JADA K.

LINTON
2271 Moondance Ln, Marietta GA 30062• (704) 641-5276 • Jada.Linton@gmail.com

Education
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY August 2018
B.S. Dietetics

Academic Achievements/ Honors

Academic Scholarships: College of Agriculture, Abby L. Marlatt Scholar, AFLV Silent Auction Scholar, William C. Parker Scholar, Project 3.0
Achievements Scholar, Kentucky Bluegrass Scholar
Deans’ List: Fall 2014, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Summer 2018

Honors HES Student Excellence Award, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, UK Homecoming Queen 2018, UK Greek Woman of the Year
2018

Work Experience
Emory Decatur Hospital, Clinical Dietitian September 2018- Present
 Provided clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention to
patients/residents.
 Ensured patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources.

University of Kentucky Coordinated Program, Dietetic Intern January – July 2018

The Coordinated Program meets knowledge requirements and competencies for dietitians in the clinical, community and food systems management domains.
Accredited by ACEND, the program includes ~3.5 years of academics and ~8 months of supervised practice. One of 14 students selected for program.

Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY May 7- July 27, 2018

Owensboro Public Schools, Owensboro, KY March 5- April 27, 2018
James Brown Graham Cancer Center, Louisville, KY January 16- March 2, 2018

 Demonstrated effective communications skills for clinical and customer services in a variety of formats and settings.
 Demonstrated professional writing skills in preparing professional communications.
 Performed the Nutrition Care Process and use standardized nutrition language for individuals, groups and populations of differing ages and health status, in a variety
of settings.
 Demonstrated active participation, teamwork and contributions in group settings.
 Developed nutrition education materials that were culturally, age appropriate, and designed for the educational level of the audience.
 Demonstrated a high standard of professional responsibility through continuous service to the community by applying leadership principles.

Sodexo, Lexington, KY, Healthcare Hostess October 2017-December 2017

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Resident Advisor August 2015 - January 2018

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY May 2016 - July 2016

Temporary Paraprofessional, Cooperative Extension Service/ USDA
 Helped raise the awareness of basic skills necessary to raise healthy families on limited incomes.
 Planned and taught lessons for the Superstar Chef Program, wrote success stories summarizing each class period.
 Provided nutrition education to SNAP-ED (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) recipients and limited resource audiences.

Leadership
National PanHellenic Council, President September 2016 - December 2017
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, August 2016 - December 2017
Chaplain and Community Service Committee