Jessie Hatch Ms, Rdn, Cd
About Jessie Hatch Ms, Rdn, Cd
Jessie Hatch is the Lead Clinical Dietitian for NICU, Obstetrics, and Pediatrics at Intermountain Healthcare McKay-Dee Hospital Center in Ogden, UT, where she has worked since 2013. She holds a Master's Degree in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services from Utah State University and has developed an Outpatient NICU Graduate Clinic to support community health management.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Jessie Hatch serves as the Lead Clinical Dietitian for the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Obstetrics, and Pediatrics at Intermountain Healthcare's McKay-Dee Hospital Center. She has held this position since 2013, contributing to patient care in Ogden, Utah. In her role, she oversees administrative functions for the NICU, which includes daily intake calculations and the supervision of dietary technicians in collaboration with the department manager. Additionally, she coordinates student scheduling and training for four local internship programs at the hospital.
Education and Expertise
Jessie Hatch earned her Master's Degree in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services from Utah State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. Prior to her master's, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in the same field at Utah State University from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in clinical nutrition, particularly in the context of pediatrics and obstetrics.
Background in Nutrition Education
Before her current role, Jessie Hatch worked at Utah State University in various capacities. She served as a Nutrition Educator from 2010 to 2012, where she focused on educating students and the community about nutrition. Additionally, she was a Clinical Preceptor from 2009 to 2010, guiding students in practical clinical settings. She also contributed to the USU Distance Internship Program as an Assistant from 2012 to 2013, coordinating student training and scheduling.
Achievements in Clinical Dietetics
Jessie Hatch has developed and currently manages an Outpatient NICU Graduate Clinic at McKay-Dee Hospital Center. This initiative aims to enhance integrative health approaches for community health management. She also mentors six or more interns annually in the NICU, providing guidance and support to the next generation of dietetic professionals. Additionally, she presents current research to the medical team and creates nutrition-related standards of practice to optimize patient care.