Mackenzie DiPasquale
Dublin,PA
Summary
Dietetic intern completing a Master of Professional Studies in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State with experience in clinical, community, foodservice, personal practice, and sports rotations. Proficient in medical nutrition therapy, outpatient counseling, and chronic disease management. Skilled in nutrition assessment, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietetic Intern
University of Pittsburg Medical Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Collaborated closely with clinical dietitians, actively seeking feedback to continuously improve dietetic skills and deliver effective, evidence-based nutrition care.
- Developed and presented a comprehensive clinical case study on a patient with gastric ischemia, integrating evidence-based nutrition interventions and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to enhance patient care.
- Expanded knowledge of specialized diets for various medical conditions, allowing for the recommendations of targeted meal plans that aligned with each patient''s unique needs.
- Practice nutrition counseling skills in an outpatient setting such as motivational interviewing, open ended questioning, active listening, reflective responding, patient-centered communication, and collaborative goal setting in various population sites.
Food Service Dietetic Intern
Upper Dublin School District Food Services
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported menu planning, inventory management, and nutrition education in a school district setting.
- Conduct safety mapping and analysis to identify risks and provide actionable solutions for workplace safety improvements.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, emphasizing sustainable practices, including waste reduction, reusable/biodegradable materials, and local and global produce sourcing.
- Engage in legislative and regulatory activities to address community, population, and nutrition policies.
Personal Trainer
One on One Fitness Consultants
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Conduct one-on-one personal training sessions with clients based on their individual functionality capabilities, fitness level, and goals.
- Educate clients on proper exercise techniques, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
- Stay up to date with the latest fitness trends, research, and industry developments to enhance knowledge and expertise through continuing education seminars with the team.
Dietetic Intern
One on One Fitness Consultants
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Observe one-on-one nutrition consultations by the registered dietitian including counseling skills such as motivational interviewing, rapport building, active listening, change-talk facilitation, ambivalence exploring and collaborative goal setting.
- Observe practical use of MyPlate, online food logs, calorie and macronutrient counting systems.
- Review the latest research on various nutritional topics related to strength training under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian.
- Develop nutritional infographics for social media posts using Canva.
Dietetic Intern
Penn State Performance Nutrition
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Work alongside registered sports dietitians in a variety of tasks to assist with fueling opportunities for college athletes at Penn State’s Athletic Department.
- Maintain stock in various fueling stations across campus.
- Assist Sport dietitians with supply, inventory, and prepping for games.
- Perform body composition assessments for student athletes using bod pod technology.
- Calculate nutritional needs using the Mifflin-st-jeor equation.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Nutritional Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences – Dietetics Option
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2024
Skills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition assessment
- Patient counseling
- Motivational interviewing
- Evidence-based practice
- Chronic disease management
- Electronic medical records documentation
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Nutrition-focused physical exams
- Goal-oriented care planning
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer – National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) August 9, 2023
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified – American Red Cross September 9, 2023
- ServSafe – Food Protection Manager Certification October 30, 2023
- ACEND Student Membership - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics June 1, 2023
Timeline
Dietetic Intern
University of Pittsburg Medical Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
Food Service Dietetic Intern
Upper Dublin School District Food Services
08.2024 - 11.2024
Personal Trainer
One on One Fitness Consultants
08.2023 - 08.2024
Dietetic Intern
One on One Fitness Consultants
06.2023 - 08.2023
Dietetic Intern
Penn State Performance Nutrition
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Professional Studies - Nutritional Sciences
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences – Dietetics Option
The Pennsylvania State University
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