Science; GPA: 5.0/5.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition Manager October 1999 to Present
Heartland Regional Medical Center/Marion Memorial Hospital/Morrison Healthcare, Marion, Illinois
- Develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide individual and group medical nutrition therapy.
- Coordinate needs of other disciplines to develop multidisciplinary policies as needed.
- Design curriculum and course outlines used in teaching, including low literacy material.
- Provide ongoing training to food service staff on the topics of food safety and dietary guidelines.
- Bring research to practice by providing ongoing training as needed to physicians, nursing and staff.
- Prepare and implement clinical nutrition policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Mentor dietetic interns as preceptor for Southern Illinois University Graduate Intern Program.
Nutrition Consultant October 1999 to August 2005
St Joseph Memorial Hospital, Murphysboro, Illinois Per diem 20–50 hours per year
- Develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide individual medical nutrition therapy as needed.
Grant Writer and Coordinator October 1999 to December 2000
Community Benefits Program: SIH, Carbondale, Illinois 50 – 60 project hours
Migrant Food and Nutrition Education Program, Cobden, Illinois
- Successfully implemented original concept for Food Pantry with cooking demonstration.
- Provided nutrition education program in English and Spanish, to meet needs of population.
- Served as advisor during resubmission of grant application to ensure continuation of program.
Nutrition Consultant June 1999 to October 1999
Migrant Education, Inc.; Head Start Program; Cobden, Illinois 8-10 hours per month
- Assessed nutritional needs and provided nutrition education to children and families.
- Provided sanitation inspection and food safety training to food service staff.
- Served on Migrant Education advisory board.
Clinical Dietitian February 1998 to October 1999
Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Herrin, Illinois Full time (two facilities)
- Developed and implemented dietary-care plans.
- Instructed and provided individual and group medical nutrition therapy to patients and their families.
- Served on, in-patient rehab multidisciplinary care team.
- Provided services at facilities in Benton and Murphysboro as needed.
Dietetic Intern January 1997 to August 1997
Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois Full time
Community – St. Louis Area Agency on Aging
- Conducted needs assessment survey for home delivered meal clients
Management – Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
- Provided updates and nutrient analysis for cafeteria menu.
- Served as Dietary Supervisor.
- Organized internship program files and policies for future interns.
Clinical – Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
- Screened and assessed patients under supervision of registered dietitian.
- Provided outpatient medical nutrition therapy as needed during experience.
Nutrition Educator June 1996 to August 1996
Illinois Cooperative Ext. Service; Summer School Program; Cobden, Illinois Full time
- Conducted two hours per day class regarding food safety and nutrition in Spanish and English.
- Planned, prepared and served afternoon snack for 50 to 75 students, four days per week.
Nutrition Educator, Migrant Food Pantry April 1996 to August 1996
Southern Illinois HealthCare; Carbondale, Illinois 5-10 hours per month
- Planned food lists, prepared handouts, and bagged food.
- Translated needs of Hispanic clients and organized paperwork.
Extensive experience in the food service industry June 1974 – April 1996
Supervisor; Restaurant Owner; Trainer; Caterer; Banquet coordinator; Food Service: cart, flambé’, tray, regular; Wine stewardess; Bartender; Hostess; Cashier; Grill Cook; Busperson; Dish-person.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant; Honors Program; Dr. Endres Fall 1997
Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois 20 hours per week
- Prepared test bank for community nutrition textbook.
- Evaluated students and calculated grade point averages.
Graduate Assistant; Hotel Restaurant Program; TC Girard Fall 1997
Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois 20 hours per week
- Evaluated student work and calculated grad point averages.
Graduate Assistant; Hotel Restaurant Program; John Cocker Spring/Fall 1996
Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois 20 hours per week
- Evaluated student work and calculated grade point averages
- Advised and tutored students as needed
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Licensed Provider for Real Living Nutrition Services May 2007 to Present
Menu Reviewer for Williamson County Programs on Aging October 1999 to Present
- Review home delivered meal menus on a monthly basis. 3 hours per month
- Coordinate implementation of guidelines, and training of food service personnel.
Committee Member, Heartland Regional Medical Center October 1999 to present
- Serve on Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Nursing Council and Quality Management as needed.
- Served on Diabetes Self Management Program Committee, achieving successful certification by ADA.
Web Designer; RDLink.com, SI Nutrition.com August 1998 to Present
- Design and maintain web pages designed to promote the dietitian as the nutrition expert.
- Answer e-mail questions, network with other dietitians and direct clients to useful resources.
Weight Management Program Developer February 2004 to July 2004
- Recruited and coordinated team of local dietitians to provide classes. 1 - 2 hours/week
- Designed and marketed the dietitian as the nutrition expert to obtain contract for service.
- Provided program materials, lesson plans, and handouts to program and presenters as needed.
E-Counselor; Dietwatch August 2000 to January 2003
- Coached and supported clients’ personal goals for behavior change. 4-8 hours per month
- Assessed clients’ nutritional needs and developed action plans based on current readiness to change.
