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Lauren Gardner

Sacramento

Summary

MBA candidate and licensed healthcare professional with over seven years of experience in clinical education and clinical case management. Experienced in developing complex care strategies with clinical and non-clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Skilled in creating and delivering health education content to diverse audiences, including live or virtual presentations to groups of 200+ at conferences, expos, and professional events.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Dietitian

Blue Shield of California
Sacramento
07.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Medical Care Solutions, Case Management
  • Lead virtual care initiatives and chronic disease management programs, supporting over 500 members annually and contributing to a 15% reduction in preventable hospitalizations.
  • Deliver DSME (Diabetes Self-Management Education) programs to improve patient outcomes aligned with value-based care models.
  • Design and implement customized nutrition therapy plans that integrate clinical guidelines with individual member needs.
  • Medical Care Solutions, Case Management

Consulting Registered Dietitian, Owner

Private Nutrition Consulting
Sacramento
01.2019 - Current
  • Provide business consulting for clients including startups and wellness companies.
  • Designed medically tailored meal plans for patients with chronic conditions, improving health outcomes and adherence.
  • Collaborated on supplement development and product strategy for subscription-based health services.
  • Delivered corporate wellness seminars and continuing education programs to diverse professional audiences.

Manager, Registered Dietitian

Community Resource Project, Inc.
Sacramento
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: WIC
  • Managed multi-site office operations, including staff scheduling, regulatory compliance, and budget oversight.
  • Directed projects to improve program delivery and federal/state compliance, increasing service efficiency by 20%.
  • Provided direct nutrition counseling and care planning for high-risk populations including pregnant women and infants.
  • WIC

Education

MBA - Project Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2025

Master of Science - Food And Nutrition Services

The University of Mississippi, Ole Miss
Oxford, MS
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Family & Consumer Science, Biology Minor

Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA
05-2014

Skills

  • Diabetes management and education
  • Project and program management
  • Team leadership
  • Research analysis and communication
  • Corporate wellness
  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Public speaking
  • Health education curriculum

Certification

Registered Dietitian (RD) - License # 86042244 Issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) - License # 32200564 Issued by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Dietitian

Blue Shield of California
07.2019 - Current

Consulting Registered Dietitian, Owner

Private Nutrition Consulting
01.2019 - Current

Manager, Registered Dietitian

Community Resource Project, Inc.
09.2017 - 06.2019

MBA - Project Management

Colorado Technical University

Master of Science - Food And Nutrition Services

The University of Mississippi, Ole Miss

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics, Family & Consumer Science, Biology Minor

Sacramento State University

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