Grace Duffy, MS, RD, LDN

Grace Duffy, MS, RD, LDN

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Outpatient Dietitian at Mercy Medical Center

  • Education

    • University of Delaware

      2016 - 2017
      Dietetic Internship

      Completed all dietetic internship requirements in April 2017.

    • University of Delaware

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Dietetics Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Study Abroad (Dietetics) in Hawaii - Winter 2015

    • University of Saint Joseph

      2023 - 2025
      Master's degree Human Nutrition
  • Experience

    • Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc.

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Assistant Site Coordinator

      Packed meals for daily distribution, maintained food safety, delivered meals to clients, and supervised volunteers.

    • Payless

      Jun 2013 - May 2016
      Sales Associate

      Maintained customer service and generated sales.

    • Health Promotion on Call

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Nutrition Intern

      Volunteered as a Nutrition Intern for a nutrition private practice staffed by 2 Registered Dietitians. Developed and delivered a presentation on Food, Mood, and Stress. Developed interactive educational nutrition material and evaluation tools. Wrote and posted online nutrition blogs and updated company website.

    • ChristianaCare

      Oct 2014 - May 2016
      Food & Nutrition Services Volunteer

      Prepared food items and assembled ready foods for patient trays. Delivered food trays to patients’ units and rooms. Read menu items to patients for selection.

    • University of Delaware

      Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
      Undergraduate Research Volunteer

      Volunteered or the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) at the University of Delaware. Conducted research to find best practice models for the combination model of grocery store and food hub to make recommendations for utilizing a land plot in Wilmington, DE.

    • University of Delaware

      Aug 2015 - Feb 2017

      Conducted research project with faculty advisor on the prevalence of botanical dietary supplements in the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS) study. Published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Duffy GF, Shupe E, Kuczmarski MF, Zonderman AB, Evans MK. Motivations for botanical use by socioeconomically diverse, urban adults: does evidence support motivation? J Altern Complement Med. February 2017, ahead of print. doi:10.1089/acm.2016.0224. Show less

      • Undergraduate Student Researcher

        Jun 2015 - Feb 2017
      • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2015 - May 2016
    • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

      Aug 2015 - May 2016
      Student Liaison

      Communicated between the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), the Delaware chapter of the AND, and the University of Delaware student nutrition club.

    • University of Maryland Medical Center

      Jul 2017 - Sept 2023
      Clinical Dietitian II

      - Performed initial nutrition assessments and follow-ups for inpatient adults at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center multi-trauma and neuro-trauma ICUs and IMCs- Provided nutrition support recommendations: manage enteral and parenteral nutrition, including adjusting electrolytes in TPN orders- Attended multidisciplinary rounds 2-3 times weekly with MDs, infectious disease practitioners, nursing, and pharmacists- Preceptor for UMMC's dietetic internship: precepted 2-week trauma rotation and 1 month foodservice rotation Show less

    • Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

      Sept 2023 - now
      Registered Dietitian

      Providing outpatient nutrition care for bariatrics, endocrinology, and cancer patients

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ServSafe

      National Restaurant Association
      Oct 2014
    • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)

      NATIONAL BOARD OF NUTRITION SUPPORT CERTIFICATION INC
      Nov 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Grace Duffy, MS, RD, LDN
      Mary Clayton Bentley Award University of Delaware May 2016 An award to a senior nutrition major in the Nutrition Program who excels in scholarship, leadership, and services to the University or the community.
    • Awarded to Grace Duffy, MS, RD, LDN
      Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietetics Student Award Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Apr 2016 An award to an individual graduating from a Didactic Program in Dietetics which recognizes emerging leadership, professional potential, and achievement in an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved dietetics education program.
    • Awarded to Grace Duffy, MS, RD, LDN
      Delaware Dietetic Association Student Award Delaware Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Apr 2016
    • Awarded to Grace Duffy, MS, RD, LDN
      Nutrition & Dietetics Award for Juniors University of Delaware May 2015 This award was presented to one or more junior students in the University of Delaware Nutrition Program. These students exhibit commitment to the major by leadership and service in nutrition related activities and exhibit academic excellence.
    • Awarded to Grace Duffy, MS, RD, LDN
      Women of Promise Dinner Attendee - Mar 2015 Tenured female faculty members from the University of Delaware invite outstanding undergraduate/graduate women to attend a dinner sponsored by the University. The goal of this dinner is to promote a mentoring relationship and encourage the students' success in and out of the classroom.
    • Awarded to Grace Duffy, MS, RD, LDN
      Dean's List University of Delaware Aug 2012 Made Dean's List for all semesters as an undergrad (Fall 2012-Spring 2016)
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Project Sunshine on Aug 2012
      Project SunshineAssociated with Grace Duffy, MS, RD, LDN