Grace Thomas, MS, RD

Experience

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  Penn State University

  Aug 2017 - May 2019

  Teaching Assistant

  -Nutrition 251, Introduction to Nutrition-Attended weekly lectures to assist students with the information-Graded assignments, projects, homework, and exams-Held review sessions and individual office hours to help students prepare for exams

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  College of Health and Human Development

  Nov 2017 - May 2019

  Research Assistant

  -Recruit, screen, and communicate with potential participants for the study -Conduct preliminary tests and screenings with the participant to collect data-Assist nurses in conducting the blood volume test-Analyze participants blood for certain micronutrients and different phases of their menstrual cycle

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  Morris View Healthcare Center

  May 2018 - Jan 2019

  Diet Technician

  -Assisted patients in selecting their food preferences for various meals-Utilized "Mealtracker" to enter and track dietary information specific to each patient-Offered nutrition education to patients regarding their specific diet order-Promoted healthy eating habits during weekly meetings with certain patients

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  Atrium Post Acute Care of Park Ridge

  Jun 2019 - Feb 2020

  Assistant Director of Food and

  -Planned and supervised the quality of the meal preparation of the Dining Services department-Attended interdisciplinary team meetings and implemented dietary component of residents’ assessments and care plans-Interviewed each resident within 48 hours of admission to obtain specific dietary needs and preferences-Audited and monitored resident meals for correct diet specifications and preferences-Coordinated monthly Food Committee Meetings with all residents to receive feedback and discuss upcoming menus. Show less

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  Saint Elizabeth University

  Jul 2019 - May 2021

  Dietetic Intern

  -Provided individualized medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations utilizing the Nutrition Care Process-Completed clinical rotations in both inpatient and outpatient areas including: Medicine/Medical ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiology, Diabetes, Pediatrics, Oncology, Renal/Liver Transplant, Bariatrics, Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition -Fulfilled a two-week staff relief, focused on nutrition support in the Pediatric ICU-Successfully completed an Evidence Analysis Investigation on the proposed health benefits of organic produced foods versus conventionally produced foods -Delivered nutrition education and counseling to students and alumni of Saint Elizabeth University using Motivational Interviewing for various health conditions-Assisted the Retail Dietitian at ShopRite to provide community-based health interventions through virtual workshops, product merchandising, and educational materials Show less

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  Yyy

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

  Director of Food and Nutrition S

  -Managed responsibility for the purchase of food and supplies within budgetary guidelines -Updated dietary policies and procedures and food service job descriptions to improve department efficiency -Scheduled department personnel appropriately to ensure adequate coverage with minimal to no overtime-Communicated with food service vendors to create an updated four-week cycle menu to better align with residents’ preferences -Provided daily infection control in-services to dietary department throughout COVID-19 pandemic-Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations Show less

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  White Plains Hospital

  Sept 2021 - now

  Registered Dietitian