Kersi Gleason
Pensacola,FL
Summary
RD-eligible clinical nutrition professional with 1,000+ hours of supervised practice in acute care settings. Experienced in comprehensive nutrition assessment, individualized medical nutrition therapy, and patient education across complex inpatient and outpatient populations. Demonstrates strong patient interaction skills and efficiency in high-volume, fast-paced environments, supporting consistent and quality care. Maintains strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize patient care needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Manager / Budtender (Part-Time)
Sunburn Cannabis
Panama City Beach, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on medical cannabis and its health-related applications to promote informed decision-making
- Managed daily operations while ensuring compliance with Department of Health standards through bi-weekly inspections
- Reduced product variances by 18% and increased new patients by 12%
- Coordinated physician outreach events to strengthen provider relationships and enhance patient education
- Conducted interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit for roles
Nutrition Assistant
Katie Newton Consulting
Panama City, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Customized meal plans to align with client health goals, medical needs, and dietary restrictions, enhancing nutritional adherence
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive nutrition care and intervention strategies
- Designed evidence-based patient education handouts and nutrition resources to improve client understanding and engagement
- Crafted engaging social media posts, blogs, and newsletters to increase awareness of nutrition services for community engagement
Dietetic Intern
Baptist Hospital
Pensacola, USA
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Completed 1,000+ hours of supervised clinical practice across general medicine, cardiology, endocrine, renal, GI surgery, critical care, inpatient oncology, and the Kugelman Cancer Center
- Provided medical nutrition therapy for patients with complex disease states including oncology, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and GI disorders
- Conducted nutritional assessments reviewing medical history, lab values, anthropometric measurements, and dietary intake to identify nutrition diagnoses and create individualized care plans
- Educated patients on therapeutic diets and disease management, tailoring nutrition support to improve understanding and adherence
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition recommendations into patient treatment plans
Lead Manager / Medical Cannabis Consultant
Surterra Health & Wellness
Panama City, USA
08.2020 - 04.2024
- Educated patients on cannabis products and formulations based on individual health needs
- Ensured 100% DOH compliance and trained staff on patient interaction, compliance, and product knowledge to uphold operational standards
- Provided guidance and support for team members in order to enhance their work performance and development.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Food Science & Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08-2023
Skills
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Nutritional Assessment & Diagnosis
- Patient Education
- Therapeutic Diets
- Chronic Disease Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Vitamin & Mineral Supplementation
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
Professional Memberships
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Student Member, 06/21 to Present
- Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society, Member
Skills And Certifications
Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutritional Assessment, Anthropometric Measurements, Dietary Analysis, Patient Counseling, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), EHR Documentation, Food Safety & Sanitation, Biostatistics & Data Analysis
Accomplishments
Dean's List, The University of Alabama — Summer 2022, Fall 2022
Timeline
Dietetic Intern
Baptist Hospital
09.2025 - 04.2026
Lead Manager / Budtender (Part-Time)
Sunburn Cannabis
04.2024 - Current
Nutrition Assistant
Katie Newton Consulting
06.2023 - Current
Lead Manager / Medical Cannabis Consultant
Surterra Health & Wellness
08.2020 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Food Science & Nutrition
The University of Alabama