Meet Shield HealthCare’s Registered Dietitians!
What do Shield HealthCare’s Registered Dietitians do?
- Instruct you on how to use your supplies and formula
- Explain your nutrition prescription and regimen
- Ensure you are meeting nutrition goals for optimal health
- Complete a nutrition assessment for your medical team
- Troubleshoot issues related to tube feeding
- Contact your doctor and recommend changes to your treatment plan
- Provide helpful tips and resources on nutrition and tube feeding
- And more!
California
Alexandra Gomez, RD
Alex has been a registered dietitian for 4 years and has worked to help patients in both food service management and clinical settings. She received her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from University of California, Davis, and completed her dietetic internship at Kaiser Acute Care and four other facilities. Alex has enjoyed working in the home DME space as it combines her love for patient care and customer service. When Alex isn’t working, you can find her spending time with her husband and labradoodle puppy.
Gabrielle Becker, RDN
Gabrielle comes to Shield with 5 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian. Her most recent experience includes working as a Clinical Registered Dietitian at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Gabrielle received her Master of Science in Nutritional Science at California State University Los Angeles and is committed to providing exceptional patient care through education and collaboration with your entire healthcare team.
Mary Kuehl, MS, RD, CNSC
With more than 20 years of Dietitian experience, Mary has worked in the acute clinical, pharmacy, long-term care, physician office, and HME settings. Advocating for patients and their caregivers and working with a strong team of compassionate dietitians is her passion. Transitioning a tube fed patient safely and confidently home is one of the most gratifying aspects of her career. She enjoys the challenge of guiding state and local agencies to implement or adjust current policies to better serve the tube fed community.
Mikaela Morris, RD
With 5 years of Dietitian experience, Mikaela is committed to providing exceptional patient care through education and collaboration with your entire healthcare team. Mikaela graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. After graduating, she completed the Lipscomb Dietetic Internship. Since her internship, Mikaela has worked as a Clinical Dietitian at both St. Joseph Hospital and Williamson Medical Center. Mikaela is passionate about nutritional and educational support for both adult and pediatric patients..
Colorado
Kristin Koons, RD
Kristin received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado. She completed her Dietetic Internship with Sodexo, with an emphasis in MNT. Kristin has over 6 years of experience in clinical nutrition, including working in management in an acute setting. Kristin has previously supported patients in achieving their health goals, and helping patients is where her passion lies. In her free time, Kristin enjoys working on house renovations with her husband and spending time outdoors in Colorado with their dog, Gryffin.
Illinois
Aimee Jaremowicz, RD, LDN, CWCMS, FNKF
Aimee brings over 21 years of experience to Shield. In her role as a speaker for the National Kidney Foundation, she has educated both health care professionals and renal patients. She has also published and edited clinical research in peer-reviewed medical journals. Aimee enjoys cooking and traveling with family and friends, and spending time with her dog Sunny.
Ohio
Chelsea Schaefer, MFN, RD, LD
Chelsea has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 10 years in Columbus, Ohio. Her most recent experience includes working as a Clinical Nutrition Manager at a Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation facility. She received her Master of Science in Food and Nutrition and her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at Bowling Green State University and is committed to providing exceptional patient care through education and collaboration with your entire healthcare team. Chelsea loves spending time with her family, hiking, kayaking, gardening, and her yellow lab Bailey.
Evelyn Gold, RD, LD
Evelyn joined Shield HealthCare with 5 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian. Evelyn received her Bachelor of Science in Medical Dietetics from Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. She previously worked as an Outpatient Clinical Pediatric Dietitian for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She is also currently a Clinical Nutrition Expert Speaker at the Abbott Nutrition Speaker Bureau. Evelyn is innovative and driven towards working with complex patients, leading to her publication in ASPEN and her growing role as an expert speaker. Most importantly, she is committed to helping patients thrive while managing a medical condition from home.
Texas
Rachel Wilson, MS, RD, LD
Rachel joined with Shield HealthCare with 7 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian. SHe received her Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. She previously worked as a Pediatric Dietitian for Cook Children’s Health Care System in Forth Worth, TX. Rachel is excited to collaborate with the entire health care team to ensure that patients receive the products they need to thrive while managing a medical condition from home.
Lisa Plinario, RD, LD
Lisa started her career at Shield in August 2014. She brings deep clinical experience from medical city hospitals in Dallas and Arlington, TX, including 7 years’ experience in pediatrics, 5 years as a diabetes educator, and as outpatient educator for pediatric weight management program and adult transplant. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics/Nutrition and a minor in Chemistry and Biology. In her spare time, she enjoys running, walking her dogs and spending time with her husband and two boys.
Sheila J. Mihalik, RD, LD
Sheila graduated from the University of Houston and has been practicing dietetics for 20 years. She has gained experience in oncology, long term nutrition support and Early Childhood Intervention. Her passion is working with medically fragile children.
Washington
Wendy Caamano MS, RD, CD
Wendy comes to Shield HealthCare with 14 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian. Wendy has been in private practice for several years with her most recent focus being on eating disorders. She has worked with local high school sports teams and as a dietitian for professional sports teams, leagues, and foundations. She has also given multiple nutrition seminars on a variety of different topics. Wendy received her Master of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA where she also completed her dietetic internship to become a Registered Dietitian. She has a background in exercise science and is certified with American College of Sports Medicine. Wendy loves getting involved in the community, volunteering her time, and building strong relationships with her patients.
