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Edie Shaw-Ewald

Stillwater Lake,Nova Scotia

Summary

Experienced Registered Dietitian and life-long learner dedicated to helping others improve their health with a caring and professional approach.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical/Community Dietitian

Loblaw Inc.
04.2014 - 07.2023
  • Provided nutrition counseling for clients and colleagues of up to 3 Atlantic Superstores for overall health and management of conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and digestive issues
  • Designed evidence-based nutrition care plans and meal plans for clients.; individual & group patient education
  • Planned and conducted nutrition presentations, cooking classes, food demonstrations and grocery store tours
  • Marketed all nutrition services using social media and in-person meetings.

Clinical/Community Dietitian, Freelance Writer

Private Practice
09.1999 - 04.2014
  • Provided nutrition counseling for clients for overall health and management of conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and digestive issues in various locations: Northwest Medical Clinic, Timberlea Medical Clinic, Nubody’s Fitness Centre
  • Wrote nutrition articles for Better Homes and Gardens and Our Children
  • Provided nutrition counseling on contract for Bayer Inc. and McKesson Canada.

Clinical Dietitian

Parkwood Hospital
09.1989 - 04.1999
  • Assessed patient’s nutritional status, created and implemented nutrition care plan
  • Specialized in nutrition management of dysphagia, malnutrition and wound healing
  • Communicated nutrition care plan to food service and medical team: physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social work, pharmacists.

Outpatient Dietitian

Waldo County General Hospital
08.1988 - 08.1990
  • Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
  • Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
  • Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
  • Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.

Education

Professional Dietetic Internship -

Victoria General Hospital
Halifax, NS
09.1993

Bachelor of Science Degree - Nutrition & Health Sciences

St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS
04.1992

Professional Development

  • Plant Based Immersion Course, Natural Gourmet Institute in New York, NY
  • Plant Based Culinary Training, Rouxbe Culinary School
  • 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Certificate, Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio
  • 50 Hr Meditation Certificate, Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio
  • Member of Nova Scotia College of Dietitians

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical/Community Dietitian

Loblaw Inc.
04.2014 - 07.2023

Clinical/Community Dietitian, Freelance Writer

Private Practice
09.1999 - 04.2014

Clinical Dietitian

Parkwood Hospital
09.1989 - 04.1999

Outpatient Dietitian

Waldo County General Hospital
08.1988 - 08.1990

Professional Dietetic Internship -

Victoria General Hospital

Bachelor of Science Degree - Nutrition & Health Sciences

St. Francis Xavier University

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