career objective

client-focused registered dietician eager to contribute depth of knowledge regarding nutrition and exceptional communication skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in increasing wellness

profile

ø  strong practical experience as a dietician and nutritionist, with expertise in working with patients with diabetes, esrd, chf, cancer, hypertension, multi-system organ failure, trauma, and other conditions

ø  work closely with clients to develop, implement, and modify personalized menus and nutrition programs for diverse populations

ø  proactively monitor client health and nutrition to immediately address potential risks

ø  partner with interdisciplinary specialists and community resources to optimize provision of patient care; team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  dynamic communication and listening skills crucial to building productive client relations

education

eastern michigan university c coordinated program in dietetics, insert if attended on-campus                          insert year

bachelor of science in dietetics, cum laude

~ credentials & professional affiliations ~

registered dietitian, 2008

servsafe food protection manager certification, educational foundation of the national restaurant association, 2006

member, american dietetic association (ada) c weight management, sports, cardiovascular, wellness nutrition,

and diabetes care and education practice groups, 2006 c present

member, michigan dietetic association (mda), 2006 c present

member, southeastern michigan dietetic association (semda), 2006 c present

professional experience

university of michigan hospital, insert location                                                                                              insert dates

research, clinical research unit

• conduct nutritional research for multiple nih-funded studies; counsel participants, take measurements, create diets, weigh foods, and record intakes

 

detroit urban league, detroit, mi                                                                                                                  insert dates

community nutrition

• collected and assessed anthropometric data for pregnant and post-partum women, newborns and infants, and children up to 5 years of age; counseled a diverse population of mothers ranging from low-risk to high-risk for nutritional deficiencies

 

office of nutrition services at eastern michigan university, ypsilanti, mi                                                        insert dates

community nutrition

• obtained and analyzed anthropometric data, executed and explained bioelectrical impedance analysis, analyzed client body composition using software, and delivered nutrition education presentations to small groups within the community

 

dining services of emu, willow run public schools, oakwood hospital of dearborn                                     insert dates

food service management

• applied strong managerial skills toward overseeing all aspects of food service operations for each facility; performed food safety audits and ordered, received, and inspected inventory

                                   

 

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university of michigan hospital, heartland healthcare of allen park, toledo promedica hospital                     insert dates

clinical nutrition

• diligently assessed charts and anthropometric data, assessed medical conditions of patients of all ages, and provided patient counseling on diseases and medical nutrition therapy, including ppn, tpn, and tube feeding

 

morrison management specialists                                                                                                                  6/08 c 3/10

presbyterian village of redford, redford, mi (4/09 c 3/10)

clinical dietitian

 

walter reuther psychiatric hospital, westland, mi (9/08 c 4/09)

foodservice dietitian / assistant to the director of dining services

 

church of christ care center, clinton township, mi (6/08 c 9/08) 

clinical dietitian

• in recognition of exceptional performance, rotated to serve diverse populations at three distinct facilities including senior living, rehabilitation, green house, and psychiatric hospital environments
• conducted assessments of residents to identify unique needs and goals, develop personalized nutritional plans, and prepare customized menus; monitored resident health for potential nutrition risks, including weight loss, and contributed to care conferences
• managed employee lunch meal service and supervised trayline; additionally provided in-servicing regarding dietary guidelines for certain diseases and conditions for staff
• gained strong financial management and administration skills as assistant to the director of dining services at walter reuther psychiatric hospital
• utilized webtrition, a proprietary web-based program to analyze and manage , recipes, production sheets, and nutritional information
• worked closely with residents, facility team members, and external resources to provide top-quality, integrated care

 

~ community activity ~

volunteer, bully for you c english bulldog rescue                                                                           insert year c present