Heather Washington

45 Cinnamon Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55122

Home: 555.555.5555, cell: 555.555.5555, email: heatherwashington@gmail.com

Education

University of Minnesota
Center for Spirituality and Healing
Graduate Certificate in Integrative Therapies & Healing Practices:
Health Coaching, May 2014
University of MinnesotaCollege of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, August 2010

Certifications & Trainings

Dietetic Technician Registered
Commission on Dietetic Registrations
First Aid/Adult AED/CPR Adult, Child, and Infant
American Red Cross
Minnesota Food Manager Certificate
Minnesota Department of Health
Completed the Certificate in Adult Weight Management Training ProgramCommission on Dietetic Registrations

Related Work Experience

Abbott Northwestern Hospital- Minneapolis, MN
Diet Technician, Feb. 2013- Present
Providing clinical expertise relating to all approved diets;
Guiding patients through room service system process by phone
Communicating with hospital staff regarding diet order information
Assisting call center staff in ensuring menu and diet accuracy for all patients for all
Allina Health Hospitals
Hennepin County HealthWorks- Minneapolis, MN
Health Coach Intern, January 2014- May 2014
Facilitate one on one health coaching sessions with employees of Hennepin County
Create and present a class titled Eating with Purpose: Creating a Mindful Eating
Practice by incorporating concepts of mindfulness and healthier eating to Hennepin
County Employees
Fairview University Medical Center- Minneapolis, MN
Nutrition Services Associate, August 2012- September 2013
Act as a liaison between Dietitians, Nutrition Services Management, Nurses, and
Culinary staff regarding dietary accommodations for patients
Assist patients in person with communication barriers and complicated dietary
restrictions with meal planning
Calculate and document intake for all patients on calorie counts
Provide nutrition education to patients on insulin
Augsburg Fairview Academy- Minneapolis, MN
Nutrition Services Assistant, September 2011- June 2012
Serve high quality meals in compliance with food safety and nutrition standards
Process free and reduced meal applications and update rosters daily
Obtain immunization data for all students to complete annual report for the
Minnesota Department of Health

Abbott Northwestern Hospital- Minneapolis, MN

Nutrition Services Operator, August 2009- September 2012
Assist patients over the phone
Guides patients and hospital staff through the room service system
Hennepin County Medical Center- Minneapolis, MN
Nutrition Services Worker, August 2008- August 2012
Receive all incoming calls to the nutrition services call center
Guide patients and hospital staff on modified diets through choosing appropriate
food choices Delivers trays to patients while practicing excellent customer service and
assisting patients with menu selections

Volunteer Experience
Hennepin County WIC- Minneapolis, MN
Farmers Market Nutrition Program Volunteer, June 2008- Sept. 2008
Distribute farmers market vouchers to WIC recipients
Document issuance and explain proper use
Provide nutrition education

References Upon Request