Melissa Thomas
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Driven Nutrition and Dietetics Professional with broad range of experience in program development, health and wellness counseling and patient education. Highly skilled in designing individualized plans to help clients achieve nutrition and weight loss goals, manage chronic diseases and enhance personal wellness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian
Novant Health
09.2014 - Current
- Provided outpatient nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy for adult and pediatric patients.
- Guided patients on diabetes, prediabetes, GLP-therapy, weight management, PCOS, cardiovascular health, and other nutrition-related conditions.
- Delivered individualized nutrition support for celiac disease, food allergies, and gastrointestinal conditions, addressing diverse dietary needs.
- Developed evidence-based nutrition recommendations tailored to medical conditions, preferences, and goals, facilitating patient adherence.
- Adapted education and counseling for telehealth care, enhancing access to virtual nutrition services.
Dietitian
Forsyth County WIC / Health Department
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Delivered nutrition services in public health and WIC settings, enhancing nutrition education and addressing nutritional needs of women, infants, and children.
- Counseled WIC participants on nutrition, breastfeeding, and healthy food choices.
- Assessed dietary needs during Health Department clinic visits.
- Interpreted WIC policies and eligibility guidelines for participant services.
Dietitian
Catawba County Public Health
11.2010 - 03.2012
- Conducted nutrition assessments for WIC participants at county health department clinics.
- Completed nutrition education sessions for women, infants, and children.
- Provided breastfeeding counseling and support for mothers and infants.
- Supported community nutrition services and education for individuals and families in public health setting.
Dietitian — IN4KIDs Clinical Research Study
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center / Duke University
03.2009 - 11.2010
- Supported IN4KIDs clinical research study funded by North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund, focusing on childhood obesity interventions.
- Collaborated with children and families to implement strategies for preventing and treating obesity-related diseases.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and wellness.
- Developed individualized meal plans based on patient goals, medical history and dietary restrictions.
- Performed full nutritional assessments.
Nutritionist
Forsyth County Health Department
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Delivered nutrition services to improve community health outcomes in county public health setting.
- Provided nutrition counseling for county health department clients and families.
- Conducted dietary assessments and reviewed food intake records.
- Developed meal plans for special health and wellness needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Foods and Nutrition
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01-2007
Skills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Telehealth nutrition
- GLP-Nutrition counseling
- Diabetes counseling
- Evidence based care
- Counseling skills
- Food allergy management
- Gastrointestinal nutrition
- Renal nutrition
- Pregnancy nutrition
- Individualized support
- Bariatric nutrition
- Pediatric nutrition
- Weight management
Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
Novant Health
09.2014 - Current
Dietitian
Forsyth County WIC / Health Department
03.2012 - 01.2014
Dietitian
Catawba County Public Health
11.2010 - 03.2012
Dietitian — IN4KIDs Clinical Research Study
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center / Duke University
03.2009 - 11.2010
Nutritionist
Forsyth County Health Department
09.2008 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Foods and Nutrition
Appalachian State University