Coordinator for graduate student thesis project November 2001 to February 2002
- Mentored student during needs assessment and survey design for research project. 2 hours per week
- Coordinated proposals and planning for health promotion research at senior citizens healthfair.
Nutrition Editor; Senior Circle Magazine January 2000 to December 2002
- Edited recipes, provided nutrient analysis and reviewed recipes as needed. 4 hours per month
- Provided nutrition articles, nutrition advice and consultation as needed for national magazine.
Nutrition Columnist; Wellness Web August 1998 to December 2001
- Provided articles and nutrition information as needed to promote nutrition and wellness.
PRESENTATIONS
- Setting Realistic Weight loss goals: Healthy Woman; Heartland Regional, Marion Il, May 2008.
- Easy Food Label Reading: Beta Psi Sorority; Murphysboro, IL; January 2008
- Good Fats, Bad Fats: Hearts Helping Hearts Support Group; Marion, IL, November 2007
- The Buzz about Energy Drinks: Healthy Woman; Heartland Regional, Marion IL, September 2007
- Magic of Crock Pot Cooking; Woman’s Health Conference; September 2007
- Healthy Grilling (with Melaina Lane); Healthy Partners: Heartland Regional, Marion IL, April 2007
- Health Benefits of Tea; Healthy Woman; Heartland Regional, Marion Il, March 2007
- Fad Diets, National Nutrition Month, Grocery Shopping tour, Kroger, Marion, IL, March 2007
- Magic of Crock pot Cooking; Healthy Partners; Johnston City High School; Oct 2006
- Quick and Healthy Grocery Shopping; Woman’s Health Conference; Sept 2006
- Magic of Weight Management, Healthy Partners; Heartland Regional Medical Center; July 2006.
- Portion Distortion; Aisen - Active for Life program, Marion, IL; June 2006.
- Shopping for Health. Grocery Tours, Kroger, Marion, IL; March, June, August 2006.
- Planning for Wellness; University of Illinois Extension DM support; Marion, IL, January, 2006
- Food Safety and the Newest Dietary Guidelines, Williamson County Programs on Aging, June 2005
- Power of Positive Eating; SIH Health Ministries; Presbyterian Church; Marion, IL; March 2005
- Portion Distortion; Senior Circle Lunch and Learn; Marion, IL; December 2004
- Creating a Healthy Vacation; University of Illinois Extension DM Support; Marion, IL; July 2004
- Weight Management Support Series; World of Fitness; Herrin, IL; February, March and June 2004
- Label Reading Made Easy; University of Illinois Extension DM Support; Marion, IL; April 2004
- Healthy Eating for a New Year!; Senior Circle Lunch and Learn; Marion, Illinois; January 2004
- Healthy Meals in Minutes; Multiple Sclerosis Society; Marion, IL; September 2003
- Shopping Tips; University of Illinois Extension DM Support; Marion, IL; June, July 2003
- Stress Eating; University of Illinois Extension DM Support; Marion, IL; January 2003
- Healthy Partners Employee Wellness Program; Heartland Regional; Marion, IL; Jan 2002 to Nov 2002.
- Diabetes Prevention; Ameren CIPS Employee Safety Meeting; Marion, IL; November 2002
- MNT vs. DSMT; Southern Illinois Dietetic Association; Carbondale, IL; October 2002.
- Putting Carbohydrate Counting into Practice; University of Illinois Extension DM Support; July 2002
- Small Steps to Wellness; Marion Memorial Hospital; Marion, IL; October 2001
- Counting Carbohydrates; University of Illinois Extension DM Support; Marion, IL; January 2001
- What Does Healthful Eating Mean to You?; Marion High School; Marion, IL; October 2000
- Food Groups Series in Spanish and English; Migrant Health, Inc; Cobden, IL June 2000 to October 2000
- Dash Diet: Dash to the Grocery Store!; Senior Circle Lunch and Learn; Marion, IL; May 2000
- Healthy Choices for Weight Management; Senior Circle; Marion, IL; July 2000
- Food Safety; Supper Sitters Clinic; Heartland Regional; Marion, IL; Annual Program in July; 2000 to present
- Label Reading with Ease; Hearts Helping Hearts; Marion, IL; April 2000
- Super Shopper; Mack's Super Foods and Kroger; Marion, IL; March 2000 as need until 2002
- Cardiac Rehab; Heartland Regional; Marion, IL; Six times per year; October 1999 to present
- Easy to Prepare Meals; Stroke Support Group; Herrin Hospital; Herrin, IL; September 1999
- Shopping for better Health; Schnuck’s Supermarket; Carbondale, IL; March 1999.
- Cooking for One or Two; Widowed Persons Support Group; Carbondale, IL; September 1998.
- Heart Healthy Meal Planning • Stroke Support Group; Herrin Hospital; Herrin, IL; July 1998
SERVICE/MEDIA EXPERIENCE
- Webmaster for Children’s Organ Transplant Association Fundraising Campaign May 2007 to Oct 2007.
