Angela Fish Meserve, MS, RD
Registered Dietitian
Columbia,SC
Summary
Driven registered dietitian with experience in classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring 10-year background in nutrition and education to a growing program. Highly proficient in developing strong educational programs, robust curricula, and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students and dietitians achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care and access to accurate nutrition information.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Nutrition Supervisor
Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists
New York , NY
2023.07 - Current
- Supervise 15 Registered Dietitians providing range of nutrition assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or meal support services for individuals struggling with eating disorders.
- Provide 1:1 virtual nutrition sessions, meal support, and other therapeutic support services
- Conduct weekly staff trainings to dietitians and therapists to ensure continued education and support evidenced based practice.
- Created nutrition group curriculum for virtual intensive outpatient program through EDRS.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, analyzing key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement in nutrition services delivery.
- Established culture of continuous improvement, soliciting feedback from staff and patients to enhance service offerings.
- Boosted employee morale through effective communication, recognition, and team-building initiatives.
Clinical Nutrition Manager
UCSD Eating Disorder Center
San Diego , CA
2021.06 - 2023.06
- Supervised 9 Registered Dietitians and three Dietetic Assistants in nutritional treatment of patients with a variety of eating disorders from age 7+.
- Guest lecturer for undergraduate psychology course on treatment of eating disorders.
- UCSD dietetic internship preceptor and coordinator of eating disorder center rotation.
- Member of UCSD EDC Annual Conference planning committee providing CEU to medical providers, therapists, and dietitians.
- Conducted weekly nutrition educational sessions to staff, parents, and patients.
- Participated in nutrition related research studies conducted at EDC.
- Create and implement personalized nutrition care plans for patients at partial hospitalization and outpatient level of care.
- Served as a liaison between medical professionals and patients, facilitating clear communication regarding nutrition-related concerns.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Mentored new staff members, fostering professional development and growth within the department.
- Streamlined workflow for dietitians by designing efficient scheduling practices and optimizing workload distribution.
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
Arizona State University
Tempe , AZ
2020.01 - 2021.12
- Graduate assistant for NTR 401: Pre-professional Preparation in Nutrition and NTR 455 Retail Food Service Operation.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance data for administrative purposes.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
Clinical Dietitian II
Rady Children's Hospital Of San Diego
San Diego , CA
2015.07 - 2021.06
- Sole dietitian on a multidisciplinary team consisting of adolescent medicine physicians, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
- Create and implement personalized nutrition care plans for all patients requiring inpatient hospitalization for medical complications of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other related eating disorders including use of nutrition support.
- Provide nutrition education, family based treatment (FBT) and counseling on appropriate treatment options post medical stabilization to caregivers.
- Internship committee chair responsible for coordination of all educational experiences for dietetic interns at Rady Children's Hospital.
- Kept current with emerging research trends in nutrition science through continuing education opportunities and professional conference to provide annual presentations to RD staff at RCHSD in specialty area of eating disorders.
- Editor of quarterly Nutrition Newsletter.
- Nutrition representative for Healthy Connections committee implementing employee wellness initiatives including production of educational videos.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, including diet histories, assessment findings, and intervention plans.
- Educated patients and families on appropriate nutrition management strategies for specific health conditions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current nutrition care plans, utilizing quality improvement processes to refine strategies and improve patient outcomes.
Research Coordinator
UCSD CHEAR Program
San Diego , CA
2018.08 - 2020.04
- Coordinated a team of interventionists and students to implement study protocol.
- Prepared documents, reports, and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
- Group facilitator/interventionist for parent group as part of weight loss study for pediatrics patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of research methodologies, recommending adjustments as necessary to optimize results.
- Maintained strict adherence to ethical guidelines in all aspects of research coordination, ensuring study integrity and compliance with regulations. Completed quarterly continuing IRB reviews.
- Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Complied with research protocols by providing ongoing quality control audits.
- Designed innovative solutions for overcoming challenges encountered during the course of projects, resulting in successful completion despite obstacles.
Pediatric Dietitian
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston , SC
2013.06 - 2015.06
- Optimized clinical efficiency by maintaining accurate records of nutritional assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical systems.
- Established trustful relationships with patients and their families by delivering compassionate, empathetic care that respected individual preferences and cultural backgrounds.
- Increased parent understanding of their child's nutritional needs through development of user-friendly educational materials and resources.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans for pediatric patients.
- Mentored dietetic interns and junior colleagues, fostering their growth as competent pediatric nutrition professionals.
- Obtained Certified Nutrition Support Clinician credential in April 2014.
- Partnered with a team of physicians and pharmacists to establish pediatric malnutrition coding criteria for MUSC Children's Hospital.
Education
Master of Science - Dietetics
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 2019.08 - 2021.12
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 2008.08 - 2012.05
Skills
Staff Training and Development
Patient Assessment
Nutrition therapy
Eating Disorder Treatment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Health Education and Curricula Development
Project Coordination
Continuing Education
Presentations
Research and Analysis
Dietetic Intern Preceptor/Mentorship
Affiliations
International Federation for Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD)
International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)
Charleston Trident Dietetic Association Intern Scholarship Award 2013
Syracuse University Chancellor's Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship 2011
FNCE Student Stipend Recipient 2010
Nutrition Education and Promotion Association at Syracuse University, President 2010-2012
Certification
RD - Registered Dietitian
Research/Presentations
- Nutritional Rehabilitation in Patients with Restrictive Eating Disorders. Oral presentation at: Children's Hospital of Orange County Inpatient Stabilization of Patients with Eating Disorders Webinar July 2020
- Nutrition Considerations on an Inpatient Eating Disorder Unit. Oral presentation at: University of California at San Diego Eating Disorder Center for Research and Treatment Annual Conference February 2020
- Comparison of a Liquid Human Milk Fortifier to a Powdered Human Milk Fortifier Plus Whey Protein Supplementation in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Poster presentation at: South Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting and Expo 2013
- Vending Snacks and Beverages: What Are the Healthy Options? A review of the Syracuse University vending environment using Nutrition Environment Measures Survey-Vending (NEMS-V) Poster Presentation at New York State Dietetic Association Annual Meeting May 2012
Timeline
Nutrition Supervisor
Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists
2023.07 - Current
Clinical Nutrition Manager
UCSD Eating Disorder Center
2021.06 - 2023.06
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
Arizona State University
2020.01 - 2021.12
Master of Science - Dietetics
Arizona State University
2019.08 - 2021.12
Research Coordinator
UCSD CHEAR Program
2018.08 - 2020.04
Clinical Dietitian II
Rady Children's Hospital Of San Diego
2015.07 - 2021.06
Pediatric Dietitian
Medical University Of South Carolina
2013.06 - 2015.06
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Syracuse University
2008.08 - 2012.05
RD - Registered Dietitian
Licensed Dietitian - South Carolina
Certified Dietitian Nutritionist- New York
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist - In Progress
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor- In Progress
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