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Makennah Zearbaugh

Cincinnati

Summary

Soon to be graduate with foundational knowledge in clinical nutrition and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and dietetic internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietetic Intern

Dayton Children's
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted with nutrition care for inpatient medical-surgical pediatric patients, including chart reviews, nutrition assessments, and care planning under RD supervision.
  • Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
  • Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Supported the outpatient pediatric GI clinic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to reinforce diet modifications and ensure continuity of care.

Dietetic Intern

Kettering Health Network
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
  • Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
  • Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
  • Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
  • Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.

Health Unit Coordinator

University of Cincinnati Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • Greet patients and visitors.
  • Answer and respond to patient call lights.
  • Order unit supplies.
  • Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfer of patients.
  • Communicate with care teams.
  • Maintain daily flow of the unit.

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Kroger
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provide outstanding customer service.
  • Assist in directing and supervising all activities for the Front-end department.
  • Assist with managing cash control, sales and cash items and records for the store.
  • Scheduling.
  • Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports.
  • Reinforce safety programs.

Education

Master's of Science - Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Miami University
Oxford, OH
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
08-2021

Skills

  • Patient counseling
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Customer service
  • Nutritional assessment
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Evidence-based care
  • Written and verbal communication

Accomplishments

2025 FNCE Poster Presenter.

Affiliations

  • Student Member of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Student Member of Dietetic Practice Groups focusing on:
  • Pediatric Nutrition


Course Work

  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Nutrition at the Cell Level
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Applied Nutrition
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Nutrition in the Life Cycle

Timeline

Dietetic Intern

Dayton Children's
07.2025 - 08.2025

Dietetic Intern

Kettering Health Network
01.2025 - 04.2025

Health Unit Coordinator

University of Cincinnati Medical Center
08.2022 - 07.2024

Assistant Customer Service Manager

Kroger
05.2021 - 08.2022

Master's of Science - Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Miami University

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The Ohio State University

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