Megan Cronin, MSc, BSc, RD

Experience

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  Bodywhys - The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Office Assistant

  • Updated the database for national helpline calls and emails• Compiled information and designed new format for training manual• Compiled a database of medical professionals who are part of the BodyWhys network.

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  ​Temple Street Children’s University Hospital

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2013

  Student Dietitian

  • Facilitated supervised outpatient clinics in a variety of areas including diabetes mellitus, weight-management, pediatric alergies, failure to thrive and cystic fibrosis.• Gained a wide variety of supervised clinical experience in the acute area of pediatric dietetics• Facilitated specific outpatient clinics in Temple Street National Metabolic Unit, with specific training in the assessment of PKU patients. • Carried out an information evening for families of newly diagnosed coeliac patients, receiving support and samples from various coeliac organizations in Ireland. • Presented case studies based on observed patients to the dietetic department weekly. • Held a healthy heart awareness day for the hospital staff, providing information sessions and Irish Heart Foundation Funded resources to those in attendance. Show less

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  Curtain Call Stage School

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2016

  Vocal Coach and Performance Teacher, Curtain Call Stage School

  • Working with children from the ages of 5-16 weekly on Saturdays and Sundays. • Teaching of vocal skills, control and performance technique• Assistant director for yearly showcase performance• Teaching of both group and individual performances

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  Human Rights Campaign

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Campaigner & Field Manager (J1 employment)

  • Campaign and Fundraise in various locations in San Francisco• Lodged money into charity account on behalf of the campaign• Trained new volunteers regarding the charity cause and campaigning technique• Organised campaign teams on a daily basis, ensuring all members arrived at and left the designated campaign location promptly and safely

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  Lacoste

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Sales Assistant

  • Provided high standard, one-on-one customer care and assistance• Maintained a clean, safe and well-presented shop floor• Led monthly stock counts with other members of staff

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  Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Student Dietitian

  • Independently managed an increasingly more complex case-load of patients from various wards of the hospital. Rotations included the areas of Medicine for the Elderly, Stroke, Spinals and Orthopedics, Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiology, Transplant, Surgery, GI Surgery, Oncology and Palliative Care.• Liaised with consultants and members of multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of patient care.• Maintained accurate patient records, receiving introductory training in NCPM. • Participated in weekly MDT meetings, depending on the weekly rotation.• Presented case studies based on observed patients to the dietetic department weekly. Show less

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  Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (ANHI)

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  Patient Service Coordinator, Hospital to Home

  • Responsible for the funding and organization of patients transitioning from hospital to home on artificial nutrition• Liaising with the dietitians in hospitals contracted with Abbott to organize training for patients• Responsible for queries and complaints concerning artificial feeding• Responsible for the organization of nursing home visits by contracted dietitians, speech and language therapists and tissue viability nurses

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  Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

  Registered Dietitian

  Basic grade dietitian in Portlaoise regional hospital covering the surgical ward, my case load was primarily made up of liver disease, oncology, palliative care, diabetes, medicine for the elderly, renals and enteral/parenteral feeds. Using this opportunity to establish my professional skills as an independent dietitian, I built on my confidence, efficiency and knowledge of providing best dietetic practice.

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  Abbott

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

  Registered Dietitian

  Provided a dietetic review service with Abbott nutrition to various south side nursing homes benefitting from Abbott products. The Abbott dietetic review service offers a 6-8 week nursing home visit programme, where residents are reviewed in order to maintain optimal nutritional status.

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  Bunge North America

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Human Nutrition and Innovations Intern

  Worked within the food and ingredients sector of Bunge North America. Achieving a role alongside the innovations and marketing teams, I consistently and successfully contributed to forward thinking nutrition based projects. Challenged to contribute and create a series of technology and marketing update on the intersection of food ingredients and human nutrition, I helped guide and advise strategic decisions. Furthermore, I provided human nutrition insights to Food & Ingredient and Corporate Development team members on several company projects. Show less

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  Baxter International Inc.

  Apr 2018 - Feb 2023

  Key Account Manager for Clinical Nutrition (Ireland)

  I am currently working as the key account manager in Clinical Nutrition for Irish Baxter Accounts. Key responsibilities include business forecasting for the year, liaising with dietitians, pharmacists and medical staff to achieve new business and educate medical staff on the Baxter nutrition range. Being the only account manager for Ireland looking after nutrition, my time management, proficiency and task completing skills are sharp and at an excellent standard, allowing me to perform successfully in this role. I am also leading the UKI Clinical Nutrition Team as a Field Trainer, supporting the sales team in their clinical knowledge and communication. Show less

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  Baxter Healthcare Limited

  Feb 2023 - Sept 2024

  Senior Account Manager for Clinical Nutrition (Ireland) at Baxter International Inc.
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  Baxter International Inc.

  Sept 2024 - now

  Western Europe Clinical Nutrition Training Manager