Megan Byrd
Snow Camp,NC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutritionist II
WIC, Randolph County
07.2023 - Current
- Evaluated the nutritional and health statuses of clients, including pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children
- Utilized visual aids and diverse educational materials to guide clients towards adopting healthier lifestyle choices
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments to identify specific needs and develop individualized care plan for a diverse client population
- Reviewed and updated client care plans, ensuring alignment with the latest nutritional guidelines and best practices for WIC's EHR system
Waitress/Hostess/Food Runner
The Eddy Pub
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction by attentively responding to dietary requests and suggesting suitable food options, meticulously communicating allergies or intolerances to kitchen staff
- Ensured the highest standard of food presentation and quality while efficiently serving customers
- Managed guest seating arrangements by accurately gathering customer information, simultaneously maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the dining area
- Enhanced guest experience through engaging in friendly interactions, contributing to a welcoming and enjoyable dining atmosphere
- Facilitated efficient and timely delivery of garnished dishes from kitchen to table, ensuring optimal guest satisfaction with meal promptness
Dietetic Intern
Lexington Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
- 399 applied hours
- Utilized the ADIME process to ensure high-quality patient care
- Completed and interpreted Nutrition Focused Physical Exams to diagnose and document malnutrition
- Charted patient documentation in EPIC electronic health records software
- Performed calculations to acquire patient-estimated energy requirements
- Educated and encouraged patients in cardiac rehabilitation center to adopt a heart-healthy diet
- Presented a case study on the treatment and prevention of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Dietetic Intern
WIC, Randolph
01.2023 - 02.2023
- 269 applied hours
- Operated Crossroads system to document nutrition assessment and education provided to clients
- Collaborated with WIC staff to educate potential vendor
- Consulted and collaborated daily with members of public health such as environmental health, nursing, social services, administration, and WIC director and staff meetings
- Organized an education table on the DASH diet at the Asheboro Public Library
- Coordinated time study documenting client estimated wait times for in-person services at Randolph County WIC office
- Transcribed Mental Health Focus Group dialogue to be used in later Randolph County Health Department reports
Dietetic Intern
Bootcamp
11.2022 - 01.2023
- 259 applied hours
- Collaborated with other dietetic interns to create educational presentations on topics such as the Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession
- Curated meals utilizing the Health Meets Foods Culinary Medicine application for the breastfeeding, infancy, and toddler diet
- Precepted mentees in the evaluation of resumes and personal statements for program acceptance
- Presented NFPE criteria to students utilizing, PowerPoint and a hand dynamometer to assess grip strength
- Graded MNT student examinations
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Haynes
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Led activities for 10 students over the span of 3 summers, totaling 240 cumulative hours
- Guided children safely to camp activity destinations
- Provided nutritious food according to each child’s personal dietary needs, such as diabetes
- Supplied appropriate medication for asthmatic children
- Distributed food at both meal and snack times to ensure energy throughout daily activities
Mentee
UNCG DI/DPD Professional Engagement Mentorship
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed and codesigned a meal plan for Celiac Disease in the mentorship program
- Collaborated with a mentor to prepare a mid-semester presentation that explained the importance of implementing healthy lifestyle measures to prevent diabetes and hypertension
- Submitted recipe on Sweet Potato Fettuccine Pasta for the group, Healthy UNCG
- Organized nonperishables in the MedCenter for Women Food Market food pantry
Nutrition Assistant
Compass Group USA, Division
08.2020 - 12.2020
- 285 Applied hours
- Constructed menu books using OMS software for stations such as Simply Gr8, Bakery, and Pizza
- Served breakfast and dinner to students and staff in the dining hall and to-go program
- Disinfected UNCG dining hall including both table and food-line sanitation service during lunch and dinner hours
- Facilitated end-of-night station breakdown by creating food labels and following SERV safe guidelines for food storage
Hostess and Cashier
Chick-Fil-A
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Catered to customer’s needs by refilling drinks, supplying condiments and utensils, and carrying food to tables
- Accomplished cashier duties that included amplifying guest experience by describing menu options, fulfilling customer orders, and completing monetary transactions
- Greeted customers, sanitized tables, swept and mopped floors, and washed windows as a dining room hostess
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Dietetics
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2022
Dietetic Internship Program - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2023
Skills
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Patient Education
- Prenatal Nutrition
- Gluten-Free Diets
- Postnatal Nutrition
- Community Nutrition
- Heart-Healthy Diets
Leadership and Volunteering
WORSHIP LEADER, February 2019 to September 2023
The Lamb’s Chapel - Burlington, NC
- Assisted in organizing a banquet show which raised $50,000 for students to attend camp
- Actively participated as a soloist every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Served food and set up vocals and instrumentation for weekly services
STUDENT LEADER, August 2018 to September 2023
The Lamb’s Chapel - Burlington, NC
- Coordinated meal planning and snack distribution for students and other leaders
- Conducted students in discussion, drove students home from church when needed, set up bible studies outside of church, and decorated church student warehouse
- Led worship on Wednesday and Sunday nights with the youth worship team
UNCG DIETETIC INTERNSHIP SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR, August 2022 to May 2023
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- 79 applied hours
- Produced social media content for UNCG dietetic intern account utilizing Canva and Microsoft Word software
- Managed social media posting schedule related to various thematic events such as National Nutrition Month, 31 Days of Nutrition Bites, and American Heart Month
- Utilized various research platforms for social media content creation such as Eatright.org and the Nutrition Care Manual to artistically promote current nutrition evidence and research
TWIN LAKES MEMORY CARE VOLUNTEER, January 2014 to May 2016
Burlington, NC
- Volunteered twice monthly at the memory care unit
- Monitored residents while the nurse distributed nightly medicine promptly
- Ambulated residents around the retirement community
- Attempted to lift residents’ spirits while accompanying them in daily activities
Certification
- RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- RDN with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Member of the North Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Timeline
Nutritionist II
WIC, Randolph County
07.2023 - Current
Dietetic Intern
Lexington Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
Dietetic Intern
WIC, Randolph
01.2023 - 02.2023
Dietetic Intern
Bootcamp
11.2022 - 01.2023
Waitress/Hostess/Food Runner
The Eddy Pub
03.2022 - 07.2023
Mentee
UNCG DI/DPD Professional Engagement Mentorship
08.2021 - 05.2022
Nutrition Assistant
Compass Group USA, Division
08.2020 - 12.2020
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Haynes
07.2019 - 08.2022
Hostess and Cashier
Chick-Fil-A
08.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Dietetics
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Dietetic Internship Program - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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