Tricia Kastelitz
(757) 663-3560 ​KastelitzT@gmail.com 928 Smoke Tree Ln. Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Education
University of New Hampshire Dec. 2018
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics
Dual Major in Ecogastronomy
Illinois State University May 2020
Dietetic Internship

Certifications and Awards

Diet Technician Registered #86145349
ServSafe Manager #15038978
BLS CPR #17XZBJ
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar

Dietetic Internship Experience

The Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shores
Child Nutrition
● Documentation and compliance for Federal Food Programs such as the CACFP
● Community interaction, engagement, and education
● Curriculum creation for varied audiences including clients, staff, and community partners

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare

Outpatient nutrition counseling
● Outpatient individual nutrition counseling primarily focused in diabetes and bariatrics
● Organized and participated in health fairs and group counseling/ classes

Norfolk Public School

NSLP Food Service Management
● Assisted in preparing for NSLP Administrative Review
● Performed tasks related to menu planning, distribution, inventory, POS and TV systems
● Conducted kitchen inspections, focus groups, and nutrition education

Sentara Obici Hospital

Clinical Food Service Management
● Performed tasks such as scheduling, menu planning, and staff training
● Assisted in all areas of the kitchen including production, tray line, cafe, delivery
● Prepared for and participated in health inspections
Clinical Dietetics
● Conducted nutritional assessments on inpatients
● Made individual nutritional recommendations
● Performed nutrition education for patients, family member and medical staff

Research Experience
CHANAS (College Health And Nutrition Assessment Survey)
Research Assistant
● Conducted and recorded data for assessment including anthropometrics, fitness evaluations, lab
values, health, dietary, and lifestyle questionnaires
● Performed fingersticks and processed blood samples using Cholestech machine and software
 
● Data entry into web based management system
Research Certifications: Health and Human research subjects, Bloodborne Pathogens, Cholestech

Work Experience
CHKD (Main Hospital)- Norfolk, VA (Compass/ Morrison) June 2019- Dec. 2019
Formula Technician
● Calculated and prepared formula and donor human milk in accordance with current orders
● Coordinated patient care with various members of the interdisciplinary care team
● Ordering and inventory management
Portsmouth Regional Hospital- Portsmouth, NH (Sodexo) Dec. 2017- May 2019
Diet Clerk/ Nutrition Assistant
● Patient interaction and education
● Coordinated patient care with various members of the interdisciplinary care team
● Screen dietitian consults and assign priority level
● Managing workflow of food service department (average team size of 6-8 individuals)
Webster at Rye (LTC/Acute Rehab)- Rye, NH July 2017- Dec. 2017
Dietary Aide
● Experience with geriatric population and their unique needs
● Ensured compliance with modified texture and medical prescribed diets
● Assessed meal completion percentages and followed standard reporting procedures
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital- New London, CT June 2016- Dec. 2016
Food Service Worker/ Trayline
● Experience with contact precautions procedures
● Food preparation and storage in accordance with safety standards

Leadership Experience
USS New Hampshire Family Readiness Group Member since Oct 2015- Present
Treasurer
● Filed tax paperwork to become a recognized nonprofit and prepared financial statements

Healthcare Systems Skills

Healthstream, Meditech, Epic, C-Board, POS, Manual paper charting