Samantha Mason
500 Roosevelt Blvd. Apt. 300, Falls Church, VA 22044 Email:
[email protected] Phone: (828) 772-1845 EDUCATION Master of Health Science – Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina University • 18 credit hours completed • Completed Dietetic Internship, 1250 hours • GPA: 4.0
Expected May 2021
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics – Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina University Minor: Psychology • GPA: 4.0
May 2018
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP EXPERINCE Clinical Experience – 13 Weeks July 2018 – May 2019 Cherokee Indian Hospital, Mountain Area Health Education Center, CarePartners; Cherokee/ Asheville, NC • Consulted with patients and provided medical nutrition therapy for inpatient and outpatient clinical areas including, but not limited to, pediatrics (childhood obesity), gestational diabetes, cancer, type 2 diabetes • Performed Nutrition Care Process (NCP) using standardized language and ADIME format • Optimized medical staff workload by screening patients and setting priority for nutrition consultations • Conducted nutritional assessments, counseling, monitoring in addition to making calculated tube feeding and TPN recommendations with CarePartners Community Experience – 7 Weeks Western Carolina University Recreation, SOFlete, Harris Regional Hospital; Cullowhee/ Hillsborough/Sylva, NC • Created educational nutrition materials and gave nutrition-related presentations to a variety of populations, including infant stomach capacity, antioxidant supplements, and various social media posts • Developed a 3,000-calorie a day, 7-day menu containing 10 recipes for standard male athlete to maintain weight; recipes were modified and analyzed using SOFlete database • Conducted oral examinations on infants regarding tongue- and lip-ties • Provided breastfeeding support to postpartum mothers during Mommy Group and recorded pre- and postfeed weight to calculate infant’s intake of breastmilk Food Service Experience – 6 Weeks Rotation begins March 25, 2019 Western Carolina University, WCU Dining Services; Cullowhee, NC • Develop a menu that accommodates a health need of a specific group or individual • Preform managerial duties, “walk the floor” at meal time and complete production sheets CERTIFICATIONS American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification Expires: January 2021
National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certification Expires: December 2022
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Member, WCU Student Association of Nutrition & Dietetics. Vice President, WCU Student Assoc. of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Jan. 2016 – May 2018 May 2017 – May 2018
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Instructor July 2018 Power of Produce Program, Great Smokies Health Foundation; Sylva, NC • Developed and executed lesson plans from 3 classes at a farmer’s market for the community youth during a program which aimed to introduce elementary-school aged children to fruits and vegetables • Taught the importance of purchasing local foods, how to incorporate fruits and vegetables in diets, and the health benefits of produce • Collected pre- and post-surveys from participants and analyzed data collected to compare previous year’s findings Cooking Fellow/Instructor Feb. 2018 – May 2018 WCU Farm to School Program; Cullowhee, NC • Purchased foods from local vendors for program which exposes elementary-aged children to healthy food choices and encourages smart eating habits • Managed up to 30 college student volunteers for program and problem-solve logistical issues as needed • Assisted students in program in cooking and preparing healthy foods Instructor May 2017 – July 2017 Cooking Matters Course, Bryson City Health Department; Bryson City • Taught six-week course for community members on budget-friendly healthy eating habits • Communicated effectively on nutritious food groups and benefits of macronutrients WORK EXPERIENCE Deli Associate April 2016 – June 2018 Food Lion; Cherokee, NC • Gained experience in the ordering and stocking process • Sliced and served different types of delicatessen meats and answered customer inquiries Dining Facility Shift Leader Air Force; Grand Forks, ND • Delegated and used time management for the preparation of two meals per shift • Accurately filled out production and waste logs • Adhered to regulations for a sanitary work environment
Nov. 2009 – Dec. 2013
SKILLS Computer skills: Indian Health Services EHR (intermediate), Allscripts (intermediate), Meditech EHR (basic); Microsoft Office 2016 Nutrition industry knowledge: Medical nutrition therapy, Nutrition Care Process, breastfeeding basics Transferrable skills: Problem-solving, leadership, organization, professional communication, critical thinking
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