Lauren Lett, RDN

3762 Quail Hollow Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43228 (614) 288-3637 lett.lauren@gmail.com

EDUCATION
The University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia
Dietetic Intern
June 2015
Assessed adult patients and provided medical nutrition therapy in cardiology, digestive health, general
medicine, long-term care, neurology, nutrition support, OB/GYN, oncology, rehabilitation, transitional
care, transplant, and weight loss surgery services
Specialization and Staff Relief: outpatient and inpatient oncology, inpatient digestive health and general
medicine, neonatal ICU, and sports nutrition
Evaluated pediatric patients and provided medical nutrition therapy in UVA Childrens Fitness Clinic,
general medicine, diabetes clinic, inborn errors of metabolism clinic, neonatal ICU, and pediatric ICU
settings
Acquired management experience through Non-Patient and Patient services, and Clinical Nutrition
Manager services
Fostered patient care services in the community setting at Diabetes Education Management Program
(DEMP), Jefferson Area Board of Aging (JABA), and through UVAs Student Health
Composed articles for Blue Ridge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (BRAND) newsletter
Developed and implemented a nutrition program for adult volunteers and enrolled adolescents of the
Central Blue Ridge Big Brothers Big Sisters as a part of major capstone project
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
June 2012

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Nutrition Coach
Columbus, Ohio
Entrepreneur
Nov 2013 to Present
Analyzed food diaries and applied motivational interviewing in counseling setting
Provided individualized nutritional recommendations for clients achieve and maintain goals
Educated clients on reading food labels, ingredients, and understand portion sizes
Developed food budgets, grocery store tours, and meal plans
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Columbus, Ohio
Dietetic Technician
Oct 2012 to June 2013
Evaluated clients for nutritional risk codes based on health history
Conducted medical intake of height, weight, and hemoglobin
Counseled clients on appropriate feeding and breastfeeding practices, behaviors, and dietary intake
Demonstrated effective use of Valued Enhanced Nutrition Assessment and other counseling techniques
Communicated with outside health professionals and resources to provide adequate client care
Starbucks (Food Service)
Columbus, Ohio
Barista
Sept 2011 to Oct 2012
Delivered superior customer service under high pressure environments
Practiced food safety procedures and protocols in food service industry
Adapted to changing positions and responsibilities in kitchen and store locations
Developed transferable timeliness and prioritizing skills to manage efficiency of each shift
Duke Childrens Primary Care
Durham, NC
Healthy Lifestyles Intern
June to Aug 2011
Participated with doctors and dietitian in patient counseling of the Healthy Lifestyles program
Directed exercise for pediatric patients from clinic in the Active Teens program

Independently designed health booth for the North Carolina State Fair
Presented research to staff on the effects of tube fed babies with Prader-Willi Syndrome and obesity
Developed nutrition fact curriculum and guidelines for the local community

Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University

Nutrition Aide
Assisted patients with menu selection and dietary needs
Provided patient education for special diets
Communicated with health professionals for team approach to patient care

Columbus, Ohio
Aug 2010 to June 2011

Reynoldsburg High School

Cheerleading Coach
Developed team dynamics and transferable skills with adolescents
Organized parent meetings, schedule, and other events

Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Aug 2009 to March 2011

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEERISM

Lead Crossfit Charlottesvilles annual Nutrition Challenge

Presented nutrition seminars to the community through Crossfit Charlottesville and JABA
Facilitated cooking demos to local senior center and to undergraduate students of UVA
Provided interactive nutrition education to community adolescents with Kids in the Kitchen
Volunteer as an adolescent mentor through Young Life 2009-2013

HONORS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Awarded the Deans List by achieving a 3.5 GPA or higher
Recipient of CME Federal Credit Union scholarship based on academic excellence and community service
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member 2015
Registered Dietetic Technician 2015
ServSafe Certified 2012
Manage First Certification 2012