Professional Research Assistant

• Aug 2016 - Present

Dietetic Intern

• Feb 2016 - May 2016

Conducted in-depth nutritional assessments of patients hospitalized in the medical, surgical, telemetry, oncology, acute rehab, transitional care, intensive care, and ortho/neuro units.Responded to nutrition consults and provided nutrition education to patients on therapeutic diets such as diabetic, cardiac, renal, dysphagia diets and patients undergoing chemotherapy.Calculated energy needs and feeding rates for patients to begin enteral and parenteral nutrition support.Instructed food service staff on cardiac and CHF therapeutic diets for patient safety.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2013 - May 2016

While leading a follow-up cross-sectional study of women approximately 2 years postpartum who previously took part in a DHA supplementation trial, I was responsible for recruiting and enrolling participants as well as all data collection which included taking blood samples, conducting DEXA body composition analyses, and obtaining questionnaire results from study participants.Performed data analysis using advanced analytical laboratory techniques such as gas chromatography and performed statistical analyses to determine significance of findings.Drafted manuscripts detailing the study purpose, protocol, and results and submitted for publication to scientific journals in nutrition research.

Dietetic Intern

• Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

Designed and implemented menus for patients on dysphagia level 2 and 3 diets in coordination with speech therapy, executive chef, and culinary staff. Additionally developed and trailed new recipes to promote greater diversity in the cuisine offered at the two facilities.Led hiring process for nutrition assistant position that included reviewing and contacting applicants, interviewing potential candidates, and making final job offers.Created protocol for unsatisfactory test trays and provided in-service to employees for training and remediation.Performed cost-benefit analysis of ancillary food service establishment to determine feasibility of continuing operations.

Dietetic Intern

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

Counseled a variety of clients including high-risk pregnant and breastfeeding women, families of infants with failure-to-thrive, and special needs children under the age of 5 years.Represented and promoted WIC at community health fairs, met with families to determine eligibility and enroll low-income women and children into the WIC program.Educated nutrition educator staff on current research on pre and probiotics use in pregnancy and designed handouts for provision to WIC clients.

Research Assistant

• Apr 2010 - Jun 2013

Taught a curriculum focusing on healthy diet and physical activity habits to area high school freshmen. Responsible for building databases for statistical analysis of all subjective data obtained and maintained datasets and files for 500+ participants.

Communications Specialist

• Feb 2009 - Jun 2013

Screened callers seeking medical advice from licensed professionals at area urgent care clinic.Responsible for handling and managing confidential patient information.Taught courses in health education and promoted participation in health screenings offered to the community.