Kerri Hamilton

Education
B.S. Food Science and Human Nutrition
Colorado State University

May, 2014

Fort Collins, CO

Aramark Dietetic Internship

May, 2015

St. Marys Regional Medical Center

Grand Junction, CO

Oversee management procedures of food production, retail, patient services, and sanitation
Conduct promotional advertising of new caf items
Direct patient foodservices to improve time and quality demands
Educate inpatient clients on current guidelines regarding cardiac, diabetic, and renal diet
Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds in critical units
Calculate nutrition support regimens for Enteral and Parenteral nutrition patients
Critically analyze unique patient cases and compile case reports regarding treatment plan
Research emerging trends in dietetics practice and develop intervention project addressing current issues
diabetes management

Work Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
The Commons at Hilltop
Grand Junction, CO

September, 2014-May, 2015

Assist elderly residents with activities of daily living

Monitor residents vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, weight, and temperature)
Execute safe patient transfers using gait belt and Hoyer lift
Confirm proper functioning of oxygen concentrators, and assist with nasal cannulae
Provide safe meal service to residents and preserve nutritional needs
Aid in dressing and grooming needs
Train new employees in patient care and safety protocol
Maintain infection control standards for isolation patients

Dietary Aide
Lemay Ave. Health and Rehab Facility

June, 2013-August, 2014

Fort Collins, CO

Executed diet interventions alongside nurses, dietitians, and speech therapists

Adjusted resident meals to meet specifications for mechanical soft, puree, and thickened liquid diets
Prevented cross-contamination by food allergens
Trained new employees on diet textures, aspiration risks, and use of adaptive feeding equipment
Ensured food temperature and sanitation techniques were in compliance with Colorado health department
standards

Deli Manager
Orofino Country Store Natural Foods

June, 2012-October, 2012

Orofino, ID

Partnered the opening of a vegan, gluten-free deli within health food store
Managed deli operations, food assembly, and sanitation methods
Marketed organic foods, and vitamin supplements to customers
Operated cash register and balanced daily totals
Critically analyzed food cost and profit to increase monthly revenue by $1,300
Implemented sanitation standards to achieve deficiency-free state health inspection

Volunteer Experience
Undergraduate Assistant
Kendall Anderson Nutrition Center

January, 2014-May, 2014

Fort Collins, CO

Counseled clients on nutritional concepts under supervision of a dietitian

Taught cooking classes on diabetic meal planning
Authored health education materials based on client demographics
Promoted nutrition awareness to local community through health fairs

Childcare Assistant
The Family Center

August, 2013-December, 2013

Fort Collins, CO

Assisted in childcare programs for low-income Latino families

Tutored children in reading and homework assignments after school
Developed menus for after-school snacks

Assistant Leader
Cooking Matters

August, 2013-December, 2013

Fort Collins, CO

Demonstrated basic cooking principles and food preparation

Educated participants on current MyPlate guidelines
Created a cookbook for attendees with healthy modifications to their favorite recipes
Guided grocery shopping tours on nutrition label reading and shopping on a budget

Bakery Assistant
Colorado State University Bakery
Fort Collins, CO

Prepared daily baked goods for residence halls

Conducted quality control to prevent cross contamination of food allergens
Surveyed inventory for product order placement

Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Vegetarian Practice Group (AND)
Colorado Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
No Kid Hungry-CSU chapter
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Scholarship Recipient

Skills and Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CPR-certified
First Aide-certified
Certified Safe Food Handler

August, 2011-December, 2011