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ELINA MYERS

NEW MARKET,MD

Summary

Goal-driven Clinical Dietitian with two years of experience and dedication to improving patient lives through evidence-based nutritional practices. Talented at counseling patients, developing treatment plans, and monitoring progress. Friendly and personable when working one-on-one with patients.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Nutritionist

Green Valley Therapy
New Market, MD
12.2023 - Current

· Providing medical nutritional therapy for clients in practice.

· Teaching cooking classes for preventative health.

· Creating educational materials so clients can guide their nutritional journey to improving habits.

Meal planning for clients that need extra support with nutritional plans.

Full time Radiographer

Express Care Urgent Care
Westminster, MD
12.2017 - Current
  • Coordinated the training of personnel for an EMR system upgrade
  • Processed optimal images for various locations in Carroll County
  • Maintain logbook for x-ray shielding and orthopedic images were taken
  • Traveled to Hampstead, Eldersburg, Mount Airy, and Baltimore when staff was in transition and training
  • Increased patient positive survey responses by 30%
  • Served as liaison to outside vendors for equipment maintenance and orthopedic splint ordering.

Nutritionist

Natural Care Center
Laurel , MD
12.2017 - 02.2024

· Medical Nutritional Therapy is provided to clients from oncology and primary care doctors.

· Educational materials were created to help with adherence and education of macronutrients.

· Conducting motivational interviews to help clients adhere to follow-ups and stay on nutritional goals.

· Provided nutritional guidance and support to oncology clients.

Nutritionist Internship

Maryland Psychiatric Research Center
Catonsville, MD
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Conceptualized, designed, and implemented a nutrition program of study for future MUIH students to work with mental health nutrition clients
  • Conducted interviews with clients and collaborated with psychiatrists and staff to create customized nutrition interventions that were successful in lowering hypertension and A1C levels, and reducing gastrointestinal issues
  • Educated clients with live video cooking classes and PowerPoint presentations of various nutritional protocols to enhance biochemical pathways
  • Assisted with creating a secure intranet website to facilitate open communication for clients and staff.

Nutritionist Internship

Shepherd’s Clinic/Joy Wellness Center
Baltimore, MD
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided diabetic, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, SIBO, and histamine interventions at a clinic for low-income clients
  • Educated a wide range of patients with diet-related disorders by developing excellent time management strategies and networking with staff for referrals
  • Conducted in-depth nutritional cooking classes with instructions on how to shop for, prepare, store, and mindfully eat healthy food
  • Customized educational handouts to inform future clients about various nutritional topics
  • Clientele of Joy Wellness increased participation by 25% during the seven months of the internship.

PRN CT technologist

Advanced Radiology
Westminster, MD
05.2018 - 11.2021
  • Performed CT scans at two locations on both 16 and 64 GE scanners for various patients with challenging protocols to meet the needs of referring physicians
  • Started IVs and injected patients with contrast material per study ordered and varied timing based on protocol assessment
  • Collaborated with Radiologist when protocols were changed based on the imaging.

Director of Marketing

Patriots Medical Laboratories
Gaithersburg, MD
11.2014 - 11.2015
  • Led marketing programs including the development of marketing strategy, advertising, public relations, social media, and graphic design suggestions
  • Recruited financial advisors and laboratory consultants for investing contracts
  • Interviewed prospective lab personnel to assist with marketing needs in a local radius
  • Established standards for the practice and code of conduct
  • Helped merge paperwork and clients during buyout to a new company termed CIAN Diagnostics
  • Consulted during merger and assisted with a marketing website, new name, pamphlets, business cards, and logo design
  • Increased revenue by 28% in a year.

Weekend Radiographer

Baltimore Washington Hospital
Glen Burnie, MD
12.2007 - 08.2011
  • Worked 16 hours on weekends in the ER radiology, portable, express care, and CT departments
  • Developed management skills as a senior radiographer by taking on responsibilities once management departed, observing departments, and assisting to provide coverage for breaks and meals of employees
  • Assisted the Head (Radiography and CT) in strategies and implementation of various workflow operations, including patient transfers, and support with family members when needed
  • Worked with senior members to implement work flow ideas for safety and efficient service.

Agency Technologist

Maxim Staffing Solutions
Columbia, MD
12.2004 - 12.2007
  • Traveled to various locations performing superb radiographs for orthopedic centers and hospitals
  • Collaborated with hospitals and companies to maintain contracts and hire new staff for open positions
  • Trained clinical students and taught classes for the GBMC School of Radiology for a semester to increase radiology staffing during low retention in the radiology workforce
  • Increased retention by 50 percent when trained with me and supported shift changes to accommodate schedules
  • Improved budgets in radiology departments by collaborating and networking with outside vendors for orthopedic splints and casting materials.

