Clinical Dietitian at Meriter Hospital

• Oct 2019 - Present

Clinical Dietitian at AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center

• Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

Dietetic Intern

• Aug 2016 - May 2017

A 39-week comprehensive dietetic internship at a 505-bed hospital with an 87-bed children’s hospital. Rotations included 26 weeks of clinical, 6 weeks of public health, and 6 weeks of food systems. Clinical: Acquired knowledge and experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition counseling in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Comprised of preventive cardiology, renal, research, diabetes, extended care, cardiothoracic surgery, neurology, oncology, pediatrics, burn/trauma, chronic diseases, and critical care. Public Health: Completed at Hy-Vee grocery store. Assisted with store tours, demonstrations, cooking classes, health fairs, and preparing food to sell. Demonstrated recipes with in-season produce at Badger Prairie Needs Network food pantry. Food Systems: Completed at Agrace Hospice Care. Aided staff with annual holiday meals, special events, and patient meal tray preparation and delivery. Management Rotation: Responsible for over 50% of daily dietitian work load at a long-term care facility for 2-week period

Nutrition Services Representative

• Feb 2015 - May 2016

o Advised patients on wise food options at meals o Assessed whether patients’ health statuses comply with the food they wish to eat o Communicated with nurses and other hospital personnel regarding patients’ diet orders o Advised patients on wise food options at meals o Assessed whether patients’ health statuses comply with the food they wish to eat o Communicated with nurses and other hospital personnel regarding patients’ diet orders

Family Living Program Intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

o Assisted in planning a nutrition and physical activity program for day care centers o Scheduled meetings and met with childcare centers to discuss the upcoming program o Utilized computer skills to create visually appealing graphics and spreadsheets o Assisted in planning a nutrition and physical activity program for day care centers o Scheduled meetings and met with childcare centers to discuss the upcoming program o Utilized computer skills to create visually appealing graphics and spreadsheets

Cottage Garden Gift Gallery Sales Associate

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

o Coordinated with management staff on various office projects o Assisted with the coordination of special events and often oversaw catering set up o Developed valuable skills by working autonomously with customers o Coordinated with management staff on various office projects o Assisted with the coordination of special events and often oversaw catering set up o Developed valuable skills by working autonomously with customers

Volunteer Medical Assistant

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

o Provided medical assistance to malnourished communities in Guatemala o Worked alongside medical professionals by assisting with diagnosis and treatment plans o Gained medical assistance experience o Required to utilize my intermediate Spanish o Provided medical assistance to malnourished communities in Guatemala o Worked alongside medical professionals by assisting with diagnosis and treatment plans o Gained medical assistance experience o Required to utilize my intermediate Spanish