Maureen Donah, RD

603 North Bronson Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90004 (413) 552-9800 modonah@gmail.com Professional Portfolio: www.maureendonah.weebly.com
EDUCATION: KEENE STATE COLLEGE, Keene, NH Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Nutrition Option, Minor in Art DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY, Dublin, Ireland International Exchange, Fall 2009 CERTIFICATIONS: Registered Dietitian #1087218 ServSafe #7024818; Expiration: April 12, 2015 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Assistant Nutrition Consultant, December 2013-Present MY FIT FOODS, Los Angeles, CA Provide one on one nutrition counseling to clients, including initial and follow-up visits Assist Nutrition Consultant with meal planning, scheduling, and appointment confirmation Direct customers/clients in making proper food choices and monitor incoming inquiries Provide grassroots marketing to local businesses and network with health and fitness facilities Dietetic Intern, September 2012-June 2013 SODEXO DIETETIC INTERNSHIP AT SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP, Southeastern, MA ACEND-accredited program with an emphasis in Nutrition Therapy Completed 20 weeks clinical experience by rotating between 3 community hospital sites, St. Lukes Hospital, New Bedford, MA; Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA; Tobey Hospital, Wareham, MA Assessed patients within multiple practice settings including inpatient, home-care, long-term care, outpatient, and oncology Applied the Nutrition Care Process: assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitor, and evaluation in a diverse patient population Documented accordingly using the electronic medical record Participated in daily Intensivist rounds during 5 weeks in the critical care setting Independently covered medical/surgical floors, cardiovascular ICU, and cardiovascular step-down during 3 weeks staff relief Spent notable week in bariatrics at Southcoasts Bariatrics Surgery Center of Excellence, including surgical observation Planned optional week at the renowned Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA Conducted research project analyzing Glycemic Control in Non-Critically Ill Hospitalized Patients Nutrition Assistant, June 2011-August 2012 COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL, Northampton, MA Responsible for all duties regarding operational and clerical functions for patient menus, which included distribution, collection, and correction according to the patients therapeutic diet order Accountable for supervising the tray line, which involved checking meal items for accuracy and patient allergies Intern, November 2011-December 2011 BAYSTATE HEALTH CENTER, Springfield, MA Collaborated with Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, Lynn C. Henry, RD, CDE at Baystate Pediatric Endocrinology Observed outpatient appointments where children and their families learned how to manage diabetes Attended and organized a Diabetes Education Conference for school nurses from Western Massachusetts Resident Assistant, January 2010-May 2011 OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE KEENE STATE COLLEGE, Keene, NH Enforced school policy to provide a safe living environment for residing students, served as a leader Farm Intern-Nutrition Practicum, May 2010-August 2010 FERTILE FIELDS FARM, Westmoreland, NH Completed 150 hours of supervised work on a three-acre organic farm and CSA partnership program AWARD and MEMBERSHIPS: 2011 Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award Recipient AND Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo Student Host Volunteer, November 6th-9th 2010 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Liaison: August 2010-May 2011 Member: August 2010-Present Member: Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DNS) DPG: May 2013 May 2011 GPA: 3.7