Melissa Branum
North Vernon,IN
Summary
Caring Nutrition Specialist with in-depth knowledge of standard human diets, food science principles, clinical therapeutic nutrition and food system management. Diligent professional offering 3 years of experience in effectively creating client-specific diet plans and menus. Self-motivated and enthusiastic with expertise in understanding ailments related to deficiencies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Specialist
Ohio Valley Opportunities
North Vernon, IN
08.2019 - Current
- 3Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Established and maintained thorough and updated nutritional information, food allergies and special dietary needs data.
- Organized and planned medical nutrition therapy for [Number][Number] patients and residents.
- Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.
- Organized and planned medical nutrition therapy for patients and residents
- Organized and planned medical nutrition therapy for 3 patients and residents
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Scott Co Communications
Scottsburg, IN
08.2006 - 02.2016
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Jennings County EMS
North Vernon, IN
01.2001 - 08.2006
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation. Responded to several daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients
- Responded to over 5 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Ripley County Emergency Ambulance
Versailles, IN
12.1991 - 01.2001
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Responded to several daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients
- Responded to over 5 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients
Education
High School Diploma -
Jennings County High School
North Vernon, IN05.1983
Skills
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Portion Control
- Health Code Compliance
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Nutrition Specialist
Ohio Valley Opportunities
08.2019 - Current
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Scott Co Communications
08.2006 - 02.2016
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Jennings County EMS
01.2001 - 08.2006
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Ripley County Emergency Ambulance
12.1991 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Jennings County High School
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