Melissa Underdown Ms, Rdn, Ldn, Cnsc Email & Phone Number

Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States

Sayre, Pennsylvania

Social media management geared on promotion, advertising, and weight management strategies, techniques, and tips. Information based on Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Healthy People 2015-2020 Guidelines.

Williamsport, Pennsylvania Area

• Assess individuals nutritional risk and status to select appropriate nutritional programs for them to implement. • Instructed clients in proper meal preparations, diet therapies and the long term benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs. • Development of educational materials for the clients reference on various health and wellness topics.

Morristown, New Jersey

Clinical Rotation (496 hours)Morristown Medical Center, Davita Dialysis Bridgewater, Morristown Diabetes Center, Foothill Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center• Use of medical records to collect data related to nutrition screening and assessment, including anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, physical, and dietary data.• Development of nutrition assessments with individualized nutrition related goals and interventions with appropriate nutrition care outcome indicators for monitoring and evaluation.• Knowledge of nutrition support, access routes, and support techniques.• Development of diabetic "My Plate" and neutropenic recipe book for patient resource.Entrepreneurial Rotation (224 hours)Greater Shoprite of Morristown, Metlife Bridgewater, Drew University•Performed the Nutrition Care Process in a community setting with an emphasis on incorporating multiple strategies for behavior therapy.•Counseled clients with hypertension, weight management, high cholesterol and other areas of nutrition care.•Translated evidenced based nutrition information into practical nutrition advice for healthy eating, budget friendly, and grocery store tips.Departmental Management (194 hours)Morritown Medical Center•Engaged in activities related to purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory, and production•Participated in management functions including supervising, scheduling, and employee evaluation•Provided employee in-service on food safety and cross contact.Assisted in planning and implementation of annual hospital event (Simply Southern), including menu planning, purchasing, production planning, management, and evaluation.•Completed profit/loss analysis as part of feasibility study and business plan projectsProfessional Development (174 hours)•Completed Evidence Analysis Case Study and evaluated emerging research in the dietetics fieldCommunity Rotation (146 hours)•Designed, implemented, and evaluated presentations for Lycoming Physical Medicine of NEPA

The Green Home; Wellsboro, Pennsylvania

Kelchner Fitness Center

Oversaw fitness or recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment. Taught fitness classes to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, and general fitness of participants. Offered alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness. Planned routines, chose appropriate music, and chose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.

Master’S Degree, Dietetics/Dietitian, 4.0

Bachelor’S Degree, Foods, Nutrition, And Related Services, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Student Dietetic Association; Alpha Sigma Alpha