- Channel 3/Channel 6 News, June 2006 interviews “Dash Diet for Weight Management” Grocery tour.
- Steering Committee for the Southern Illinois Women’s Health Conference, 2006, 2007.
- Migrant Food and Nutrition Education Program; Donated grant preparation time; 2000 to 2003.
- Public interviews to promote nutrition and wellness; WSIL News and WSIU News; 1998 to present.
- Public interviews to local newspapers to promote healthy eating and wellness; 1998 to present.
- Group and individual nutrition classes at Hands of Hope, Family Clinic; Marion, IL; 1999 to 2002.
- Annual promotion of National Nutrition Month including issuing media press releases. 1998 to present.
- Nutrition consulting services as needed; Marion High School, Marion, IL,2000 to 2003.
- Planning and media promotion for community nutrition activities at Heartland Regional Medical Center
Senior Fest, Women’s Health Conference, Children’s Day in the Park, Super Sitters, National Nutrition Month 5 K Walk Run, Taste of Home Cooking School and Teen Conference; 1999 to present as needed.
- American Heart Association annual activities to raise funds; served as team captain; 1999 to present.
- Illinois Dietetic Association, Reimbursement Committee; Participated in cost savings medical nutrition therapy outcome research; tracked and submitted outcomes data to committee, 2000.
- Chairperson; Wellness Program Committee; Marion Memorial Hospital; Marion, IL; 2000 to 2002.
- Organized and conducted 10,000 Steps, Weight Management and Health Promotion Program; Healthy Partners Employee Wellness Program, Marion Memorial Hospital; Marion, IL; 2002.
ARTICLES PUBLISHED/REVIEWED
Contributing writer and nutrition expert for The Diet Channel.com August 2007 to present.
Contributing writer for Heartland Women Newspaper, Marion IL, December 2005 to present.
Several articles published or quoted in the Southern Illinoisan Newspaper, December 2005 to present.
Six day weight management menus written for Shape Fit, LLC online subscriber program, November 2005.
Reviewer “Clinical Nutrition Case Studies (4th ed.)”, Wayne Billon, Wadsworth Publishing Co., June 2005.
"Let us help you eat healthy." Heartland Women Newspaper. Marion, IL, March 2005
"Portion Distortion: Larger Portions Tip the Scale." Southern Illinoisan Senior Health Insert. Carbondale, IL 62901, February 2005
"Eat Smart Stay Healthy." Heartland Regional Medical Ctr Employee Newsletter, Marion, IL , March 2004
“Are your Patients Eating.” Wound Care Newsletter, Marion, IL. Marion, IL, April 2002
"Healthy Holiday Eating." Senior Circle Magazine. Brentwood, TN , November 2002
"Nutrition and diabetes: Can I have sugar?." Marion Daily Newspaper. Marion, IL , March 2001
"Getting your Moneys Worth from the Five Food Groups." Marion Daily Newspaper. Marion, IL 62959, November 2000
"Low Cost High Fiber Recipes." Marion Daily Newspaper. Marion, IL, October 2000
"Cyberspace Health and Nutrition Tips." Marion Daily Newspaper. Marion, IL , March 2000
"Healthy Notes Kids Eating Tips." Marion Daily Healthy Living Insert. Marion, IL, February 2000
"Low Cost High Fiber Recipes for a Healthy Diet." Wellness Web at http://www.seekwellness.com. Wellness Partners, LLC, October 1999
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Acrobat, Dream weaver, Fireworks, Food Processor, Nutrabase and Publisher.
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition March 2006 to 2008
American Dietetic Association June 1993 to Present
Member of the Medical Nutrition Therapy, Dietitians in Nutrition Support, Diabetes Care and Education, Consultant Dietitians to Healthcare Facilities (2008 Chair Elect for IL CDHCF), Dietetic Practice Groups.
Illinois Dietetic Association June 1993 to Present
ADAF Committee Chair 2008
Southern Illinois Dietetic Association September 1995 to Present
President 2006-07, Website coordinator, President Elect, Nominating Committee, and Treasurer. Served on Finance committee; solicited donations, National Nutrition month Walk committee, write articles for newsletter, and media distribution, public radio spots, production and design help with annual directory.
Student Dietetic Association September 1993 to September 1995
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society January 1992 – Present
Fulfilled requirements for lifetime membership, fundraising and community service.
HONORS
- Employee of the quarter nomination, Heartland Regional Medical Center, August 2006.
- Pacesetter Alumni Award; John A. Logan College; Carterville, Illinois; 1997
- Honored as one of Top Five Bachelor of Science Graduates; College of Agriculture; Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois; summa cum laude; May 1996
- Food & Nutrition Alumni Supported Scholarship; Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois
- Minnie Mae Pitkin Award; Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois
- H. Scott Hines Scholarship; John A Logan College; Carterville, Illinois
- Phi Theta Kappa Book Scholarship; John A Logan College; Carterville, Illinois
- Spring Fest Writing Contest; First Place; John A. Logan College; Carterville, Illinois
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