Leah Hackney
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Experience
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PROJECT PEANUT BUTTER
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United States
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Research Assistant
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Malawi -Collected data of interest for a clinical experimental trial on moderately malnourished pregnant women -Assessed MUAC, TSF, blood pressure, hemoglobin and weight information regarding need for further referrals to local clinicians -Used research based critical thinking to assess discrepancies in data collecting -Demonstrated leadership and management skills in clinic setting when delegating tasks to Health Service Assistants
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Texas A&M University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Dietetic Intern
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
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Diet Aide
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Jun 2011 - May 2014
San Luis Obispo, California Area -Food service experience, Customer service, direct patient care and patient hours - Help patients choose appropriate foods based off their diet order, while taking food preferences and allergies into consideration - Clinical experience in a nutrition related field, working alongside nurses, CNA’s and dietitians - Process diet orders, checking menus against standards, setting up standard nourishment, and recording inventory - Distributing and collecting patient trays and… Show more -Food service experience, Customer service, direct patient care and patient hours - Help patients choose appropriate foods based off their diet order, while taking food preferences and allergies into consideration - Clinical experience in a nutrition related field, working alongside nurses, CNA’s and dietitians - Process diet orders, checking menus against standards, setting up standard nourishment, and recording inventory - Distributing and collecting patient trays and helping gather food records used to evaluate nutrient intake - Maintain and practice proper food safety - Train new employees to follow proper protocol and food safety - Responsible for protecting patient’s rights, privacy and confidentiality - Following HACCP protocol Show less
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Diabetes Youth Families
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bearskin Meadow Diabetes Camp
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
-Administered insulin doses, glucagon doses and monitored blood glucose checking with campers as needed -Followed needle and blood safety protocol -Assisted with diabetes management and carbohydrate counting with campers -Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate campers daily activities - Consulted with Medical Staff on advising appropriate insulin administration and assisted with insulin dosing -Carbohydrate counting with campers for every meal, diabetes education and self… Show more -Administered insulin doses, glucagon doses and monitored blood glucose checking with campers as needed -Followed needle and blood safety protocol -Assisted with diabetes management and carbohydrate counting with campers -Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate campers daily activities - Consulted with Medical Staff on advising appropriate insulin administration and assisted with insulin dosing -Carbohydrate counting with campers for every meal, diabetes education and self management Show less
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Coach
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May 2007 - Dec 2009
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Education
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science (BS), Nutrition -
Ponderosa High School