Danielle Watson
Arkadelphia,AR
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Dietetics
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
08.2022 - Current
- Build strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluate student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Contribute to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
Part-time Clinical Dietitian
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Provided patient-family centered care using thorough nutrition assessment for pediatrics
- Engaged families in quality, evidence-based education
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
- Provided evidence-based, best practice care to children and adolescents with a variety of eating disorders
- Developed curriculum and facilitate group healthy behavior class
- Continually evaluated and alter patient scheduling based on availability and need
- Preceptor to dietetic interns
WIC Dietitian
Northeast Texas Public Health District, Tyler, TX
Tyler, TX
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Determine program eligibility
- Provide quality, evidence-based nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants using various counseling methods, including motivational interviewing
- Explain program food packages and how families can maximize benefit of nutrient-dense foods offered
- Travel to other program sites to provide education to participants identified as high risk.
WIC Supervisor and Dietitian
Truman Medical Center, Independence, MO
Independence, MO
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Provided quality, evidence-based nutrition education and breastfeeding support to participants
- Supervised 9 employees, including daily leadership, weekly staff meetings, quarterly shadowing, annual evaluations, hiring and termination
- Attended monthly supervisor meetings with upper management to discuss staffing, upcoming events, quality improvement and education needs
WIC Dietitian
Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO
12.2010 - 05.2011
- Provided quality, evidence-based nutrition education and breastfeeding support to participants
Health Education Specialist
Quest Diagnostics, Lenexa, KS
Lenexa, KS
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Served as consultants to companies who participated in health and wellness fairs
- Analyzed data from Quest Diagnostics' proprietary Health Risk Assessment and laboratory results
- Provided best-practice solutions to maximize the companies' return on investment in effort to improve the health of their employees.
- Created improvements to proprietary Health Risk Assessment
- Developed tools for employers to use to choose pathways for implementing behavior change in their employee population to impact health improvement
Clinical Dietitian
St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington, LA
Covington, LA
09.2008 - 02.2009
- Assessed nutritional needs of adult patients on telemetry and orthopedic surgery floors
- Provided quality, evidence-based interventions and education
- Recommended nutritional interventions as a part of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA08.2013
Dietetic Internship - undefined
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR05.2007
Skills
- Dynamic and engaging speaker
- Rapport builder
- Effective collaborator
- Community volunteer
Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Certification
- Licensed with the Commission on Dietetics Registration
- Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Arkansas
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Dietetics
Ouachita Baptist University
08.2022 - Current
Part-time Clinical Dietitian
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN
08.2015 - 01.2023
WIC Dietitian
Northeast Texas Public Health District, Tyler, TX
07.2013 - 10.2014
WIC Supervisor and Dietitian
Truman Medical Center, Independence, MO
05.2011 - 12.2012
WIC Dietitian
Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
12.2010 - 05.2011
Health Education Specialist
Quest Diagnostics, Lenexa, KS
06.2009 - 11.2010
Clinical Dietitian
St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington, LA
09.2008 - 02.2009
Dietetic Internship - undefined
Louisiana Tech University
Master of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition
Ouachita Baptist University
Other related experience
Faculty sponsor of @obutigersfuel Instagram page
Nutrition counselor for students referred by campus counselors, coaches and trainers