Kayla M.

Resch
KaylamResch@gmail.com, (401-524-1055) 166 Crompton Avenue, East Greenwich RI, 02818

Education:
University of Rhode I sland, Kingston RI Spring 2013
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics & Minor in Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.86; Summa Cum Laude

Nutrition Experience:
Dietetic I ntern Sodexo Southcoast Dietetic Internship, New Bedford MA Winter 2014 - Present
10 month clinically-focused internship based out of a multi-site hospital group with an ethnically diverse population
Demonstrate proficiency in all rotations including: medical-surgical, nutrition support, long-term care, clinical staff relief,
bariatric, outpatient, oncology, management, and community
Collaborate with other practitioners in order to provide the best care of patients
Implement the Nutrition Care Process to effectively evaluate, diagnose, and provide appropriate interventions
Operate educational booths and promote healthy eating to employees, visitors, and community members
Produce educational handouts and bulletin board regarding: nutrition label reading, and choosing healthy drinks & foods
Deliver research-based presentations on nutrition guidelines and relevant nutrition topics
Group Member -- URI Slow Foods, Kingston RI Fall 2010 - Spring 2013
Spread awareness about the benefits of eating locally grown foods
Sought venders in order to initiate a weekly farmers market for the school campus
Assistant Market Manager -- Farmers Market, East Greenwich RI Fall 2012
Interviewed potential market vendors
Facilitated vendor compliance with food safety regulations
Undergrad Teachers Assistant -- General Nutrition, URI, Kingston RI Fall 2010 and Fall 2012
Developed interactive handouts on awareness of processed food ingredients
Independently prepared weekly lab activities and demonstrations for 230 students
Evaluated three day dietary intake projects throughout semester for 12 students
Held office hours for students needing clarification of material
Volunteer Nutrition Assistant -- YMCA Afterschool Program, North Kingstown RI Fall 2011
Taught 40 children ages 7-12 about the importance of nutrition
Assisted 15 children during cooking club
Instructed 25 children on the importance of an active lifestyle through coaching dance club

Related Work Experience:
Kitchen Staff -- The University of Rhode Islands Womens Center, Kingston RI Fall 2010 - Spring 2012
Provided a sanitary eating environment for the Women Center residents
Prepared dinners for 32 residents as needed
Dietary Aide-- Scalabrini Villa Nursing Home, North Kingstown RI Winter 2009- Spring 2010
Set up meal trays according to individual diet orders
Interacted with the residents during meal times in a dining room setting

Activities:
Student Ambassador -- URI College of Environment and Life Sciences Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
Educated prospective URI nutrition majors about the nutrition and dietetics program
Welcomed and informed URI freshmen and potential students by attending university events
Mentor -- Were Offering Women Wisdom (WOWW), URI Kingston RI Fall 2009 - Spring 2013
Provided guidance for URI freshmen women in this mentorship program
Private Nanny and Babysitter -- East Greenwich RI Fall 2004 - Present
Responsible for a family of three young boys
Social Chair -- University of Rhode Islands Womens Center, Kingston RI Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Planned bonding experiences for the 32 residents of the Womens Center
Dancer -- URI Dance Company, Kingston RI Fall 2009 - 2012
Attended weekly classes in all genres of dance and performed in bi-annual recitals

Affiliations:
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Spring 2011 - Present
Certified in food safety
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Student Member Spring 2011 - Present