Morgan Ellis
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | Medical Nutrition Therapy & Metabolic Health
Seattle
Professional Summary
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with comprehensive experience delivering evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and outpatient dietary counseling. Specializes in metabolic health, glycemic regulation, and personalized nutrition interventions developed in collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams.
Professional Experience
Soundview Integrative Health
Seattle, WA
Lead Clinical Nutritionist
Mar 2022 – Present
- Manage an outpatient caseload of 35 to 40 adult clients weekly, delivering medical nutrition therapy for prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, and gastrointestinal conditions.
- Design personalized nutritional care plans incorporating laboratory data, lifestyle assessments, and continuous glucose monitoring trends.
- Lead biweekly group education workshops on anti-inflammatory eating patterns and balanced meal preparation, reaching over 200 participants annually.
- Collaborate with primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and behavioral health providers to coordinate patient care and track therapeutic outcomes.
Olympic Crest Medical Pavilion
Seattle, WA
Outpatient Staff Nutritionist
Aug 2019 – Feb 2022
- Delivered one-on-one nutrition counseling and comprehensive dietary assessments for outpatient cardiology and primary care referrals.
- Implemented structured nutrition intervention protocols that improved 6-month glycemic control markers in 68% of enrolled diabetic patients.
- Authored 14 evidence-based patient education handouts on sodium reduction, plant-forward meal planning, and renal dietary guidelines.
Education
University of Washington
Master of Science · Nutritional Sciences · Seattle, WA · 3.88 GPA · Sep 2017 – Jun 2019
Completed ACEND-accredited coordinated graduate coursework and 1,200 hours of supervised clinical dietetics practice across acute care, outpatient, and community health settings.
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science · Food Science and Human Nutrition · Pullman, WA · 3.75 GPA · Aug 2013 – May 2017
Focused on macronutrient metabolism, community nutrition assessment, and physiological biochemistry.
Selected Projects
Metabolic Health Dietary Guide & Toolkit
Jan 2024 – Nov 2024
- Built a digital curriculum and nutrient analysis toolkit adopted by interdisciplinary clinicians to evaluate patient dietary quality.
- Created 24 standardized culturally diverse meal plans accommodating specific therapeutic macronutrient ratios.
Core Competencies
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutritional Counseling
Diabetes Management
Dietary Assessment
Meal Planning
Metabolic Health
Clinical Charting
Patient Education
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Nutrient Analysis Software
Languages
English
C2
Spanish
B2
Certifications & Credentials
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Commission on Dietetic Registration · Aug 2019
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education · Apr 2023
Community Engagement
Salish Community Food Network
Seattle, WA · May 2021 – Present
- Volunteer Nutrition Educator
- Conduct monthly interactive nutrition education and budgeting sessions for local families utilizing community food pantry resources.
- Partner with local urban growers to distribute culturally relevant fresh produce storage and preparation guidelines.