Arlene Nguyen

nguyen.arlene@gmail.com | Westminster, CA | (714) 383-4738

EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Aug 2012May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Food Administration, Overall GPA: 3.70
Option in Food & Dietetics, DPD GPA: 4.0
Presidents Honors List (Spring 2017/Fall 2016/Spring 2015/Fall 2014/Spring 2013)
Deans Honors List (Spring 2016/Fall 2013)

EXPERIENCE
Volunteer at Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Feb 2016July 2017
Delivered 10-20 nutritious meals daily to senior and disabled citizens of Long Beach
Developed friendships with seniors and other volunteers by conversing and sharing thoughts on current topics as
well as displaying concern for clients well-being
Ensured the safety and nutritional care for clients are being appropriately met

Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Fountain Valley, CA Nov 2015Jan 2017

Weekend Cover Lead
Managed a staff of 10 about the required tasks assigned and completed in a timely manner
Administered safety meetings and quizzes about medical nutrition therapeutic diets
Patient Ambassador
Provided nutritional care for 25-40 patients weekly
Clarified with patients about their prescribed diets and obtained meal selections for the day
Collaborated with nurses, doctors, and hospital staff concerning patients dietary needs and questions
Adhered to Sodexo HACCP policies and sanitation procedures in a clinical and foodservice setting

College Volunteer at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, Fountain Valley, CA Sept 2014Oct 2015
Aided inside the Dietary department by maintaining well-stocked sand clean serving stations in the kitchen and
completing paperwork
Presided at the volunteer desk as the Command Post position by managed incoming patients and guiding visitors
through the hospital and communicated with departments around the hospital that required volunteer support
Organized operating rooms prior to surgery and coordinated with nurses and doctors

Floral Assistant at Three Petals, Costa Mesa, CA Aug 2012July 2015

Assisted with preparations of floral and dcor for weddings and special events

ORGANIZATIONS
Student Dietetics Association, Symposium Co-chair Sept 2016May 2017
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Student member Jan 2016Present
Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society, Student member Oct 2015May 2017

SKILLS
Technology
HealthTouch nutrition software
Food Processor nutrition analysis software
Proficient in use of online Google documents, Prezi, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint
presentations
Language
Conversational in Vietnamese
Limited conversational in Spanish