Amanda Ghighi

Conduct thorough initial assessments and develop personalized meal plans for clients, ensuring alignment with individual health goals and dietary restrictions. Educate clients on nutrition principles and healthy eating habits, while providing ongoing support and monitoring progress.

Provided eating disorder and mental illness treatment across inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization levels of care. Delivered medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Provided specialized and customizable diets, menus, and software for individual clients, collaborating with managers, dietitians, and technical teams. Updated the nutrient database and assisted in developing FDA-approved nutrient labels.

Assessed and collaborated with eligible clients to develop and implement individualized, realistic short and long term goals.

Completed 1500 supervised hours across food service, clinical, and community nutrition rotations. Assessed critical care patients to implement and monitor nutrition support, and provided nutrition counseling to diverse age groups with chronic conditions.

Prepared and served pureed entrees, desserts, and dysphagia-appropriate drinks for over 75 residents. Assisted in setup and cleanup of adaptive utensils and cups for over 75 residents.

Attended care plan meetings for residents regarding dietary changes and collaborated in creating the spring/summer menu, including specialty items. Facilitated food service manager and staff with inventory and preparing dysphagia-appropriate meals for over 50 residents.

Notified members about upcoming events, volunteer experiences, and reminders. Assisted in planning, organizing, and executing bimonthly meetings, events, and speakers.

Analyzed 3-day diet recalls and provided individualized nutrition education to students.

Master's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a focus on Nutrition and Dietetics, emphasizing Nutrition Education.

Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a focus on Nutrition and Dietetics. Published research on the nutritional value and likeability of pizza crust with added vegetables.