Frankie Sperry

• Delivered medical nutrition therapy and education for inpatient populations through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Conducted daily patient assessments, providing tailored diet recommendations and managing tube feed and TPN calculations.
• Supported adult patients with conditions such as malnutrition, diabetes, renal disease, heart failure, oncology, and GI disorders.
• Coordinated patient-centered care by integrating nutrition strategies into overall treatment plans.

The Unity Clinic is an interprofessional, student-run health clinic affiliated with the University, providing free health care services to the Oklahoma City Community.

• Attended monthly meetings with other interprofessional representatives within the university to discuss upcoming events, expectations, and important information regarding Unity Clinic
• Relayed information gathered from these meetings to the Dietetic Students.
• Ensured Dietetics is represented in Unity Clinic by coordinating the participation of dietetic students

• Attended bi-monthly faculty meetings, acting as a liaison by delivering student feedback to faculty to address any issues and continuously improve the program
• Curated Google Forms for students to anonymously share concerns, comments, and suggestions about the program, ensuring their voices are heard by faculty

Helped teach the Mediterranean diet through an immersive study abroad program in Arezzo, Italy.

• Students gained hands-on experience with mindful eating, visited local vineyards, learned about food production through tours of cheese and meat factories, engaged with dietitians at elementary schools to discuss school lunches, and explored diverse culinary offerings at various restaurants.

The Total Wellness Program is a complimentary 8-week nutrition education course available to all adults in Oklahoma City. It aims to enhance overall health and prevent disease within the community.

• Attended a 2-hour course weekly, engaged in conversations with participants, reviewed food diaries and provided feedback, assisted in anthropometric measurements, and worked under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.