Mary Tayloe Gaskins
Greenville,NC
Summary
Multi-talented Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) with many years of experience in program development, health and wellness counseling, nutrition assessment and patient education in public health, hospitals, wellness and healthcare settings. My background includes using nutrition expertise to help people prevent, treat and manage a variety of illnesses and diseases. Skilled in patient education, menu planning and personal assessments. I am a driven Nutrition professional with additional expertise in Graphic Design with a goal to combine these skill sets to promote healthy lifestyles with creative designs for packaging, advertising, educational brochures and more.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian IV
ECU Health Medical Center / Lifestyle Medicine
Greenville , NC
05.1997 - Current
- Maintain updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Evaluated unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all nutrition-related activities, including medical history, laboratory results and progress notes.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Provided support to family members or caregivers in understanding the importance of proper nutrition for a loved one's health.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
- Educated clients on special diets such as diabetes management, renal disease management or weight control programs.
- Monitored progress of patients in achieving their nutrition goals.
- Conducted nutritional assessments, including anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, and dietary intake analysis.
- Developed individualized nutrition plans to meet the nutritional needs of patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Advertising & Graphic Design
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC08-2024
Master of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-1992
Associate of Arts -
Peace College - Now William Peace University
Raleigh, NC05-1990
Skills
- Interpersonal, Verbal and Written Communication
- Tailored Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Strategies
- Nutrition Recommendations and Patient Education
- Weight and Disease Management (DM, CVD, HF, COPD,)
- Health Assessments
- Taste Testing and Recipe Development
- Evidence-Based Care
- Graphic and Media Design
- Corporate Branding
- Microsoft Office Expertise
- Logo Creation
- Website Design
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere , After Effects and InDesign
- Branding
Certification
- RDN
- LDN
- Certificate of Training in Weight and Obesity Management
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa member at PCC
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) member at PCC
- ECU School of Human Environmental Sciences Department of Nutrition Outstanding Recent Graduate Award 2002
- Peace College Ladies Basketball Team Member
Affiliations
- Advertising and Graphic Design Club at PCC August 2022 - present
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Member since 1992
- NC Dietetic Association Member since 1992
- Pitt Partners for Health Member since 2001
- USTA League Tennis Participant since 2000
- Leader for Girl Scout Troop 3418 2014 - 2018
- Volunteer at Joy Soup Kitchen, ENC Food Band, Hope of GLory Ministries, ... - Ongoing
- Provide nutrition and health related programs to churches, book clubs, health fairs and various civic groups - Ongoing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian IV
ECU Health Medical Center / Lifestyle Medicine
05.1997 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Advertising & Graphic Design
Pitt Community College
Master of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
East Carolina University
Associate of Arts -
Peace College - Now William Peace University
- RDN
- LDN
- Certificate of Training in Weight and Obesity Management
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