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Jackie Nielsen, MS, RD, CDE

Jackie has 32 years of experience in the field of nutrition and food science. She has been a Registered Dietitian for 26 of those years, working in both hospital settings and private practice.  Her expertise is in the fields of diabetes, nutrition support, Parkinson's disease, allergies, and special needs children.  She also works with clients with Coronary disease, Gluten Enteropathy (Celiac disease), and Cancer.  Jackie believes nutrition is the key to maintaining or improving one's health.   

Jackie has written a chapter in Parkinson's Disease: Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy for use by Nutrition Professionals entitled Acute/Subacute/Long Term Care/Home Health Care.  She presents locally or nationally at conferences and workshops on the topic to both health care professionals as well as to patients and caregivers.

 

 Training:

  • B.S. Home Economics, Field: Food and Nutrition - University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska
  • M.S. Food Science and Nutrition - Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
  • R.D. Registered Dietitian, October 1986 to present
  • C.D.E. Certified Diabetes Educator, May 2001 to present 
  • C.N.S.D. Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian, January 31, 1999 through 2004

 

 Employment Summary:

  • Cofounder/owner – Partners in Nutrition, LLC, August 2000 to present
    • Consulting services, marketing, and business management
  • Diabetes Educator – Poudre Valley Hospital Diabetes Management Services, February 2002 to October 2004
    • Outpatient Diabetes Education, which includes nutritional assessments, nutrition care plans, and implementation
  • Clinical Dietitian, McKee Medical Center, April 1989 to June 2000
    • Inpatient nutrition education, which included nutritional assessments, nutrition care plans, nutrition support (Enteral and Parenteral), implementation, and PI monitoring
  • Relief Dietitian, McKee Medical Center/LifeWise, August 1988 to November 1988
    • Assess nutritional needs, establish a plan of action, and implement
  • Relief Dietitian, Eating Disorder Program, Boulder Memorial Hospital/Ft. Collins, 5/88 to 7/88
    • Assess nutritional needs, establish a plan of action, and implement for eating disorder patient
  • "Slim for Life" instructor, American Heart Association of Colorado, Inc., 9/86 to 5/88 
    • Organized and taught a weight reduction class
  • Relief Dietary Supervisor, McKee Medical Center, December 1985 to February 1986
    • Supervisory duties including schedules, evaluations, and orientations

 

Professional Honors:

  • Dietitian of the Year, Northern District, 1987
  • Dietitian of the Year, Northern District, 1990
  • Dietitian of the Year, Colorado Dietetic Association, 1992-93
  • Employee of the Month, McKee Medical Center, 7/1999

 

Current Professional Activities

  • American Dietetic Association
  • American Association of Diabetes Educators
  • Diabetes Care and Education (ADA Practice Group)
  • Northern Colorado Dietetic Association
  • Pediatric Nutrition (PNPG - ADA Practice Group) 
  • Rocky Mountain Association of Diabetes Educators

Contact Information

Jackie Nielsen, MS, RD, CDE
1113 N. Cleveland Ave
Loveland, CO  80537
Ph:  (970) 622-9997  Fax: (970) 667-8383
quilterJN@aol.com