Motivated dietetic intern with hands-on experience in clinical rotations across diverse settings, including NICU and oncology. Demonstrates strong skills in nutrition assessment, patient care coordination, and EMR documentation, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards while delivering evidence-based solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietetic Intern
Mississippi State University
Starkville
08.2025 - Current
Managed patient load by conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments and developing tailored care plans.
Communicated nutritional recommendations effectively to interdisciplinary teams for coordinated patient management.
Completed intensive clinical rotations in NICU, pediatrics, oncology, long-term care, and dialysis, enhancing independent patient care skills.
Documented in EMR and wrote detailed nutrition notes to support ongoing patient reassessment.
Performed independent calculations of tube feeding regimens, energy needs, and fluid requirements using clinical judgment.
Demonstrated readiness for entry-level clinical roles by confidently seeing patients solo in acute and long-term care settings.
Prioritized patient care while making evidence-based nutrition decisions in fast-paced environments.
Analyzed food service operations to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Sports Nutrition Student Worker
Mississippi State University
Starkville
08.2021 - 09.2022
Supported sports dietitian in developing fueling strategies and meal plans for student-athletes at Mississippi State University.
Prepared smoothies and coordinated food orders for multiple teams efficiently.
Adapted to fast-paced environment while effectively prioritizing tasks to support team goals.
Streamlined task scheduling to enhance time management and meet deadlines.
Fostered a supportive environment by consistently maintaining a positive attitude during shifts.
Contributed energy and dependability to team initiatives, positively impacting athletes and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12-2024
Masters - Health Promotion
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
Skills
Nutrition assessment expertise
Dietary management
Clinical nutrition knowledge
Renal nutrition specialization
Tube feeding calculations
Epic (EMR) charting and documentation
Patient education strategies
Interdisciplinary coordination
Time management
Teamwork
Problem-solving
ServSafe food manager certification
Certifications
ServSafe
Volunteer Involvement
Armstrong Junior High, Starkville, MS, Collaborated closely with the cafeteria staff to coordinate and ensure the efficient preparation and distribution of meals for 300 students over the course of four weeks. Supported the team in managing inventory and ensuring that each student received timely and appropriate meals each day.
Boys and Girls Club, Starkville, MS, Designed and led a comprehensive health promotion program for children, focusing on nutrition. The program aimed to educate and engage kids in healthy lifestyle choices through interactive activities, discussions, and practical demonstrations on how to make guacamole.
Ocean Springs Health and Rehab Center, Ocean Springs, MS, Shadowed the registered dietitian, gaining hands-on exposure to both clinical nutrition care and foodservice operations, including patient assessments, charting, and interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as kitchen staff coordination and meal service management.