Kayla Jewell
201 E Jefferson Street Apt. 326 Crawfordsville,IN
Summary
Adaptable Resident Dietitian with adept experience in food allergy management and nutrition education. Excelled in increasing school meal participation and maintaining compliance of meals and snacks, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Dietitian
Chartwells K12
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted in management of foodservice operations across 6 buildings for Crawfordsville Community School Corporation, serving infants and toddlers to 12th grade students, breakfast, lunch, and snack
- Ensured compliance of meals and snacks across all foodservice operations under federal and state regulations for NSLP, SBP, After-school snack program, CACFP, and SFSP
- Promoted school meal participation by preparing sample tastings for students to try new food items and recipes
- Conducted and led back-to-school trainings and presentations for all associates consisting of food safety/preparation, allergen training, civil rights training, and recordkeeping for several USDA programs
- Collaborated with nursing staff and student parents to manage food allergens and medical conditions such as celiac disease and diabetes in all buildings through consistent and strong communication
- Conducted menu development processes for age groups K-12 to ensure compliance with Indiana state regulatory guidelines for USDA federally funded programs
- Managed the fresh fruit and vegetable grant by developing menu items within budget as well as providing nutrition education through in classroom demonstrations
- Produced and delivered interactive sports nutrition presentation to 9th-12th grade athletes covering optimal hydration and fueling strategies
Clinical Dietitian
Franciscan Health Lafayette
05.2023 - Current
- Counseled individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases specifically heart failure, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders.
- Conducted thorough nutrition assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Updated intensive behavioral therapy weight loss program by providing recent educational materials to pair with current coursework.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Documented and organized patient information accurately in electronic medical record through Epic systems.
- Presented nutrition education created for a specific population, such as a pulmonary disease support group.
Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Purdue University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Engagement Rotation
Purdue Athletics
- Shadowed nutrition counseling appointments with the collegiate athlete population.
- Observed DEXA body composition scans and became familiar with the screening process.
- Maintained cleanliness following food safety protocol of 3 fueling stations on site.
- Received an distributed bulk product to fueling station locations.
- Produced pertinent nutrition education materials utilizing online creative platforms (Canva) for student-athletes.
- Managed catered meals, receiving and setting up meals while maintaining food safety protocol.
- Became familiar with the MX3 Salivary Hydration Testing System and produced a project and presentation to reduce error readings.
Medical Nutrition Therapy Rotation
IU Health Arnett
- Conducted nutrition care process appropriately in the inpatient setting
- Provided appropriate individualized nutrition therapy education for special conditions
- Documented concise patient notes in electronic medical record
- Participated in medical rounds daily with interdisciplinary team
- Gained experience practicing medical nutrition therapy leading to 3 weeks of supervision staff relief as an entry-level clinical dietitian
Foodservice Management Rotation
IU Health Arnett
- Assembled and expedited patient trays accurately in comparison to physician prescribed diet
- Forecasted kitchen needs determining food product consumption and ordered food product accordingly
- Functioned as a Team Lead; assessed team performance and aided where needed, identified areas of improvement considering patient and nursing staff needs, led staff huddles
- Performed 2 weeks of supervised staff relief as a supervisor
- Modified patient floor stocking position for efficiency and work strategies then educated staff on modifications
- Performed and led a food demonstration for a bariatric patient support group while administering nutrition education and analysis of bariatric friendly dishes
Community Rotation
Tippecanoe County WIC
- Counseled patients through appointments providing nutrition education
- Document pertinent information of patients for each appointment
- Took anthropometric measurements for adults, newborns, and children
- Performed hemoglobin point of care testing for adults, newborns, and children
- Analyzed biochemical and anthropometric data; utilized results to provide education and counseling
- Redesigned and updated client resource guide for patient benefit and relevancy
- Performed staff training on cultural barriers in healthcare and provided culturally inclusive resource
- Created culturally diverse recipe cards centered around international dishes incorporating food products obtainable from WIC benefits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics & Nutrition, Fitness, And Health
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2023
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Menu development
- Multitasking
Work/Volunteer Experience:
Nutrition Associate: Franciscan Health Lafayette East, Lafayette, IN June 2020-Present
- Assisted patients in choosing daily meals to fit diet orders
- Delivered meals and accommodated patients comfort level
- Ensured quality and accuracy of patient meals
Nutrition Intern: Chartwells Lafayette School Corporation, Lafayette, IN January 2022-August 2022
- Organized and verified meal count records for the Fall 2021 semester
- Aided registered dietitian on creating compliant menu plans for K-12 student summer meals
- Assisted where needed in various K-12 school foodservice facilities where short-staffed
Sports Nutrition Volunteer: Purdue Athletics, West Lafayette, IN August 2019-Spring 2022
- Practiced food safety skills while restocking food items neatly
- Served catered meals and smoothies to collegiate athletes
- Restocked vitamin supplements as prescribed by teams' registered dietitian
- Analyzed and approved nutrition-focused social media submissions from sports nutrition students
Foodservice Management Intern: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN June 2021-August 2021
- Served college students 3 meals a day buffet style, ranging from 500-2,000 students per meal
- Practiced proper food and allergen safety during recipe preparation
- Managed food stations by problem solving and delegating tasks
- Networked with multiple dietitians for education on dietetic career paths
- Taught an AllerTrain class for new-hire employees - allergen-friendly food preparation and food safety skills
- Performed 1 week of staff relief as Dining Court Supervisor
Certification
Commission of Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian: July 2023-May 2029
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification: July 2024-July 2029
AllerTrain Managing Food Allergens & Gluten in a Cafeteria Setting: June 2021-June 2026
Timeline
Resident Dietitian
Chartwells K12
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Franciscan Health Lafayette
05.2023 - Current
Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Purdue University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Engagement Rotation
Purdue Athletics
Medical Nutrition Therapy Rotation
IU Health Arnett
Foodservice Management Rotation
IU Health Arnett
Community Rotation
Tippecanoe County WIC
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics & Nutrition, Fitness, And Health
Purdue University
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