CV
Note: A version of the CV that includes my address and phone number is available upon request.
Education
Illinois State University
2017-2019
Master of Science: Family & Consumer Sciences
Thesis: Food insecurity among midwestern university students living off campus
Western Illinois University
2014-2017
Bachelor of Science: Dietetics
Western Illinois University
2007-2012
Bachelor of Arts: Religious Studies
Credentials
Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Memberships
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
• Dietitians in Medical Nutrition Therapy - Dietetic Practice Group (DMNT-DPG)
• Oncology Nutrition - Dietetic Practice Group (ON-DPG)
• Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES)
Dietetic Internship
Clinical Rotations
2019
• Performed nutrition-focused physical exams, provided nutrition education to patients and caregivers, calculated TPN and tube feed
recommendations, and applied the Nutrition Care Process to provide medical nutrition therapy at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
(OSF-SJMC) and Memorial Medical Center in Springfield in coordination with the inpatient multidisciplinary team
• Presented case studies on colocutaneous fistulas, third spacing, and aspiration pneumonia to staff
• Conducted research with a fellow intern to determine customer satisfaction, acceptability, and compliance of consuming Juven
supplements at OSF-SJMC
• Utilized skills in EPIC, PowerChart, and CBORD
Community Rotations
2018
• Conducted assessments, charting, and nutrition counseling utilizing motivational interviewing at Illinois Cancer Care and WIC
• Distributed free nutrition supplements and coupons to cancer patients at Illinois Cancer Care
• Created education materials for an outpatient breast cancer group and an HIV clinic via Hult Center for Healthy Living
• Designed educational handouts, farmers’ market promotional materials, and presented an in-service nutrition lesson at WIC
Foodservice Rotations
2018
• Created nutrition education materials for students for Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality (EMDH) at Illinois State University
• Prepared food and food displays for events; participated in food costing, inventory, and procurement; and learned about major
aspects of foodservice management
• Worked various roles at OSF-SJMC (tray running, expediting, baking, cooking, dishwashing)
• Conducted tray audits at Westminster Village’s long-term care facility and OSF-SJMC for quality assurance
Community Garden Leadership Project
2018
• Grew, maintained, and harvested vegetables from a community garden
• Donated the harvested vegetables to a local homeless shelter
Work Experience
Illinois State University Research Graduate Assistant
2017-2018
• Located and summarized research articles, helped edit a thesis, and assisted in creating PowerPoint presentations
• Input student grades and substitute taught a class
• Assisted in preparing materials and updated DI website for dietetic internship accreditation renewal
Chipotle
2016
• Assembled and served meals while utilizing customer service
• Fried chips and taco shells using a deep fryer
• Maintained a sanitary and clean work environment
Volunteer Experience
Student Association for Nutrition Education (SANE) Vice President of the Volunteer Committee
2016-2017
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
• Coordinated with other members of SANE to formulate a menu and recipes
• Aided children during cooking class as needed
HY-VEE HEALTH BUS
• Assisted in advertising the wellness-promoting event to students on campus
• Distributed food samples to pedestrians
FUNDRAISER
• Coordinated with Buffalo Wild Wings to donate 10% of purchases with meal tickets
• Prepared, packaged, and sold treats for Valentine’s Day
McDonough District Hospital Volunteer
2006-2014, 2016
FOOD SERVICE
• Cleaned, cut, and prepared produce as compliant with food safety standards
• Appropriately labeled, packaged, and stored food items
GIFT SHOP
• Performed cashier duties, balanced cash register drawer, and sold gift shop items
• Applied problem-solving skills to address customer concerns
HOSPITAL ESCORT
• Guided patients to their destinations within the hospital
• Delivered laboratory specimens and documents
• Delivered cards and letters to patients
HISTOLOGY
• Scraped off excess wax from specimen slides and placed slides in designated areas
• Maintained patient confidentiality per HIPAA policy
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT
• Provided patients with ice and conversed with patients to foster a welcoming atmosphere
• Decorated the TCU’s bulletin board for patients and staff
PUBLIC RELATIONS
• Answered phone calls, redirected calls, and recorded messages
• Helped design a flyer for an ice cream social
Oncology Cooking Class Volunteer
2016
• WIU student coordinated with McDonough District Hospital
• Assisted oncology patients with preparing the recipes
Western Illinois University Volunteer Nutrition Tutor
2016
• Tutored a student for the Introduction to Nutrition (NUTR 109) course
• Answered student questions and helped review before tests
Navdanya Farm Volunteer
2014
• Harvested turmeric, potatoes, and peapods by hand
• Performed basic groundskeeping
• Attended lectures on organic farming, soil, seed banks, Indian culture, and religions within India
Western Illinois University Hotline Volunteer
2011-2012
• Provided paraprofessional counseling to anonymous callers
• Filled out summary log sheets and coordinated with fellow volunteers