Cecelia Catena

22 Terrace Street, Wilkes Barre PA 18702 | cececatena@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA, Masters of Health Sciences 2019-current
Dietetic Intern 2019-present
The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics 2017
Dietetics Major 2013-2017, Nursing Major 2012-2013
Deans List 2013, DPD GPA: 3.0
Nazareth Area High School, Nazareth, PA, 2008-2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dietetic Intern - August 2019 - present, Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA
- Wilkes Barre General Hospital clinical and food service dietetic intern
- Commission on Economic Opportunity community dietetic intern
- Weight and Wellness Center community dietetic intern
Nutritionist/Coach - November 2018 - May 2019, Salus Integrative Medicine, Paso Robles, CA
- Provide nutrition education including customized meal plans, grocery lists and healthy
recipes for clients.
- Develop and present group and individual education sessions on weight loss, food sensi-
tivities, chronic disease management, and general health.
Dietetic Technician - May 2018-October 2018, Department of State Hospitals- Atascadero,
Atascadero, CA
- Assisted clinical dietitians in the development and implementation of nutrition care plans
for patients, monitored patients adherence and acceptance of diet, demonstrated ability to
work in a stressful physical, mental, and emotional environments.
Dietetic Assistant - Summer 2014 and Summer 2017, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital,
Allentown, PA
- Assisted clinical dietitians with nutrition education and nutrition care plans for patients in
both long term and acute care settings.
- Researched nutritional studies and developed presentations for education on general
health and management of chronic diseases and metabolic disorders.
- Gathered data on patient satisfaction regarding diet and nutritional counseling services.
Site Review Associate - Summer 2017-present, EC Services LLC, Phoenix, AZ
- Performed site reviews for medical providers assuring compliance with the American
Disabilities Act.
- Worked with health professionals and office managers to determine if the health facility
is handicap accessible and in alliance with credentialing needs.
Diet Office Assistant - Summer 2016, Sodexo- Easton Hospital, Easton, PA
- Handled diet office phone calls regarding nutrition questions and patients’ orders.
- Called patients for each meal, while being aware of the patients’ dietary restrictions such
as heart healthy, diabetic, or mechanical soft diets.

COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Dietetic Volunteer, Jessamine County Health Department, Jessamine County, KY, September
2017- December 2017
Food Bank Volunteer, Nazareth Food Bank, Nazareth, PA, Summer 2017
Dietetic Volunteer, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lexington KY, January 2017-April 2017
Campus Kitchen Volunteer, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY, October 2016-February
2017
Catholic Church Volunteer, Newman Center, Lexington, KY, November 2015-April 2016
Medical Mission Volunteer, Operation Smile, Inner Mongolia, China, June 2011
Religious Education Volunteer, Holy Family Parish, Nazareth, PA, October 2011-April 2012

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE:

Held many summer jobs throughout college and high school in food service and care giving
roles. Details provided upon request.

PROFESSIONAL & EXTRACURRICULAR MEMBERS:

Member of Lehigh Valley Dietetic Association, 2019-present
Member of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2015-present
Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), Chicago 2017, Philadelphia 2019
UK Student Dietetic and Nutrition Association, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 2017
Girls Varsity Tennis Team, Nazareth Area High School, Nazareth, PA, 2008-2012 and Team
Captain 2011-2012

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS:

Travelers Protection Altruism Award for Medical Mission to Mongolia, Nazareth, PA
ServSafe Food Handlers Permit, Atascadero, CA
CPR Certification, Paso Robles, CA
Defensive Driving Certification, Atascadero, CA

SKILLS & QUALITIES:

Proficient in Microsoft Office - PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook
Proficient in Citrix Software- Nutritional Database
Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Goal-oriented, personable, compassionate, and dependable

REFERENCES:
Provided upon request