Registered Dietitian
Resume:
Jessica A. Smith, RD, LDN
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Education: Dietetic Internship Graduation: June 24, 2014
The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences; Minor in Kinesiology May 2013
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Cumulative GPA: 3.83/4.00
Honors: Graduation with distinction, Dean’s List (every semester), University Trustee Scholarship,
Guthrie Honors Scholarship, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Member
Dietetic Internship Experience:
The Penn State Dietetic Internship consisted of over 1,200 supervised hours in areas of clinical, food service
management, community and research rotations with a concentration in leadership in diverse practice.
Clinical Rotation: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center & Children’s Hospital
Hershey, PA 20 weeks
Gained experience with patients from in patient & out patient settings of the following: medical/surgical, renal,
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cystic fibrosis, nutrition support, general pediatrics, hematology/oncology pediatrics, diabetes clinic, weight
management/bariatric, eating disorders clinic, and feeding clinic.
Assessed patients using the Nutrition Care Process and practiced correct documentation
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Provided nutrition education and counseling in various patient/client settings
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Research Rotation: The Hershey Company
Hershey, PA 11 weeks
Created and presented a complete research proposal demonstrating the relationship between breakfast consumers
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and body weight
Explored food industry areas and learned how nutrition research and nutrition professionals influence these areas
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and completed various projects that corresponded
Community: Women, Infants, & Children
Lehighton, PA 4 weeks
Conducted WIC appointments including health evaluations, recertification, high risk, and weight/measure
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Recognized nutritional health risks in mothers, children, and infants and provided education while demonstrating
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empathy and understanding when participants shared concerns
Promoted breastfeeding and explained the benefits of breastfeeding in comparison to formula
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Community: Penn State Cooperative Extension
York, PA 4 weeks
Created and implemented nutrition education presentations to various audiences including topics on nutrition
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misconceptions and weight management, food additives, healthy aging, and saving money at the grocery store
Published a newspaper article on food additives
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Participated in volunteer work at food pantries and food banks
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Food Service Management: Masonic Villages
Elizabethtown, PA 5 weeks
Implemented a theme meal for staff which included menu development, advertising/educational materials, food
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preparation, serving, and clean up duties
Received hands on experience in commissary kitchen, dietary services, and retirement living food service
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Gained supervisory experience at ‘Country Kitchens’ including overseeing food preparation, hand sanitation, food
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safety, and keeping others aware of food allergies of residents
Food Service Management Northeastern Area High School
Manchester PA, 4 weeks
Created employee training video including food safety, dress code, and sanitation guides
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Developed flat bread recipes for high school and tested with students
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Analyzed nutrition facts on all Ala Carte items to determine if they pass the new USDA’s Smart Snack Standards
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and provided alternative snack options
Management: GIANT Foods & Ahold USA
Carlisle and Camp Hill, PA 2 weeks
Created a “Eating Healthy on a Budget” recipe and an article featuring healthy breakfast tips for Giant’s website
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Conducted an in store “spot talk” promoting recipes with seasonal produce
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Designed gluten free menus and assisted with in store dietitian with customer’s nutritional needs
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Enrichment Rotation: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network (PA NEN)
Harrisburg, PA 4 weeks
Researched latest nutrition journals, news, webinars, events and resources and created a weekly newsletter to all
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members of PA NEN
Developed an article on “gluten free on a budget”, which was published in PA NEN’s quarterly newsletter
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Created educational material for PA NEN website including nutrition guides to local fruits and designed recipes for
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cooking on a budget
Related Experience:
GUNA Inc. Pharmaceuticals; Marketing & Communications July 2014 Present
Promotes brand name and products and educates medical professionals and patients by developing
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newsletters, emails, advertisements/advertorials, marketing handouts, and through social media sites.
Educates medical professionals and consumers about GUNA products at expositions, events, and through
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telephone and personal meetings
The Center for Childhood Obesity Research; Research Assistant May 2012 July 2013
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
• Conducts studies to create childhood obesity prevention programs
• Facilitated a food tasting study with mothers and children at WIC clinics
HealthWorks Peer Outreach for University Health Services; Volunteer Jan 2012 May 2013
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
• Increase awareness and knowledge of the following health issues: nutrition, physical activity, sexual health,
alcohol/drugs, stress, and sustainability
• Advocates for a healthy Penn State student body by providing educational programs and materials
• Team leader for Green Health team, promotes health and sustainability
HCR Manor Care, Bethlehem, PA; Dietary Aide May 2011 August 2011
• Examined food trays to ensure the food was appropriate for each patient’s diet
• Called the diets out to chefs and placed salt and sugar packets on trays corresponding to patient’s diet
Professional Attributes:
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Active Member
ServSafe Certification, National Restaurant Association
Pennsylvania Area Nutrition Education Network Member
Leadership Roles:
Vice President for The Asylum Music Club May 2012 May 2013
Treasurer of The Student Nutrition Association May 2012 May 2013
Secretary of The Asylum Music Club Aug 2011 May
2012
Treasurer of The Asylum Music Club Aug 2010 May 2011
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