Formal Education
Dietetic Internship
St. Mary's Hospital, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Over 1500 hours of supervised practice in dietetics, completed Summer 2008
Undergraduate Degree
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutritional Sciences with emphasis in dietetics, minor in chemistry, completed 2007
Completed the SPU University Scholars undergraduate honors program
St. Mary's Hospital, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Over 1500 hours of supervised practice in dietetics, completed Summer 2008
Undergraduate Degree
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutritional Sciences with emphasis in dietetics, minor in chemistry, completed 2007
Completed the SPU University Scholars undergraduate honors program
Continuing Education
- Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy (IFMNT) introductory course with Susan Allen, RD, CCN, completed 2015
- IFMNT Level 2 Certificate of Training program in integrative and functional nutrition with Susan Allen, RD, CCN, after passing final exam and case study project, earned the privilege of calling myself a "certified functional nutritionist"
IFMNT is a practice area in dietetics that centers on a holistic, personalized approach to health and healing using evidence-based therapies such as whole foods, appropriate and high quality supplements, and mind-body modalities in clinical nutrition practice.
Recognition
- Washington State Young Dietitian of the Year, awarded by the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, April 2013
- Excellent Preceptor Award, awarded to clinical dietitian work group at Harborview Medical Center by the University of Washington Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics, 2011
Volunteer Work |
- Currently volunteer on a South Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual conference work group
- Treasurer, Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2013-2014
- Assistant Newsletter Editor, Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012-2013
- Secretary, Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2010-2012
- Camp Nutritionist, REACH Ministries, serving children with life threatening illnesses and their families, 2006-2013; Assistant, 2005
This is a volunteer position, requiring full-time attendance at a four-day yearly family camp in addition to planning and occasional meetings during the year. Collaborated on development of camp menus, assisted with food preparation, served snacks, served as professional nutrition resource to the organization.
Employment History
Registered Dietitian, Youth and Family Services, Rapid City, SD, April 2016-present
Youth & Family Services provides comprehensive, award-winning programs to more than 13,000 children and families each year in Rapid City and Western South Dakota. YFS is dedicated to supporting children in overcoming challenges by building a network of coordinated services that give them hope. Manage special diets, develop nutrition education programming, and provide direct nutrition services to children and families as needed.
Clinical Dietitian, Rosebud Comprehensive Healthcare Facility, Rosebud, SD, July 2014-March 2016
This 35-bed comprehensive medical-surgical facility is part of the Indian Health Service (IHS), which provides medical and public health services to members of federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Natives. Provided inpatient and outpatient medical nutrition therapy.
Clinical Dietitian, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA, May 2009 to June 2014
Harborview has a specific mission to care for Seattle and King County’s most vulnerable patients; it is also a Level 1 Trauma Center serving a four-state region with trauma, burn, and neurological/neurosurgical specialties. Provided inpatient medical nutrition therapy in acute and critical care.
Wellness Dietitian, MultiCare Health System Center for Healthy Living, Tacoma, WA, September 2008-June 2009. Participated in one-on-one weight management counseling, taught nutrition classes, promoted healthy living to the public, participated in corporate wellness programming.
Youth & Family Services provides comprehensive, award-winning programs to more than 13,000 children and families each year in Rapid City and Western South Dakota. YFS is dedicated to supporting children in overcoming challenges by building a network of coordinated services that give them hope. Manage special diets, develop nutrition education programming, and provide direct nutrition services to children and families as needed.
Clinical Dietitian, Rosebud Comprehensive Healthcare Facility, Rosebud, SD, July 2014-March 2016
This 35-bed comprehensive medical-surgical facility is part of the Indian Health Service (IHS), which provides medical and public health services to members of federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Natives. Provided inpatient and outpatient medical nutrition therapy.
Clinical Dietitian, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA, May 2009 to June 2014
Harborview has a specific mission to care for Seattle and King County’s most vulnerable patients; it is also a Level 1 Trauma Center serving a four-state region with trauma, burn, and neurological/neurosurgical specialties. Provided inpatient medical nutrition therapy in acute and critical care.
Wellness Dietitian, MultiCare Health System Center for Healthy Living, Tacoma, WA, September 2008-June 2009. Participated in one-on-one weight management counseling, taught nutrition classes, promoted healthy living to the public, participated in corporate wellness programming.