Yelena Wheeler, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Yelena Wheeler is a registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition writer from Los Angeles, CA. She has been a clinical dietitian for over a decade working within many prominent hospital systems in Los Angeles and Central California. She is a working parent who believes that a balance in life is first found through fueling our bodies with good nutrition. She is passionate about nutrition for every size and enhancing academia for future generations of dietitians and nurses.
Experience
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Glendale Adventist Medical Center Inc.
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Jan 2020 – Present
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Huntington Memorial Medical Center
Clinical Dietitian Per Diem
Oct 2013 – Present
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Azuza Pacific University
Adjunct Professor
Jan 2016 – May 2021
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Barlow Respiratory Hospital Foundation
Clinical Dietitian Per Diem
Oct 2013 – Jan 2020
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White Memorial Medical Center
NICU Dietitian Part-Time
Jan 2012 – Jan 2020
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Olympia Medical Center
Registered Dietitian Per Diem
Jun 2015 – Feb 2016
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Sherman Oaks Hospital
Registered Dietitian Per Diem
May 2014 – Sep 2014
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Country Villa Rehab
Registered Dietitian
Jun 2012 – Aug 2013
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Innovative Dialysis Systems
Renal Dietitian
Jun 2011 – Jul 2012
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Morrison Healthcare Food Services
Patient Service Manager/RD @ Kern Medical Center
Jun 2009 – Jun 2011
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Los Angeles County
Public Health Intern
Jul 2008 – Apr 2011
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AltaMed Health Services
Case Manager
Oct 2004 – Aug 2007
EDUCATOR
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California State University Northridge
Masters of Public Health (Health Education)
2007 – 2009
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National Association of College and University Food Service (NACUFS)
Internship Graduate
2009 – 2011
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California State University Los Angeles
Bachelors of Science, Nutrition Science
2003 – 2007