Cathy Deics

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Work Experience:

Diabetes Educator/Dietitian 07/2022 - Present Mid Dakota Clinic Bismarck, ND

● Educates patients on self care involved in the diagnosis of diabetes; collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient’s condition. Organizes diabetes self care materials including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing including continuous glucose monitoring systems and insulin pumps, under the supervision of the endocrinologist. Clinical Nutrition Manager 5/2016 –Present Vibra Hospital of Central Dakotas Mandan, ND

● Implement, review, revise and progress nutrition treatment programs for all disease states, especially TPN, tube feeding, kidney dialysis and wound treatment in long term acute care hospital. Communicate with multi- multidisciplinary healthcare team concerning patient status, progress and continued service needs. Participate in regulatory policy and procedure integration and quality assurance collection.

Kidney Dialysis Dietitian 7/2020 - 7/2022 Sanford Hospital Bismarck, ND

● Provided nutrition education based on monthly lab report interpretation for patients on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, and those receiving a kidney transplant.

Nutrition and Fitness Coach 4/2014 – 6/2016 Valley Weight Loss Clinic Bismarck, ND

● Provided nutrition and fitness education to patients seeking a medically-supervised weight loss program. Performed body composition, metabolic rate measurements and other biometric testing to prescribe and adjust the individual nutrition and exercise programs under the supervision of a Board Certified Obesity Medicine physician.

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Dietitian Director 1/2012 - 1/2013 Bismarck Burleigh Public Health Bismarck, ND

● Provided nutrition education for those affiliated with a public health clinic included those with economic disadvantages, health disparities, homelessness and transition facilities. Frequently requested presenter on health and wellness topics to nonprofit organizations. Representative on multiple local and state organizations interested in promoting the health of North Dakotans. Clinical Dietitian 5/2008 - 8/2011 CHI St. Alexius Hospital Bismarck, ND

● Inpatient hospital dietitian for medical, surgical, orthopedic, kidney dialysis and behavioral health units. Designed and taught a community nutrition and fitness program.

Small Business Owner 1/2008 - Present My Coach Cathy Bismarck, ND

● Created first private studio in North Dakota to offer world- renowned StottPilates® training,designed to restore the natural curves of the spine and rebalance the muscles around the joints endorsed by physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons worldwide.

Wellness & Diabetes Director 10/1992 - 10/2006 Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen, SD

Selected Contributions:

Developed ADA Certified Diabetes Education Recognition Program for hospital including rigorous standards in curriculum development, data collection in outcomes and a continuous quality improvement program. Provided diabetes education including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Supervised 6 nurses and dietitians.

Created Avera Wellness Profile, a business development service line utilizing existing hospital services to provide onsite employee health risk reduction programs including cholesterol and glucose testing, blood pressure checks, flu vaccinations, respiratory function testing, fitness assessments and lifestyle education. Supervised 20 nurses, therapists, dietitians and coordinated travel schedules throughout a 3 state service area.

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Designed marketing and sales campaigns for community health events including health fairs, fundraising events and health promotion programs. Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills through authoring numerous company newsletter columns, live media interviews, newspaper articles, presentations and vendor exhibits.

Provided dietitian consultation to 5 nursing homes within a 100 mile radius. Education

5/1990 Concordia College, Moorhead, MN Exercise Science and Dietetics Ongoing continuing education and college coursework to maintain certifications Certifications

2008 Certified Stott Pilates Professional Trainer

1998 Certified Diabetes Educator

1991 Registered Dietitian

Honors/Awards

2016 Employee of the Month Vibra Hospital of Central Dakotas 2006 Graduate of Leading an Empowered Organization (Creative Health Management), Avera Health’s hospital leadership program

2005 Customer Service Ambassador Award, Avera St. Luke’s 2004 Selected as South Dakota “Best of the U.S.” Triathlete of the Year 2003 Nominated for Avera St. Luke’s Hospital “One Pace Beyond” Award 3

2000 Voted South Dakota Dietitian of the Year

2000 – 2003 American Heart Association Heart Walk Chairperson 1999 Elected President South Dakota Dietetic Association 1995-1998 Elected Board Member South Dakota Dietetic Association 4

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