Registered Dietitian

Elizabeth A. Myers

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Current Address:

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Apt. A4

West Seneca, NY 14224

Cell: 716-***-****

SUMMARY Registered Dietitian and M.B.A. graduate seeking a part-time position in the Buffalo area.

EDUCATION Central Arizona College

LIFESTEPS Weight Management Leadership Certificate, October 2007

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Dietetic Internship with Advanced Graduate Certificate, August 2006 Emphasis in Nutrition and Community Wellness

Northwood University/Jones International University

Master of Business Administration, May 2004

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, May 1998

WORK WillCare, Inc (Home Health Care)

EXPERIENCE Registered Dietitian, Per Diem, 12/08-current

o Provides medical nutrition therapy to home-bound patients

Avalon Eating Disorder Outpatient Center

Registered Dietitian, Per Diem, 6/08-current

o Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with eating disorders

Zone Culinaire, LLC

Registered Dietitian, Per Diem Independent Contractor, 5/08-current

o Creates nutrition profiles for customers

Path Medical/Total Health Nutrients (Internal medicine/supplements)

Registered Dietitian, 2/08-6/08

o Practiced medical nutrition therapy along with alternative and homeopathic nutrition

SlimReviews.com

Chief Writer/Editor, 8/07-current

o Research, write, and edit unbiased reviews of diet plans, products, and supplements

Avalon R & D, Inc. (Non-Profit)

Executive Director, 8/06-6/07

• Education

o Conducted presentations to healthcare professionals, students

o Implemented school-based/college-based programs

• Marketing/Community outreach

o Participated in health fairs, seminars, charitable events

o Radio/TV interviews

• Co-created a Board of Directors

• Co-wrote grant proposals

Avalon Centers, Inc. (For-Profit)

Registered Dietitian/Director of Nutritional Business Development, 8/06-6/07

• Practiced at both outpatient and day treatment programs

• Developed outpatients groups

• Completed initial nutritional evaluations

• Developed individualized meal plans

• Provided meal therapy

• Conducted nutrition groups

• Assisted patients in restoration of normalized eating habits

• Participated in case conference/staff meetings on a weekly basis

• Marketing: Interviewed by local radio, newspaper, and public access TV

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital and Long Term Care Facility

Dietary Technician/ Food Service Supervisor, 5/01-11/01

• Assessed patients nutritional needs. Included monitoring weight, labs, healing of decubs, acceptance of meals and supplements.

• Recorded and monitor food acceptance records.

• Completed Minimum Data Set and Resident assessment protocol for long term and skilled care patients.

• Developed plans of care for residents/patients on assessed needs.

• Charted on progress of resident/patients as required or needed.

• Participated in interdisciplinary care plan meetings for long term and skilled care patients.

• Set up special meals as needed.

• Visited residents/patients as necessary.

• Evaluated effectiveness of plan of care and implement changes as deemed necessary.

• Communicated recommendations on nutrition care changes to physician.

• Completed inpatient and outpatient diet instructions/nutrition information handouts.

Tahquamenon Area Schools

Substitute Teacher, 1/2001-06/05

• Elementary, junior high, and senior high school

SPECIAL SKILLS Public speaking, interviews, grant writing

MEMBERSHIPS American Dietetic Association

• Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group

• Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group

• Dietitians In Business and Communications Practice Group

• Dietetic Practice Group of Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists

INTERESTS Medical Nutrition Therapy, Eating Disorders, Weight Management

REFERENCES Available upon request

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