Central Pennsylvania Supervisor

Mobilex USA
Horsham, PA
05.2004 - 08.2004
  • Supervised mobile radiography staff and created schedules for various locations
  • Communicated with owners about scheduling needs, equipment maintenance, radiation badges, and adequate training needs
  • Visited clients and maintained open communication for addressing complaints, compliments, and changes in imaging
  • Assisted technologists with departmental needs and time-off policies.

Weekend Radiographer

Memorial Hospital
York, PA
12.2002 - 07.2004
  • Worked as a weekend radiographer at Memorial Hospital in York, PA.

Radiographer

York Hospital
York, PA
10.2001 - 12.2001
  • Worked as a radiographer at York Hospital in York, PA.

Radiographer and Secretary

Dr. Albert Fulgureras
Catonsville, MD
11.2000 - 08.2001
  • Worked as a radiographer and secretary for Dr
  • Albert Fulgureras in Catonsville, MD.

Radiographer

St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
08.2000 - 11.2000
  • Worked as a radiographer at St
  • Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Radiographer

Pocono Medical Center
East Stroudsburg, PA
10.1999 - 06.2000
  • Worked as a radiographer at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, PA.

Radioman, Security Clerk, Linguist, Manager

US NAVY
LaMadalena, Italy
09.1994 - 09.1997
  • Facilitated weekly meetings with international partners that included topic development, agenda, and security coordination
  • Maintained records, validated programs for security clearance, and prepared training logs for individuals who were sent to former Yugoslavia
  • Opened communication levels from SFOR in Bosnia with USS Simon Lake in Italy due to networking skills obtained from traveling
  • Maintained accreditation records for the staff and purged data that was invalid or not supported by leadership
  • Briefed officers on weekly progress of establishment by creating meetings and opening and closing open table discussions.

Education

Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition -

Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH)
08.2021

Bachelor of Science in Business Management -

Notre Dame College of Maryland
05.2006

Associate of Science in Radiology -

Fairleigh Dickinson University
08.1999

US Navy Orlando Seaman School
12.1994

Certified Nutrition Specialist -

ServSafe Certification -

Skills

  • Dietary Restriction Assistance
  • Obesity Prevention
  • Nutrition Screening
  • Cooking Instruction
  • Special Diet Requirements
  • Geriatric Nutrition
  • Care Planning
  • Food Allergy Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Oncology Nutrition

Affiliations

  • Member of the ASRT (American Society of Radiologic Technologists)
  • Member of non-profit co-operative The Common Market
  • Member of The American Nutrition Association.

Languages

croatian
Elementary

Timeline

Nutritionist

Green Valley Therapy
12.2023 - Current

Nutritionist Internship

Maryland Psychiatric Research Center
02.2022 - 06.2022

Nutritionist Internship

Shepherd’s Clinic/Joy Wellness Center
07.2021 - 02.2022

PRN CT technologist

Advanced Radiology
05.2018 - 11.2021

Nutritionist

Natural Care Center
12.2017 - 02.2024

Full time Radiographer

Express Care Urgent Care
12.2017 - Current

Director of Marketing

Patriots Medical Laboratories
11.2014 - 11.2015

Weekend Radiographer

Baltimore Washington Hospital
12.2007 - 08.2011

Agency Technologist

Maxim Staffing Solutions
12.2004 - 12.2007

Central Pennsylvania Supervisor

Mobilex USA
05.2004 - 08.2004

Weekend Radiographer

Memorial Hospital
12.2002 - 07.2004

Radiographer

York Hospital
10.2001 - 12.2001

Radiographer and Secretary

Dr. Albert Fulgureras
11.2000 - 08.2001

Radiographer

St. Agnes Hospital
08.2000 - 11.2000

Radiographer

Pocono Medical Center
10.1999 - 06.2000

Radioman, Security Clerk, Linguist, Manager

US NAVY
09.1994 - 09.1997

Master of Science in Integrative Nutrition -

Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH)

Bachelor of Science in Business Management -

Notre Dame College of Maryland

Associate of Science in Radiology -

Fairleigh Dickinson University

US Navy Orlando Seaman School

Certified Nutrition Specialist -

ServSafe Certification -

ELINA MYERS