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About Suzanne Ickes RD, LDN.

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Suzanne Ickes is a registered dietitian licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. She has been a dietitian for over 30 years, working in hospitals, nursing homes, school districts, government agencies, corporate America, dialysis centers, and
private practice. She has worked with thousands of people of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds. Suzanne has a passion for nutrition education and enjoys getting her message across with public speaking. Cholesterol reduction has
long been an interest of hers, starting during her education at Penn State University continuing with her work at the Allentown Health Bureau and
furthered with her work in hospitals and corporate America. It was during her work in private practicethat she learned of new methods to lower
cholesterol and was best provided the tools to educate and monitor her clients to see the outcomes of the interventions. The Soluble Fiber Solution is the result of this work.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Inpatient Clinical Dietitian (Part-Time)

Sodexo – Lehigh Valley Hospital Network | November 2008 – 2026

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  • Assessed, monitored, and managed nutrition care for ICU, medical-surgical, behavioral health, and general inpatient populations

  • Developed and implemented nutrition interventions including enteral and parenteral nutrition, supplementation, and lab value optimization

  • Provided patient and staff education on therapeutic diets and nutrition support

  • Earned Nutrition Support Clinician Certification (CNSC) in 2020, enhancing advanced nutrition support practice

  • Participated in Executive Health Program, sustainability initiatives, and media outreach efforts

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Private Practice Dietitian (Part-Time)

October 2002 – December 2014

  • Provided medical nutrition therapy for adults and children across a range of conditions

  • Contracted with multiple insurance providers

  • Authored “The Soluble Fiber Solution,” based on clinical outcomes improving LDL cholesterol through dietary intervention

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Consultant – Corporate Wellness (Part-Time)

Wellness Press | August 1987 – December 2012

  • Delivered large-scale presentations on nutrition, fitness, and health topics

  • Supported health fairs, biometric screenings, and cooking demonstrations

  • Clients included BMW, Medco, Lehigh University, and Bethlehem Steel

  • Presented business skills to fellow dietitians

  • Represented company at Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics exhibits for 10+ years

 

Consultant Dietitian (Part-Time)

Westfield Hospital | October 2006 – December 2013

  • Provided patient nutrition support and education in emergency care setting

  • Developed and monitored therapeutic menus

  • Served on Quality Assurance and Infection Control committees

 

Dietitian – Adolescent Endocrinology & Disordered Eating (Part-Time)

June 2007 – November 2008

  • Counseled pediatric and adolescent patients in collaboration with specialists

  • Co-developed a cholesterol reduction program based on Mediterranean diet principles

  • Provided nutrition therapy for disordered eating

 

Research & Development Dietitian (Part-Time, Contract)

McNeil Nutritionals, LLC (Johnson & Johnson) | October 2006 – July 2007

  • Supported R&D for products including Splenda, Lactaid, Viactiv, and Benecol

  • Contributed during maternity leave coverage for staff dietitians

 

Dietitian – Pediatric Weight Management (Part-Time)

KidShape Program | May 2003 – December 2007

  • Delivered nutrition counseling for a nationally recognized child/adolescent weight management program

 

Renal Dietitian (Part-Time)

Fresenius Dialysis Center | September 2002 – November 2004

  • Provided nutrition care for dialysis patients in outpatient setting

 

Nursing Home Consultant Dietitian (Part-Time)

CURA Hospitality | January 2003 – December 2005

  • Delivered consulting services for long-term care facilities

 

Dietitian (Part-Time)

Blough Health Care Center | January 1999 – August 2002

  • Managed nutrition care in a 62-bed rehabilitation and long-term care facility

  • Completed MDS documentation, care plans, charting, and policy development

  • Conducted staff in-services

 

Clinical Dietitian (Part-Time)

St. Luke’s Hospital | June 1998 – December 1998

  • Performed patient assessments and provided diet education across hospital units

  • Updated diet instruction materials

 

Consultant Dietitian (Part-Time)

Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging | June 1987 – December 1998

  • Developed and analyzed menus to meet state nutritional standards

  • Conducted sanitation inspections and staff training

  • Provided counseling, lectures, and quality assurance surveys

 

Nutrition Educator (Part-Time, Temporary)

Allentown Health Bureau | September 1995 – August 1996

  • Participated in Heart Disease Prevention Program following NHLBI guidelines

  • Conducted cholesterol screenings and counseling

  • Delivered community education and analyzed program data

  • Updated educational materials and performed finger-stick blood sampling

 

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) – 2020

  • Registered Dietitian (RD) (add year if desired)

 

SKILLS

  • Nutrition Support (Enteral & Parenteral)

  • Clinical Nutrition Assessment

  • Chronic Disease Management

  • Pediatric & Adolescent Nutrition

  • Corporate Wellness Programming

  • Public Speaking & Education

  • Quality Assurance & Compliance

 

PUBLICATIONS

  • The Soluble Fiber Solution

© 2016 Suzanne Ickes RD, LDN

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