Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Community Service
References
Certification
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Palina Lancaster

Madison,MS

Summary

Dynamic professional with a diverse background in both clinical and community nutrition. I thrive in a fast paced environment with a desire to be challenged. I have been in roles of guidance and leadership with 17+ years experience in operations, regulatory compliance, child nutrition, writing, health education, and culinary arts.





Overview

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Work History

DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES/RDN

Morrison Healthcare
  • Direct oversight of the daily operations, including procurement, financial reporting, budget management, inventory control, employee training, scheduling, and payroll
  • Monitoring and evaluating the provision of quality, providing cost effective services in compliance with established company standards and regulations, meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines.

Clinical Dietitian

Morrison Healthcare
  • Enhanced patient outcomes through assessing nutritional needs, develops plans of care for outcome, and developing meal plans for patients based on medical conditions and personal preferences
  • Active in organizational goals by participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, QAPI, and Safety
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in various clinical settings.
  • Conduct Performance Standards Data Collection through peer chart audits, and productivity reports.

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

Mississippi University for Women
  • Experience in both graduate and undergraduate classes
  • Boosted collaboration among students with group projects and interactive activities.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
  • Positive feedback from students for semester's taught.

Nutrition Coordinator

Acelero Learning
  • Enhanced staff knowledge on nutrition topics through regular training sessions and workshops, including professional development to stay current with best practices within the industry needs
  • SDOH improving health outcomes through education and assessment
  • Menu writing and needs assessments
  • Coordinated community outreach initiatives such as healthy cooking classes and seminars on specific health issues related to diet, fostering greater public awareness of proper nutrition practices.
  • Parent education provided for parents with children who did not have a healthy BMI, ARFID, or autism
  • Nutrition for EveryBody education and Weight Inclusiveness

COMMUNITY NUTRITION EDUCATOR

Department of Health and Human Services
  • Responsible for the nutrition components of the Women's, Infants, and Children's (WIC) Program, providing nutrition education and assessments to meet regular and therapeutic needs
  • Conducted training and needs analysis including support systems for family members, and involving social services if needed
  • Provided health referrals, breastfeeding education, and served as an advocate to ensure adequate resources were available to clients.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE -

Mississippi University for Women
05.2011

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -

Mississippi State University
05.2006

Skills

  • Publications:

- https://wwwmyamericannursecom/boost-your-mood-with-food/

-https://foodinstitutecom/focus/report-argues-americans-dont-eat-nearly-enough-protein/

  • 1 of 15 RDN's selected through an application process to attend the CDR New Item Writing Workshop for the RD Exam, Rosemont, Illinois
  • Participated as expert content for the grant funded Cancer Beat It! project

-https://extensionmsstateedu/sites/default/files/topic-pdfs/-Health/Health%20Partnerships%20Success%20Stories/cancer_beat_it_final62813_1pdf

Affiliations

  • ACADEMY OF NUTRITION & DIETETICS
  • AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

Community Service

  • Worked with the governor's and mayor's offices promoting National Nutrition Month; multiple years
  • Volunteer at the Mississippi Food Network Warehouse
  • Preceptor for dietetic interns
  • Wrote newspaper articles on nutrition/community health
  • Actively developing educational materials for pre-school age children and their families

References

References Available Upon Request

Certification

ServSafe Certified- Current

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES/RDN

Morrison Healthcare

Clinical Dietitian

Morrison Healthcare

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

Mississippi University for Women

Nutrition Coordinator

Acelero Learning

COMMUNITY NUTRITION EDUCATOR

Department of Health and Human Services

MASTER OF SCIENCE -

Mississippi University for Women

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -

Mississippi State University

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