Dana J. Fryer, Ms, Rdn, Cnsc Email & Phone Number

Offer 1:1 nutrition counseling for patients with a variety of medical and nutritional concerns including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Design tailored curriculum for dietitian students preparing for the registered dietitian exam. Provide nutrition lectures to dietetic internship programs, organizations, and companies, most recently covering vitamins and minerals and gastrointestinal diseases.

Boston, Ma, Us

Provide virtual and in-person nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy at Dana Farber Cancer Institute Brighton Satellite clinic. Educate clinic staff & patients on up to date, evidenced based nutrition education via lectures & handouts. Provide advanced nutrition support recommendations when indicated. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, and case managers.

Boston, Ma, Us

Provide instruction for Human Nutrition Science course (Spring 2024) for 165 students.

North Andover, Ma, Us

Provide instruction for Nutrition Counseling and Education course for graduate students in the MS in Nutrition & Human Performance.

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Provide in-person medical nutrition therapy to 8-12 patients daily, specializing in patients with solid organ and head and neck cancers. Conduct nutrition-focused physical exams, evaluating supplements and diet educations. Provide advanced nutrition support recommendations when indicated. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including, physicians, physician assistants, speech language pathologists, nurses, and case managers.

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As a nutrition research assistant I am responsible for interviewing research subjects, calculating research diet, and implementing production and pick up schedules for Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI) research participants. I work closely with the CCI dietitians to implement and monitor nutrition research protocols and provide ongoing dietary assistance for subjects participating in CCI protocols.

Boston, Ma, Us

Completed 1200+ supervised practice hours over 29 weeks at a 514 bed, level 1 trauma center. Including 15 weeks of clinical experience, including three weeks of hands on nutrition support training. Conducted four weeks of independent clinical staff relief on geriatric, cardiology and renal inpatient units. Completed independent assessments, follows up, and consult visits with patients. Assessed need for oral nutrition supplements and nutrition support. Provided patients with diet education and reviewed community resources, such as outpatient Registered Dietitians and BMC’s food pantry, when indicated. Presented a case study on a home TPN patient with scleroderma. Topics included in the presentation were patient course, current research and recommendations for preventing malnutrition in patients with this condition BMC RD’s, including the clinical nutrition manager of the hospital.

Responsible for the organization's development and management: event planning (specifically member meetings, board meetings, Yearly Kick-Off Event, Dietetic Internship Workshop, and Career Development Workshop), evaluation of progress, guidance of members, marketing, facilitating networking opportunities for dietetic students and professionals in the field, establishing relationships with community nutrition organizations, and working in conjunction with the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND).

Boston, Ma, Us

Assist faculty in the administration of the graduate and undergraduate Medical Nutrition Therapy II course.

Boston, Ma, Us

Create and manage an overall social media strategy that supports program goals, drives brand awareness and acquisition, and builds our digital community. Engage daily with the communities within BU, Sargent, and beyond - answering questions and continuing the conversation. Maximize traffic, engagement, and growth potential across all platforms, with a high focus on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Post content daily to social media platforms, including live coverage of the program’s events, classes, clinical placements, etc. Work cross-functionally with the Communications Manager and Director, Programs in Nutrition.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Visit up to 60 patients on traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury units daily to help them understand their current diet's texture and nutrition parameters. Assist patients in picking meals that satisfy their diet's criteria. Collaborate closely with RDs to order supplements and share pertinent patient nutrition information. Input information on Computrition and review pertinent patient information on Epic software.

Observe patient sessions in order to learn proper nutrition counseling techniques from Dr. Judith Mabel RD. Help to create and manage social media presence on various social media platforms (Facebook, Linked-In, Blog) to increase client base.

Boston, Ma, Us

As Student Manager I am tasked with managing the student workers of the Boston University George Sherman Union food court. Responsibilities also include running cash registers, managing 20 students per shift, and maintaining a high level of customer service.

Boston, Ma, Us

Prepare and serve cuisine to students and staff during the academic year and provide a positive dining experience with quality customer service.

Boston, Ma, Us

Assist in conducting research for clinical research trials investigating food motivation pathways and cognitive functions in obesity and low-weight eating disorders under Dr. Elizabeth A. Lawson. Participate in lab meetings, help prepare for study visits, and assist with data collection, data entry and filling.

New York, Us

• Assist customers with their purchases • Maintain a neat and orderly appearance of the store• Manage of my own cash register and including counting and verifying cash and checks received during the day• High School Brand Ambassador for Trumbull High School• Social Media Specialist of the Trumbull Aeropostale store responsible for controlling the store's Instagram account

Master'S Degree, Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services

Bachelor'S Degree, Dietetics/Dietitian