Experience

Health Systems Management, Inc.
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Renal Dietitian

  • May 2023 - Present

Cone Health
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee
• Registered Dietitian

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2023


Nutrition HealthWorks

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Dietitian

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

  Cornelius, NC



Meredith College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Dietetic Intern

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  -Independently led individualized counseling sessions to educate patients on management of diagnoses including, but not limited to diabetes, bariatric surgery, cancer, organ failure, cardiovascular disease, and malnutrition -Performed Nutrition-Focused Physical Examinations to identify malnutrition -Regularly charted nutrition assessments in the electronic medical record (EPIC) -Calculated enteral and parenteral nutrition needs to prescribe formulas and adjusted prescription as… Show more -Independently led individualized counseling sessions to educate patients on management of diagnoses including, but not limited to diabetes, bariatric surgery, cancer, organ failure, cardiovascular disease, and malnutrition -Performed Nutrition-Focused Physical Examinations to identify malnutrition -Regularly charted nutrition assessments in the electronic medical record (EPIC) -Calculated enteral and parenteral nutrition needs to prescribe formulas and adjusted prescription as indicated by lab results -Counseled clients and provided individualized education on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, weight management, general health, meal planning, portion control, pregnancy, breastfeeding, performance nutrition, a balanced diet and shopping on a budget -Determined clients' metabolic needs via indirect calorimetry testing -Participated in wellness fairs to engage the community -Led seminars regarding metabolism and weight management, appropriate portions, and the dangers of fad dieting -Created and redesigned aesthetically pleasing education materials for both clients and staff members on a variety of nutrition topics -Planned and executed a Local Foods Theme Day for the students and staff of William Peace University by planning menu items, participating in ordering and receiving of products, preparing food items, promoting the event, and providing education -Co-led a Hibachi Theme Day for the staff and patrons of the WakeMed Cafe by determining menu items and promoting the event -Assisted in the production, distribution, and disposal of meals for various catering events within the hospital -Conducted employee in-services using pre and post surveys to assess efficacy -Wrote proposals for the purchasing of updated kitchen equipment valued at >$20,000 -Monitored the financial aspects of the food service operation, including: staffing, ordering, and profit-loss statements Show less



North Carolina State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area -Assisted Sports Nutrition Director with daily activities such as managing fueling stations, providing nutrition support during practices and games, and assessing body composition using BodPod. -Educated athletes on nutrition topics by creating handouts and facilitating monthly booths. -Created individualized meal plans to help athletes achieve their performance goals.



University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • May 2017 - Dec 2017

  -Contacted study participants and collected diet recalls with NDSR using a multiple-pass approach. -Assisted in quality assurance projects to ensure recalls were detailed and consistent.



WakeMed

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Nutrition Technician

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area -Assembled and delivered trays directly to patient rooms using food safety protocol. -Used hospital software to complete patient orders and educated patients on medical nutrition therapy. -Reviewed meal tickets and marked all those containing allergies or specific diet orders to ensure patients’ safety.

• C-Bord Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - May 2017

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area -Assisted the dietitian with planning and execution of nutrition-related events. -Planned and led nutrition seminars and cooking demonstrations for college students. -Monitored accuracy of nutrition facts and allergen information for dining facilities.



Inter-Faith Food Shuttle

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area -Led Cooking Matters courses within the community to teach families about the nutrition guidelines, food preparation, and economical grocery shopping techniques. -Selected healthy recipes to prepare that were appropriate for each program’s specific population.

• Program Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area -Wrote weekly newsletter to update staff members. -Conducted biannual evaluations of each trainer. -Held workshops for personal trainers and assisted with the NASM certification course. -Conducted on-site seminars and workshops to generate interest in general wellness.

• Personal Trainer

  • Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Designed customized client programs to meet individual fitness needs and led clients through workouts.

• Research Assistant

  • May 2015 - Jan 2016

  Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area -Assisted within control design, implementation and integration. -Collected and analyzed samples.