Dietitian, Nutritionist

Emma Swenson, RDN

**** ****** ***. ***. *****, Broomfield, CO

435-***-**** *************@*****.***

My education and internship have helped me hone the ability to disseminate evidence based research to provide the highest level of care to patients as well as develop skills in leadership, collaboration, and communication through numerous marketing, outreach, and supervisory activities. My energy and passion to help others have been a major contribution to my growth as a nutrition professional. I hope that my passion and expertise will provide individuals with the tools necessary to achieve optimal health.

Education

Utah State University, Logan, UT

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Minor in Psychology, Graduated May 2017

GPA: 3.74, Cum Laude

Honors & Awards: Dean’s List, Received first place in UAND’s poster competition

Clubs: Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC), Service Center Director

Experience

DIETETIC INTERN, Utah State University, Salt Lake City, UT, Aug. 2017-May 2018

Clinical experience (VA Hospital, Specialty Hospital of Utah, Essential Nutrition)

Completed over 500 clinical hours, including 80 hours of staff relief, implementing medical nutrition therapy to a wide variety of patients in units including cardiovascular, geriatric, psychiatric, renal, surgical, oncology, pediatrics, ICU/critical care, and Long term care.

Maintained good rapport and motivated clients to achieve behavioral changes in an outpatient setting by tailoring nutrition education to clients’ individual needs.

Achieved desired nutrition outcomes by designing and implementing nutrition interventions.

Community Experience (Jefferson County Public Health Department)

Improved community awareness and access by developing curriculum, creating handouts, and delivering educational information to mothers, children, and families at Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) center.

Expanded educational materials about infant formulas by collaborating with public health programs, WIC educators, and lactation specialists.

Food Service/Management Experience (Denver Public Schools)

Promoted local produce via cooking demonstration in elementary and high schools by leading and coordinating with various members of supervisory staff and food service employees.

Refined productivity and efficiency by implementing production boards into school kitchens.

Gleaned meaningful information regarding fruit and vegetable consumption by planning and conducting an experimental research study.

Ensured proper sanitation and safety by administering kitchen health inspections and enforcing HACCP protocols.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

Motivational Interviewing

Ability to work effectively in a team setting

Speaks persuasively and articulately

Adept with Microsoft Office Suite

CPR certified

ServeSafe certified

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