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Rachael M Costello RDN, LDN 

 
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: P​arents 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 
 
 
 

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