Master's of Science-Clinical Nutrition, Registered Dietitian

Alyssa Riederman, MS, RDN

Berkeley, CA ***** ***.*********@*****.*** 847-***-****

EDUCATION

RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Chicago, Illinois 2017 – 2019 Master of Science, Clinical Nutrition

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison, Wisconsin 2012 – 2016 Bachelor of Science, Dietetics

EXPERIENCE

RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Chicago, IL September 2017 – April 2019 Dietetic Intern

Inpatient & Outpatient Clinical Rotations 750 hours

● Applied medical nutrition therapy to patients in the GI/Surgery, diabetes, geriatrics, cardiovascular, neurology, oncology/bone marrow transplant, renal, pediatrics, neonatal and adult intensive care units

● Utilized principles of motivational interviewing when providing nutrition education to outpatients and formulated patient centered nutrition-related goals

● Functioned as an independent practitioner responsible for the nutritional care of 15-20 patients per day during a 4-week staff relief rotation on adult general medicine units

● Advised oncology patients regarding maintenance of adequate intakes while experiencing nutrition- related side effects of cancer treatments in radiation therapy and bone marrow transplant clinics

● Educated expectant mothers with gestational diabetes on proper dietary management of healthy blood sugar levels in the OB/Gynecology outpatient clinic Community Experience 240 hours

● Produced original recipes using seasonal ingredients and presented in cooking demonstration for primary nutritional health promotion amongst hospital staff

● Tailored nutrition education materials to specific audiences of all ages according to population health literacy and nutrition needs

● Volunteered with a multi-disciplinary team of students to provide comprehensive health screenings for low-income individuals

● Created Beginner’s Garden Guide: Manual to Community & Urban Vegetable Gardening for use by university staff in community program development and health equity efforts Research

● Conducted major outcomes research project entitled: Feasibility of using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Health Informatics Infrastructure (ANDHII) to Capture Nutrition Outcomes in an Oncology Setting; abstract accepted for poster presentation at FNCE 2019

● Collaborated with ANDHII Research Project Manager to inform advancements in ANDHII programming for increased ease of use by dietetics practitioners

● Utilized NHANES data and SPSS software to produce epidemiological analysis of fiber consumption as an indicator of dietary quality in various populations according to demographic characteristics Food Systems Management 160 hours

● Conducted menu tastings, tracked process efficiencies, and educated food service staff

● Applied ServSafe principles while observing and directing patient food service production for a 676-bed medical center

● Guided a team of retail food service employees through creation, production, and marketing of an original recipe

● Practiced managerial duties such as employee scheduling and management of inventory and finances URBAN ADAMAH, Berkeley, CA

Community Dietitian Volunteer/Alumni Resident Jun 2019 – Present

● Counsel farm stand attendees on medical nutrition therapy related to individual inquiries

● Design healthful nutrition handouts and distribute recipes based off weekly produce offerings

● Assist in successful administration of a wide range of public programs pertaining to organizational pillars of Jewish tradition, sustainable agriculture, social action and mindfulness

● Serve as organizational ambassador and curate monthly gatherings of fellowship alumni Urban Agriculture Fellow June 2016 – August 2016

● Gained skills in organic farming with emphasis on sustainability

● Managed crop maintenance and rotation schedules, supplied daily animal care

● Facilitated free produce distribution to 120 attendees at weekly farm stand

● Collaborate with corporate and nonprofit community partners to promote food security in the San Francisco Bay area

UNITYPOINT HEALTH-MERITER HOSPITAL, Madison, WI March 2014 – January 2016 Diet Clerk (July 2015 – January 2016)

● Assisted patients in meal selection by phone and at bedside while auditing diets via CBORD software

● Generated patient menus for kitchen staff including mechanically altered foods and nourishments

● Communicated with dietitians and nursing staff to ensure proper execution of medical diet orders Room Service Attendant (March 2014)

● Delivered meals to patient rooms while providing high quality service and maintaining delivery schedules

● Assembled meals compliant with medical diet orders using proper portioning and sanitation techniques

CENTRO HISPANO, Madison, WI April 2015 – October 2015 Garden Intern

● Conceptualized and pioneered urban vegetable garden with the Director of Adult Programs and Dane County Hispanic community members

● Organized community agriculture education workshops and designed nutrition education materials for families in English and Spanish

SKILLS

Proficient in Spanish language (speaking, reading, and writing) Trained in CBORD nutrition software, Epic

Experienced in data collection and analysis using SPSS software Advanced in educational material design, Microsoft Office, and social media/website design CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – Recognized by CDR May 2019 ServSafe Certification December 2014 – 2019

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