Jan Rystrom, RD, CDE

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DIABETES HEALTH and WELLNESS EDUCATOR

Industry recognized Subject Matter Expert in developing and delivering innovative health and lifestyle programs. Committed to evidence-based patient care with measurable improvement in health outcomes. Extensive experience in diabetes self-management education delivery. Dedicated to providing excellent, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care. Dynamic public speaker comfortable in a range of settings and media. Strengths include collaboration, detail-oriented program planning, and organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EvergreenHealth, Kirkland, WA 2013 - 2016

Manager II Diabetes Education and Nutrition Services

Responsible for developing and managing this program which served both American Diabetes Association Education Recognized Program (ERP) and The Joint Commission Inpatient Diabetes Care Certification.

Managed a multi-disciplinary team to provide the program and report outcomes metrics to ensure regulatory requirements were met

Implemented a device training program which expanded out-patient services, and revamped the scheduling and billing process which increased billings from $320K to $850K annually

Developed, implemented and marketed service lines including gestational diabetes treatment program and insulin device training increasing client access and generating additional revenue stream

Increased department productivity from national benchmark to >105% for 3 years

Created and presented live on-air healthy cooking segments on KOMO, Health(ier) Super-Bowl Snacks,

Diabetes-friendly Thanksgiving, Signs of Diabetes

Pacific Medical Centers, Seattle, WA 2010 - 2012

Diabetes Educator / Nutrition Counselor

Responsible for providing individual diabetes self-management education sessions; created and implemented the Living Well Alliance health screenings and coaching program.

Developed and delivered diabetes classes and individual healthcare coaching in six clinic settings throughout the greater Seattle area which served on average 45 patients per week

Created the new “Living Well Alliance” employee wellness program and presented to upwards of 200 corporate employees within Holland America Cruises, Propel Insurance, Crista Ministries and Korry HMI Solutions

Mount Baker Kidney Center, Bellingham, WA 2008 - 2010

Diabetes Educator and Renal Dietitian

Created patient and family diabetes and renal education programming while providing individual nutrition assessments and coaching.

Collaborated with the clinical treatment team to provide a cohesive treatment plan which delivered measurable improvement in patient health

Created and delivered nutrition education program including interactive bulletin boards, materials and group classes for patients and families

Insulet Corporation, Bedford, MA 2007 - 2008

Clinical Product Specialist Omnipod Insulin Pump

Provided training and clinical support to health professionals and patients on the use of the Omnipod insulin delivery system.

Developed standardized client training kit for clinical staff for use during individual pump training sessions

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Clinical Product Specialist Omnipod Insulin Pump (continued)

Collaborated with regional sales team to introduce product to healthcare professionals in order to meet productivity goals

Managed all aspects of the training delivery process for patients and clinicians throughout multiple sites (~30) within Washington and Alaska

Haggen Corporation, Bellingham, WA 2003 - 2007

Manager WellAware™ Health and Lifestyle Solutions

Designed and presented this customer oriented wellness-education program to support nutritional management for diabetes and cardiac health.

Created and implemented WellAware™ LifeStyle Solutions program for a local, high-end grocery store chain as a customer service program with measured increase in customer engagement

Developed and delivered weekly health and wellness segment on a local news-talk radio station with listener audience ranging from British Columbia to the Greater Puget Sound area.

Created and presented in-store healthful cooking demonstrations with an executive chef focusing on fresh and local ingredients and quick-to-prepare recipes

Wrote copy for monthly consumer focused on healthy lifestyle solutions for “Northwest Table” and other Seattle-based magazines

Animas Corporation, Lancaster, PA 2001 - 2003

Manager Clinical Services, Pacific Northwest Territory

Provided training and clinical support to health professionals and patients on the use of the Animas insulin pump.

Developed relationships with key health providers, establishing trust and credibility as a SME, which led to increased sales for a new medical device

Managed a seven-state territory providing patient and clinician support for insulin pump therapy

Conducted individual patient instruction on the insulin pump and provided support and follow up training on advanced programming techniques which enhanced patient success with the therapy

EDUCATION

Master of Education, Adult Education, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

B.S., Food Business Administration, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Advanced Pre-Professional Practice Program (AP-4) in Nutrition (Dietetic Internship), University of Washington, Seattle

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and CERTIFICATIONS

CDC-National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach, November 2016

Certificate of Training 2014 Adult Weight Management, February 2016

Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management, CDR

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Registered Dietitian, CDR # 809404

Certified Diabetes Educator, # 09520424

Washington State Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist DI 60098525

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Diabetes Educators - Chair Education Team, Insulin Pump SPG 2008

Washington Association of Diabetes Educators

American Dietetic Association (currently Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)

Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group, Executive Board Member 1998-2003 and 2005

Food and Culinary Professionals Practice Group

American Association of Diabetes Educators

Washington State Dietetic Association, Director of Communications, 2008

SELECT PRESENTATIONS

“If DSME were a Pill, Would You Prescribe It?” - American Diabetes Association Professional Summit, Kirkland, WA - October 2016.

“Heart Healthy Cooking.” - Samish Indian Nation Annual Wellness Event, Anacortes, WA. October 2016.

“The Wahl’s Protocol: A Dietitian Reviews the Science and the Diet.” - Evergreen Health, Neurological Institute: Annual Nutrition Workshop, Kirkland, WA - May 2016.

“Diet and Lifestyle to Support Heart Health.” Samish Indian Nation: Annual Heart Heath Conference. February 2016.

Preventing Diabetes. New-Day Northwest with Margaret Larson, King TV. March 2014.

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

American Dietetic Association, ADA Guide to Medical Nutrition Therapy and Education. Revised 2005. Contributed Chapter 9: Insulin.

American Dietetic Association, Pediatric Nutrition: diabetes handouts. Revised 2005. Contributed chapter on insulin pump use.

Diabetes Managements and Hand-held Technology: Information from your fingertips is now in the palm of your hand. Newsflash, 2002; 23:1 A publication of Diabetes Care and Education, a practice group of the American Dietetic Association.

Diabetes Education in nontraditional settings. 2006 On The Cutting Edge; 27:6, 20-21. A publication of Diabetes Care and Education, a practice group of the American Dietetic Association.

Diabetes Care and Education, A dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association. Education handout Healthier Eating with Whole Grains. 2007.

Additional list of Presentations and Publications available upon request

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