Registered Dietitian

October ****

Sara H. Langnas, RD

248-***-**** ac8wdu@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

APPLEWOOD NURSING CENTER

Registered Dietitian/Dietary Manager

Woodhaven, MI

Jan 2018 - Present

• Represented dietary department in inspection for Medicare state survey for 150 licensed bed facility resulting in 0 weight loss and sanitary citations for the first time in 7 years

• Managed and educated 20 dietary staff members about specific dietary restrictions through various workshops, guaranteeing the safety and health of 150 residents

• Analyzed clinical information obtained from medical records to prevent unplanned weight loss among residents with various diagnoses, and to help maintain quality of life

• Motivated and assisted individuals to create SMART weight loss goals via motivational interviewing and providing the appropriate diet education, resulting in disease prevention and minimizing negative health implications DETROIT MEDICAL CENTER HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Dietetic Intern

Detroit, MI

Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

• Conducted nutrition assessments of adult and pediatric patients with diabetes, renal and congestive heart failure, various cancers, severe burns, spinal cord injuries, malnutrition etc. to direct intervention strategy

• Prepared and executed nutrition education to patients with knowledge deficit on their present condition, positively impacting 100+ patient dietary perspectives

• Presented to health professionals on 20+ patients’ nutritional status weekly with explanations on how to prevent further negative implications, resulting in improved long-term patient outcome

• Instructed 4 bariatric outpatient and cardiac health nutrition education classes, leading to healthy lifestyle changes in 40+ workshop participants

• Developed and presented case study on pediatric patient with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome focus to 100% of organization’s registered dietitians, expanding dietetic knowledge and capabilities for future treatment SAVORFULL

Nutrition and Wellness Intern

Detroit, MI

Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

• Performed in-depth analysis of over 50 popular Detroit restaurants to create “Detroit Healthy Restaurant Guide,” informing over 10,000 employees of the Quicken Family Corporation

• Analyzed nutritional value of menu options based on macronutrient content (fat, carbohydrate, protein), increasing employee awareness of healthy food options

(S)PARTNERS FOR HEART HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT

Research Associate

East Lansing, MI

Sep 2014-Jun 2015

• Led 15 exercise awareness and healthy eating tip activities in the Lansing community, promoting heart healthy behaviors to 100+ elementary students

• Collected and organized anthropometric data from 500+ elementary students across 5 schools, facilitating comparative analysis of educational effectiveness in preventing heart disease NUTRITION DEPARTMENT MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Summer Associate

Jerusalem, Israel

Jun 2014-Aug 2014

• Analyzed dietary intakes from government sponsored surveys, enabling comparison of Israel’s nutritional status to that of other countries

• Critiqued nutrient content of 100+ food products and logged macronutrient content into government nutrition software database, providing information to government officials for preventative healthcare EDUCATION

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, BS, Dietetics East Lansing, MI

May 2016

• GPA: 3.33/4.00

• Member, Food and Nutrition Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

• Dean’s List: 2012, 2013, 2015

ADDITIONAL

• Attended Food and Nutrition Conference Expo (2015), Nutrition Specialty Day at Michigan Medicine (2015-2017), and AIPAC Student Leadership Seminar (2015)

• Served as Nutrition Instructor for six-week cooking course, through Gleaners Community Food Bank, conducting lesson plans for 50+ school-age children and their parents on healthy eating as a family and preparing meals on a budget (2017)

• Founder and creator of health-food Instagram account, Nutritiousnomz, with 1,000+ followers (2015-Present)

• Banza RD Brand Ambassador and Orgain Brand Ambassador (2018-Present)

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