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Marissa Burnside

Marissa Burnside

Registered Dietitian
Winter Garden,Fl

Summary

Dynamic Registered Dietitian with a background in clinical nutrition, health promotion, and wellness coaching. Distinguished for providing individualized nutritional counseling to diverse populations and developing effective dietary plans. Skills include a strong knowledge of effective nutrition and wellness education strategies, excellent communication, optimal time management, and the ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Successfully improved patient health outcomes by developing personalized nutrition plans and providing education on renal nutrition and other chronic health conditions, fostering healthier lifestyle choices for patients.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dietitian

Orlando Health: Arnold Palmer Pediatric Hospital
Orlando, Florida
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assessed nutritional needs of acute care patients and patients at the Kid's Kidney Center through review of the EMR and interviews with healthcare providers
  • Conducted a nutrition focused physical exam, when indicated, to further evaluate, diagnose and treat nutrition related issues
  • Monitored and documented patient progress in electronic health records
  • Provided support and guidance regarding lifestyle changes required for effective management of chronic kidney disease
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with nutrition-related conditions
  • Provided nutrition education to patients and their families, including individual counseling sessions
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress over time in order to assess effectiveness of treatment plans
  • Analyzed laboratory results to evaluate patient's response to prescribed diets and make necessary adjustments

Clinical Dietitian

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Provided comprehensive nutritional care for various disease states across the lifespan
  • Conducted nutrition assessments as warranted for patient’s needs or conditions
  • Utilized CBORD for food service communication and McKesson to document medical nutrition therapy in the electronic medical record
  • Analyzed dietary intake and devised meal plans for patients as appropriate
  • Assessed educational needs and provided nutrition counseling for patient’s with various health conditions and their families, based on individual needs
  • Collaborated with other medical professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team to order and provide total parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition to patients when necessary

Attention Control Nutrition Interventionist

Florida International University
12.2014 - 11.2015
  • Followed-up via telephone with parents of preschool-aged children on dietary/behavior changes
  • Revised and distributed nutrition/physical activity newsletters to parents in the research study
  • Developed excel sheets to track call information and newsletter distribution
  • Communicated and collaborated with Parents’ for Healthy Kids study staff

Nutrition/Research Consultant (Community)

Florida International University - Coordinated Internship Program
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Created/delivered daily lesson plans tailored to the cognitive, emotional and physical needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
  • Educated individuals with IDD on the importance of healthy, balanced nutrition and daily physical activity
  • Collaborated with Special Olympics colleagues in creating research papers and presentations on individuals with IDD for administrators and future health professionals

Registered Dietitian Intern (Clinical)

Broward Health Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • Formulated and implemented nutritional care plans to accommodate individual needs
  • Performed comprehensive nutrition assessments and instructed patients on medical nutrition therapy and documented using ADIME.
  • Managed clinical situations utilizing problem solving, leadership and communication skills.

Food Service Management Intern

Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
Aventura, Florida
01.2015 - 03.2015
  • Conducted HACCP procedures and participate in continuous quality improvement
  • Assisted in the management of human resources
  • Conducted and analyzed daily meal rounds to improve patient menus and experiences

Physical Education Teacher

Deer Park & McKitrick Elementary Schools
Tampa, Fl
08.2011 - 12.2012
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans
  • Provided daily general/specific feedback to the students on learning tasks
  • Analyzed data from student assessments to enhance daily physical education instruction

Physical Education Teacher

Edison Elementary School
Tampa, Fl
08.2010 - 06.2011
  • Designed and taught developmentally appropriate lesson plans for students in Grades 1-5
  • Analyzed data from student assessments to enhance daily physical education instruction
  • Collaborated and communicated with colleagues, parents and administration on best practices

Fourth Grade Teacher

Edison Elementary School
Tampa, Fl
08.2009 - 06.2010
  • Differentiated Math, Science, and Writing instruction for students at all levels
  • Created and administered formative and summative assessments
  • Analyzed assessment data to improve student performance

Certified Personal Trainer

Lifestyle Family Fitness
Tampa, Fl
02.2006 - 05.2008
  • Performed fitness assessments and designed exercise programs based on individuals' needs and goals
  • Educated and instructed clients on proper training techniques, equipment use, and proper nutrition

Education

Master of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition

Florida International University
01.2015

Master of Arts - Physical Education Teacher Education

University of South Florida
01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, emphasis in Exercise Science (ACSM)

University of South Florida
01.2007

Skills

  • Clinical nutrition
  • Electronic health records
  • Nutritional assessment
  • Medical nutrition therapy
  • Nutrition education and counseling
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Health and wellness coaching
  • Meal prepping and planning
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication

Publications

FOOD & NUTRITION CONFERENCE & EXPO ABSTRACT, 10/15, Investigating the relationship between subjective and objective exertion during a cardiovascular fitness test in minority youth with obesity

Certifications

  • CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, # 86052240, 09/16/15-05/31/26
  • State of Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, # ND 7559, 05/31/16-05/31/27

Timeline

Registered Dietitian

Orlando Health: Arnold Palmer Pediatric Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2020

Clinical Dietitian

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2017

Registered Dietitian Intern (Clinical)

Broward Health Medical Center
03.2015 - 05.2015

Food Service Management Intern

Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
01.2015 - 03.2015

Nutrition/Research Consultant (Community)

Florida International University - Coordinated Internship Program
01.2015 - 07.2015

Attention Control Nutrition Interventionist

Florida International University
12.2014 - 11.2015

Physical Education Teacher

Deer Park & McKitrick Elementary Schools
08.2011 - 12.2012

Physical Education Teacher

Edison Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2011

Fourth Grade Teacher

Edison Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2010

Certified Personal Trainer

Lifestyle Family Fitness
02.2006 - 05.2008

Master of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition

Florida International University

Master of Arts - Physical Education Teacher Education

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, emphasis in Exercise Science (ACSM)

University of South Florida

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