Staci O'Connor

Coaches patients on GLP-1 to manage satiety, protein targets, fiber intake, hydration, and gastrointestinal side effects. Coordinates nutrition plans with prescribers, including alignment with medications, lab assessments, and comorbidity management.

Coached patients on GLP-1 to manage satiety, protein targets, fiber intake, hydration, gastrointestinal side effects, and micronutrient balance. Supported non-pharmacologic weight-loss strategies during the coaching period.

Conducted individual nutrition assessment and provided medical nutrition therapy education for adult patients. Covered diabetes management, weight control, and cardiovascular health, including pre- and post-surgical bariatric nutrition consultations.

Provided tailored nutrition counseling to patients during comprehensive or executive physical exams. Coordinated with other healthcare team members to align medical nutrition interventions with overall patient care plans.

Used nutrition and diet planning expertise to evaluate members' nutritional statuses and related risks through telephone-based health programs. Developed personalized care plans and collaborated with team members to identify integration opportunities with internal and external health programs.

Evaluated and documented nutritional risk of WIC participants and engaged regularly with medical doctors regarding nutritional and health needs. Supported breastfeeding promotion, protection, and support for new mothers.

Formulated the nutrition component of the annual local WIC plan. Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines while supporting breastfeeding coordination.

Executed nutrition assessments and developed tailored nutrition care plans for patients in cardiac care/cardiology and oncology. Delivered care planning focused on the clinical nutrition needs of these patient populations.

Earned a Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT.

Completed a Dietetic Internship at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of New Haven in West Haven, CT.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT.