IVY TRAN, RD
**** *********** ****., #**, ***********, CA 92683 - 714-***-**** - *********@*****.***
August 22, 2012
Premium Hospice
Norwalk, CA 90650
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to apply for the Part-time Registered Dietitian position. I completed the ADA accredited Dietetic
Internship at Utah State University and my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics- graduated Cum Laude
at California State University, Long Beach.
Four years of experience in clinical setting, where I worked and a volunteer in local hospitals, six years of
experience as a Community Ambassador Volunteer in American Red Cross, plus four years of experience in sales
and customer service, are part of my experiences that strengthen my skills in listening, collaboration,
communication, and customer service to meet patient and customer needs. Highlights of additional knowledge,
skills, and activities include:
-Strong knowledge in medical nutrition therapy
-Experience in working in long-term care facility and with geriatric population
-Excellent leadership skills (graduated from Leadership Academy, Cal-State Long Beach)
-Ability to work independently, in a team and in fast-paced environment
-Experience with participating in interdisciplinary group meetings and collaborate with patient care team
members to provide best nutrition care to patients
-Experience with conducting nutrition screening, assessment, evaluation, planning nutrition care,
counseling and education of clients and patients
-Experience with in-service training, creating educational materials and developed lesson plans to promote
good nutrition, healthy food choices, and regular physical activity
-Experience with developing cycle menu for therapeutic diets
-Expert in computer skills
-Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English and Vietnamese
I am a compassionate, highly motivated Registered Dietitian with a passion for delivering the highest quality of
nutrition services to patients, clients, and members in the community. I enjoy working as a dietitian because I feel
that I can make a difference in people’s lives.
I have attached a copy of my resume. I would like to meet with you to discuss in greater detail the valuable
contributions I would make as a Registered Dietitian to your organization’s success. I look forward to hearing
from you to discuss my qualifications more fully.
Your time and consideration are most appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ivy Tran
Registered Dietitian