CV Rachael Costello
CV Rachael Costello
CV Rachael Costello
11 Green Pasture Rd (608)658-1031
Algonquin, IL 60102 [email protected]
Summary
A highly focused and qualified registered dietitian nutritionist with experience in a variety
of areas including education, developing educational materials, private counseling,
medical nutrition therapy, and food service management. Works closely with students,
clients, and associates to provide optimal results in a cooperative way.
Education
● University of New England, Portland, Maine
○ M.S. Applied Nutrition, expected graduation December 2019
● University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado
○ B.A. Dietetics, 2003
Key Qualifications
Education Experience
Harper College 2017-present
● Developed course: Introduction to the Nutrition Profession
● Taught Fundamentals of Nutrition course
● Created and updated workbooks for student use in clinical and food service rotations.
● Completed a Certificate of Training in Food Allergies from the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics.
● Led group classes for patients and families to promote healthy eating post discharge.
● Created educational handouts for clients and patients for multiple nutrition-related
topics.
● Developed and presented various in-services for staff including the following topics:
food safety, swallowing precautions, and diet orders.
Clinical Nutrition Experience
● Developed a feeding program, approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health,
in a long-term care facility, allowing a variety of staff to learn the skills necessary to
assist at mealtimes.
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● Built a nutrition counseling business, responsible for all aspects including research,
marketing, credentialing, billing, and patient care.
● Developed relationships with preceptors at various facilities to place students for
clinical and food service rotations.
● Researched curriculum needed to align with new nutrition program.
● Developed relationships with various universities to promote the new Harper College
Nutrition program.
● Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide continuity of care for
patients.
● Developed menus for a variety of dietary needs.
● Assessed adequacy of foodservice and patient satisfaction.
Experience
● Harper College, Palatine IL
○ August 2017- Present
○ Adjunct faculty in Health Careers: Nutrition Department
○ Clinical Supervisor in Health Careers: Nutrition Department
● Rachael Costello Nutrition, Algonquin IL
○ March 2017-Present
○ Owner
○ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
● Martin Luther Manor, Bloomington, MN
○ October 2006-September 2007
○ Clinical dietitian in long-term care and rehabilitation
● Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Rockford IL
○ March- August 2006
○ Clinical dietitian in rehabilitation
○ Food service management
● Resurrection Life Center, Chicago IL
○ March 2005-March 2006
○ Clinical dietitian in long-term care
● Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University Dietetic Internship,
Richmond VA
○ August 2003-July 2004
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Licensure
● Commission on Dietetic Registration, Chicago, Illinois, Registered Dietitian, 2004
● Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Chicago, Illinois #164004277 Exp: 10/31/19
Affiliations
● The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
○ Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group
○ Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group
○ Medical Nutrition Practice Group
● Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Publications
● New York Parenting, Good Sense Eating: Parents can ward off peanut allergies- with
peanuts! November 2017
Volunteer Work
● School presentations on food allergy awareness, St. Margaret Mary School,
Algonquin IL
● Health and Wellness Committee, St Mary Church, Huntley IL
● International Children’s Hospital, Richmond VA
● Rocky Mountain Cancer Institute, Greeley CO