Sara Muschkin
Registered Dietitian
Cleveland, OH
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center
New York, New York
06.2019 - Current
- Provide MNT in outpatient clinic for patients undergoing BMT and with GYN/brain/hematologic cancers
- Create 35 page BMT education material as well as material for various health conditions and diet modifications
- Instruct participants on nutrition for national radio show and in clinic Multiple Myeloma Support Group
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient comorbidities and food allergies.
Clinical Dietitian
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided MNT in outpatient clinic for patients with Sickle Cell disease and breast/GU/GYN/lung/brain cancer
- Conducted nutrition therapy assessments in outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology clinic for ages 0+
- Developed and led educational cooking classes and seminars for breast cancer patients and survivors
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
Case Western Reserve University Coding Bootcamp
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided MNT in outpatient clinic for patients with Sickle Cell disease and breast/GU/GYN/lung/brain cancer
- Conducted nutrition therapy assessments in outpatient pediatric hematology/oncology clinic for ages 0+
- Developed and led educational cooking classes and seminars for breast cancer patients and survivors,
- Gained proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Node, and My SQL
- Received award for “Meet Me in the Middle” built using JavaScript & Google Maps API; voted best project
Intern
Naturhouse
Madrid
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Analyzed composition and function of ingredients in dietary supplement formularies
- Standardized nutrition education material for clients based on global dietary guidelines
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
Dietetic Intern
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Dietetic
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Completed 8 weeks in adult medical/surgical rotations at UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Taught a medically supervised weight loss class of 20+ bariatric surgery candidates
- Managed general hematology/oncology floor for 4 weeks while ensuring nutritional care for 40+ patients
- Research and Development
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outpatient Oncology Outcomes Research
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Developed study to document the relationship between proactive and reactive nutrition care in oncology patients
- Collaborated with oncology experts to create a research proposal on the role of the dietitian and disease outcomes
Project Coordinator, Nutrition Intern
Children’s Hunger Alliance
Columbus, Ohio
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Created 1350 educational nutrition kits for CARES program and homecare providers
- Organized, collected, analyzed and reported data for 15 interns at various sites in the Summer Feeding Program
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
Nutrition Counselor
Camp Ho Mita Koda
Newbury, Ohio
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Created education material with an emphasis on carbohydrate counting for children ages 8-15 with diabetes
- Assisted in regular and gluten-free meal preparation and service for 100 campers and staff
Nutrition Instructor
Local Matters
Columbus, Ohio
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Taught children ages 4-10 gardening techniques, food preparation, and basic nutrition education
- Educated 15 adults about healthy eating practices in a cooking class during the holiday season
Dietary Aide
Wesley Glenn Retirement Community
Columbus, Ohio
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Ensured food safety and provided meals to over 20 residents in the rehabilitation and dementia units
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH 09.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition: Dietetics, Spanish Linguistics
The Ohio State University
09.2010 - 05.2015
Certification
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center
06.2019 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2019
Case Western Reserve University Coding Bootcamp
09.2017 - 05.2019
Intern
Naturhouse
04.2017 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Nutrition
Case Western Reserve University
09.2015 - 12.2016
Dietetic Intern
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Dietetic
08.2015 - 07.2016
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outpatient Oncology Outcomes Research
08.2015 - 08.2016
Nutrition Instructor
Local Matters
09.2013 - 12.2014
Project Coordinator, Nutrition Intern
Children’s Hunger Alliance
06.2013 - 07.2014
Nutrition Counselor
Camp Ho Mita Koda
06.2013 - 07.2014
Dietary Aide
Wesley Glenn Retirement Community
07.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition: Dietetics, Spanish Linguistics
The Ohio State University
09.2010 - 05.2015