Makayla Taylor
Wytheville,USA
Summary
Compassionate Nutrition Associate with experience in meal planning, dietary assessment and patient counseling. Skilled in educating individuals on proper nutrition habits and implementing personalized meal plans to promote health and wellbeing. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams and contribute positively to patient outcomes. Commitment to staying current with emerging nutrition research and guidelines to provide optimal care.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutritionist Associate
Virginia Department of Health
Wytheville , VA
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented nutrition plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Conducted nutritional assessments of patients, including review of medical history and laboratory results.
- Assessed patient's lifestyle habits, dietary intake and preferences in order to develop personalized nutrition plans.
- Provided education on healthy eating habits, food selection and preparation.
- Monitored patients' progress towards meeting health goals through regular follow-up visits.
- Identified potential risks or complications related to malnutrition or dietary deficiencies.
- Recommended nutrient dense meal plans that are culturally appropriate for each client's individual needs.
- Instructed clients on proper portion sizes for meals based on their age, gender, activity level and body type.
- Educated families about the importance of balanced nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood development.
- Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
- Analyzed clients' eating habits, outlined areas for improvement and developed goal plans with ideal life changes to support wellness.
- Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
- Counseled pregnant women on nutritional requirements and suggestions for healthy diets.
- Notified registered dietician of individuals identified as high-risk.
- Referred patients to other relevant services to foster continuity of care.
Business Office Specialist for Covid Response
Mount Rogers Health District
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Answered a multi-line telephone while representing the company in a professional and businesslike manner
- Greeted patients and walk-ins
- Scheduled appointments in a timely manner
- Maintained chart supply
- Pulled and filed charts
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail
- Other data entry duties such as, posting payments, creating encounters, and ledger adjustments
- Organized and maintained filing systems for business documents, records, and reports.
- Conducted data entry of financial information into accounting software programs.
- Provided customer service to internal and external clients regarding billing inquiries.
- Processed payments from customers utilizing various payment methods including ACH transfers, credit cards, cashier's checks.
- Initiated bank deposits on a daily basis ensuring proper tracking of funds received.
Health Educator
Mount Rogers Health District
Wytheville , VA
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Provide Health Education and outreach to youth
- Presenting to youth daily
- Facilitated classroom health and sexual education sessions with adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age
- Provide community resources
- Assisted staff members in the design and preparation of appropriate education materials
- Design and propose outreach programs for community and public health partners
- Provided health education services to the community on preventive healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
- Developed educational materials such as pamphlets, handouts, and videos to raise awareness about health-related topics.
- Conducted assessments of community needs related to health education initiatives.
- Collaborated with local organizations to coordinate resources and support for health-related programs in the area.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars on a variety of health topics including mental health, substance abuse, chronic diseases.
- Maintained relationships with external stakeholders involved in promoting healthy lifestyles among individuals and families.
- Advised patients on available community resources that could help them better manage their overall wellbeing.
- Performed outreach activities within the community such as door-to-door visits or school presentations designed to promote healthy habits.
Health Educator
Mount Rogers Health District
Wytheville , VA
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Provide Health Education and outreach to youth
- Presenting to youth daily
- Facilitated classroom health and sexual education sessions with adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age
- Provide community resources
- Assisted staff members in the design and preparation of appropriate education materials
- Design and propose outreach programs for community and public health partners
- Confirmed transactional data
- Handled the complaints and concerns of customers
- Welcomed guests and customers in an upbeat and friendly manner
- Answered incoming calls and sorted, distributed, and sent mail correspondence
- Maintained and reserved the executive conference room calendar
- Assisted with arranging and coordination travel accommodations
- Maintained reception area in orderly manner to provide visitors with a positive first impression of the company
- Prevented scheduling errors by demonstrating strong attention to detail
- Due to school closure
Nutritionist Assistant
Mount Rogers Health District
Wytheville , VA
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Notified the Registered Dietician whenever high risk individuals were identified so that they could receive individual assessments and follow up
- Counseled pregnant women on nutritional requirements, prenatal supplements and the importance of breastfeeding
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans
- Worked with nurses and other clinic staff to process patients and direct them to the appropriate departments
- Set and managed patient appointment schedules
- Conducted needs assessments for families with young children
- Laid off
- Provided nutritional education to patients and their families.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient's dietary needs and preferences.
- Counseled patients on how to make healthy food choices and create balanced diets.
- Monitored patient progress towards meeting nutrition goals.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Advised patients on the proper use of supplements, vitamins, minerals., as part of a healthy diet.
- Gathered health history information from patients regarding current eating habits and lifestyle factors that may affect their nutrition status.
Office Service Specialist
Mount Rogers Health District
Wytheville , VA
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Planned and executed the Wythe/ Bland Vaccination project
- Entered Client data in a centralized database and maintained up-to- date case records for all clients
- Collected and entered statistical data into databases
- Worked closely with other stakeholders so that issues were immediately addressed and effective solutions were implemented
Intern for Phlebotomy/ EKG
Wythe Family Practices
Wytheville , VA
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name
- Maintained fully stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Counseled patients to ease their fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies
- Tested patients' blood glucose levels
Front Desk Clerk, Comfort Suites
Wytheville , VA
- Built strong network of outside referral sources within the community
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and tests results in medical records
- Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Communicated extensively with patients to provide assistance, support and instructions
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files
- Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information
- Developed and implemented successful patient care plans
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height
Education
Phlebotomy, EKG
American National University
Princeton, WV, USA01.2017
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Schedule coordination
- Program implementation
- Education Materials
- Presentations
- Outreach programs
- File management
- Project Evaluation
- Excellent organization skills
- Computer proficiency
- Data entry
- Word processing and typing
- Telephone answering
- Filing
- Patient Assessment
- Dietary habits evaluation
- Educational materials preparation
- Referral Coordination
- Nutrition counseling
- Prenatal nutrition
- Public Health
- Nutritional evaluation
Awards
Completed WIC CPA training, Completed Mental Health First Aide Training, Completed Train the Trainer REVIVE training, Completed Trauma Informed Care Training, Completed Project AIM training, Completed TOP training, Completed Tobacco Free Kids Training
Timeline
Nutritionist Associate
Virginia Department of Health
01.2023 - Current
Business Office Specialist for Covid Response
Mount Rogers Health District
03.2020 - 07.2021
Health Educator
Mount Rogers Health District
12.2018 - 03.2020
Health Educator
Mount Rogers Health District
12.2018 - 03.2020
Nutritionist Assistant
Mount Rogers Health District
04.2018 - 10.2018
Office Service Specialist
Mount Rogers Health District
10.2017 - 04.2018
Intern for Phlebotomy/ EKG
Wythe Family Practices
05.2017 - 07.2017
Front Desk Clerk, Comfort Suites
Phlebotomy, EKG
American National University
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