3192 SANTA CRUZ DRIVE KISSIMMEE, FL 34746

PHONE: (407) 873-6568 E-MAIL: MPERRY2590@GMAIL.COM

MELISSA A. PERRY
EDUCATION ____________________________________________________________________________________
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Dietetic Internship Distance Program
May 2014
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition
Specialization in Dietetics

Gainesville, Florida
May 2013

DIETETIC INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE ____________________________________________________________

The Dietetic Internship with Andrews University incorporated a wide range of rotation-based involvements. An emphasis
was held on the most impactful aspects of community health, clinical, and food service management.
Kettering Health Network Hospitals
Dayton, Ohio
Clinical rotations at four different hospitals within the Kettering Health Network included experience in
medical/surgical care, nutrition support, cardiac, oncology, pediatrics, and renal rotations
Utilized the Nutrition Care Process, performed initial nutrition assessments, provided specialized diet education,
and completed follow-up visits throughout each rotation
Grandview Medical Center
Dayton, Ohio
Successfully completed four weeks of staff relief in the Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care, Acute Care, PostProcedural, Orthopedic, and Geriatric Psychological Units with strong experience in enteral and parenteral
nutrition support
Created bulletin boards, handouts, and tray cards for Heart Month and National Nutrition Month
Developed and designed signs for the cafeteria Grab N Go foods
Designed, marketed and prepared an Italian theme meal serving over 300 hospital employees and guests
Created a Master Schedule for the Call Center/Diet Office employees for their two-week pay period
DaVita Dialysis Center
Outpatient nutrition counseling on the Renal diet for patients on Hemodialysis

Fairborn, Ohio

Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Sycamore Hospital

Miamisburg, Ohio
Actively participated in diabetes nutrition education and outpatient counseling
Developed a Nutrition Education and Food Diaries handout regarding carbohydrate counting and diabetes
Montgomery County Health Department, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Dayton, Ohio
Provided one-on-one outpatient nutrition counseling for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and nonbreastfeeding postpartum women, and their infants and children who were at nutritional risk
Developed a nutritional lesson on The Benefits of Breakfast and presented to WIC participants
Montgomery County Public Schools
Kettering, Ohio
Developed and presented a nutrition education class with an interactive activity for two 3 rd Grade classes
Assisted food service employees in making lunch for high school students and developed a plate waste study
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE_____
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Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
Gainesville, Florida
MOVE! Weight Loss Program
June 2012 May 2013
Assisted the Registered Dietitian and program director of the MOVE! Weight Loss Program for Veterans by
weekly contributing to the organization of the nutrition classes

Gathered the Veterans weekly food log, compiled nutrient analysis data, and recorded the information into the
VA database

University of Florida Student Health Care Center

Gainesville, Florida
Nutrition Education and Counseling
Jan. 2011 May 2013
Aided the Registered Dietitian by gathering nutritional information to help promote healthy eating habits for the
University of Florida students and faculty
Designed monthly educational bulletin boards and handouts
Assisted in updating the Student Health Care Center Cookbook and Webpage
Food Science and Human Nutrition Club, University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Active Club Member
Aug. 2009 May 2013
Participated in leadership, service, social, and fundraising activities each year
Assistant to Secretary of the Club
Aug. 2011- May 2012
Worked with numerous associations around Gainesville, Florida helping to promote and assist in the education
of healthy eating habits
Campus Kitchens, University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Active Club Member
Jan. 2010 May 2013
Prepared food at cooking shifts on campus to help combat hunger in the Gainesville community
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS___________________________________________________________
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certified through October 2017
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, August 2009-Present
SKILLS_______________________________________________________________________________________
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
Skillful in EPIC Healthcare Computer Systems and Vision Food Service Software
AWARDS_____________________________________________________________________________________
AT&T Foundation Scholarship
Aug. 2009 - May 2013
Bright Futures Scholarship, Medallion Scholars Award
Aug. 2009 - May 2013
REFERENCES________________________________________________________________________________
Susan Wilson, MS, RD, LD, (937) 723-4303, susan.wilson@khnetwork.org
Noelle Brown, RD, LD, (937) 361-2389, noelle.brown@khnetwork.org
Shannon Bloodworth, RD, LD/N, (352) 548-6205, shannon.bloodworth@va.gov
John T. Littell, M.D., (321) 443-7682, littellfam@aol.com