Rebekah Langford
Berwyn
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Dietitian with over 14 years of diverse experience in adult acute care, pediatrics, ICU/telemetry, hospice, and nutrition support (enteral/parenteral). Currently serving as a Clinical Dietitian II at Rush Oak Park Hospital, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to implement evidence-based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and enhance EMR workflows. Proven ability to mentor students and foster a learning environment while ensuring optimal patient outcomes through tailored nutritional interventions. Committed to advancing clinical practices and improving healthcare delivery through innovative nutrition strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian II
Rush Oak Park Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive MNT for ICU and Telemetry populations, including complex/critically ill cases.
- Manage enteral and parenteral nutrition; monitor tolerance, labs, and outcomes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and clinical committees (critical care, diabetes, stroke).
- Lead EMR streamlining initiatives to improve charting accuracy and productivity.
- Precept graduate-level clinical nutrition students; contribute to policy development and implementation.
- Oversee inventory/ordering of nutrition products to support cost-effective, uninterrupted care.
Clinical Dietitian (Contract)
Registered Dietitians on Demand
12.2014 - 12.2024
- Delivered MNT across multiple Chicagoland hospitals and long-term care facilities; ensured CMS/state documentation compliance.
- Supported coverage scheduling, contract fulfillment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Self-Employed
Private Chef & Culinary Nutritionist
08.2010 - 10.2024
- Prepared customized meals for clients with medical nutrition needs; conducted demos and contributed to media/print publications.
Registered Dietitian
Factor/HelloFresh
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided nutrition coaching; maintained accuracy of recipe and nutrition databases; supported product labeling.
Hospice Dietitian
Apex Hospice & Palliative Care
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Delivered end-of-life nutrition counseling focused on comfort, symptom management, and caregiver support.
Food Service Systems Dietitian
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Led food safety and compliance programs; supported menu management, staff training, and inventory oversight.
Registered Dietitian II
UChicago Medicine
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Delivered inpatient MNT for adult med–surg and specialty services; performed NFPE and risk stratification.
- Coordinated nutrition plans with physicians, pharmacy, and nursing; supported discharge education.
- Optimized enteral feeding protocols and monitored outcomes.
Associate Development Chef
Conagra Brands
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Supported product development and testing with a focus on culinary nutrition and consumer needs.
Registered Dietitian (Staff Relief)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Staff relief covering CICU, NICU, and PICU; delivered inpatient pediatric MNT including enteral setup/advancement, NFPE, and growth monitoring.
- Outpatient clinics: Muscular Dystrophy and Preventive Cardiology—conducted growth/nutrition assessments, caregiver education, and coordinated care with subspecialists.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary pediatric teams to develop and adjust individualized nutrition plans.
Education
Master of Science - Health Systems Management
Rush University
01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI01.2010
Associate of Science - Baking & Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI01.2007
Skills
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Training and education
- Risk analysis
- Data gathering and evaluation
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Health information technology expertise
- Effective care coordination
- Operational efficiency
Affiliations
- American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- Chicago Health Executives Forum
Certification
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), Illinois
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian II
Rush Oak Park Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Factor/HelloFresh
05.2021 - 09.2022
Hospice Dietitian
Apex Hospice & Palliative Care
06.2020 - 06.2021
Food Service Systems Dietitian
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Dietitian II
UChicago Medicine
03.2018 - 09.2018
Associate Development Chef
Conagra Brands
01.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Dietitian (Staff Relief)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
02.2015 - 01.2017
Clinical Dietitian (Contract)
Registered Dietitians on Demand
12.2014 - 12.2024
Self-Employed
Private Chef & Culinary Nutritionist
08.2010 - 10.2024
Master of Science - Health Systems Management
Rush University
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Science - Baking & Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
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