Miraj Cole
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Rising graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences with dietetic internship experience across acute care, renal nutrition, and diabetes education. Skilled in nutrition assessment, ADIME documentation, therapeutic diets, and patient education. Seeking entry-level Clinical Dietitian position to deliver evidence-based nutrition care and enhance clinical expertise within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Dining Associate
Morrison Healthcare
17000 Medical Center Drive
09.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely delivery of meals to patients, maintaining a high level of customer service and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient inquiries regarding menu options and nutritional content.
- Served as a liaison between the dietary department and nursing staff, addressing concerns regarding patient nutrition promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with dietitians to ensure compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Assisted in meal preparation and presentation for diverse dietary needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Enhanced team communication through regular updates on menu changes and dietary requirements.
Dietetic Intern
Ochsner Medical Center
1514 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Performed detailed evaluations of nutritional requirements and preferences across diverse patient populations to enhance care quality.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to integrate nutrition into patient care strategies via enteral nutrition.
- Delivered detailed guidance on dietary recommendations aligned with patients' unique health conditions.
- Recorded and analyzed patient progress and outcomes in Epic electronic medical record system.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by managing multiple patient caseloads, prioritizing tasks efficiently to provide timely care and support effectively.
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition, resulting in increased adherence to dietary recommendations and improved health outcomes.
- Expanded knowledge of specialized diets for various medical conditions, allowing for the creation of targeted recommendations that aligned with each patient''s unique needs.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills to convey complex nutritional information in an easily understandable manner for patients and their families.
Education
Master of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Franciscan Missionaries Of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences
Southern Univeristy Agricultral And Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2025
Skills
- Food safety
- Dietary assessment
- Dietary standards
- Dietary evaluation
- Clinical record keeping
- Dietary education
- Nutrition care
- Renal management
- Enteral management
- Parenteral management
Timeline
Dietetic Intern
Ochsner Medical Center
02.2026 - 03.2026
Patient Dining Associate
Morrison Healthcare
09.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Franciscan Missionaries Of Our Lady University
Bachelor of Science - Human Sciences
Southern Univeristy Agricultral And Mechanical College