Sally Wimberley, MS, RD

Sally Wimberley, MS, RD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Health and Wellness Sciences Program at Lees-McRae College, Assistant Professor

  • Education

    • The Sage Colleges-Sage Graduate School

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Science (M.S.) Nutrition Sciences
    • The Sage Colleges - Russell Sage College

      2013 - 2014
      Dietetic internship Nutrition Sciences

      Distance Dietetic Internship and some graduate coursework

    • North Carolina State University

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nutrition Sciences

      Activities and Societies: NC State Small COED Cheerleading, All Girl Cheerleading Club, Campus Outreach

    • Meredith College

      2012 - 2013
      Verification Statement Dietetics/Dietitian
  • Experience

    • North Carolina State University

      Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
      Student Ambassador

      - Let potential parent and student campus tours of groups 50-100- Assisted with events where university representation was required

    • Varsity Spirit

      Apr 2009 - Aug 2015
      UCA Head Instructor

      - Planned and coordinated activities for hundreds of cheerleaders ages 10-18- Refined existing critical thinking and organizational skills- Adapted to new environments and co-workers in a short amount of time- Led AACCA safety seminars to coaches

    • Whole Foods Market

      Mar 2011 - May 2011
      Prepared Foods Team Member

      - Educated customers on Health Starts Here products- Weighed and tared products for sale- Implemented superior customer service

    • EFNEP

      Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
      Data Analyst

      - Entered youth and adult nutrition survey data- Updated "Eating Well Made SImple" curriculum- Assisted with grant writing

    • Mountain States Health Alliance

      Sept 2013 - Oct 2013
      Dietetic Intern (Clinical Rotation)

      - Completed patient screening, assessment and diagnoses- Wrote progress notes and entered orders- Acquired proficiency calculating enteral and parenteral nutrition support

    • Glenbridge Health and Rehab

      Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
      Dietetic Intern (Long Term Care Clinical Rotation)

      - Conducted medical nutrition therapy and performed follow up evaluations using the nutrition care process- Completed MDS assessments and participated in care plan meetings

    • Lexington Medical Center

      Dec 2013 - Jan 2014
      Dietetic Intern (Clinical Rotation)

      - Conducted nutrition assessments, determined diagnoses, provided nutrition education and counseling- Obtained experience on the med-surg unit and critical care unit- Conducted outpatient diabetes education classes and individual counseling

    • Beaufont Health and Rehab

      Feb 2014 - Apr 2014
      Dietetic Intern (Food Service Management Rotation)

      - Completed a process improvement project that resulted in improved tray line accuracy- Developed a one week menu and theme meal- Led several dietary staff in-service meetings

    • Novant Health

      Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
      Dietetic Intern (Community Rotation)

      - Developed education materials, created presentations and assisted with interviews- Conducted public health screens, grocery store tours, weight loss classes, support groups and other community events

    • Healthcare Services Group, Inc

      Oct 2014 - Feb 2016
      Registered Dietitian
    • VCU Health

      Feb 2016 - Jul 2017
      Registered Dietitian

      Registered dietitian for the Department of Bariatric and GI Surgery at VCU Health.

    • Lees-McRae College

      Aug 2017 - now

      Director of the Health and Wellness Science undergraduate program and assistant professor within the May School of Nursing.

      • Director of Health and Wellness Sciences Program

        Aug 2017 - now
      • Head Cheerleading Coach

        Aug 2017 - now
    • Perennial Home & Health

      Aug 2020 - now
      Founder
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Dietetic Nutritionist

      North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition
    • Registered Dietitian

      Commission on Dietetic Registration
    • ServSafe

      ServSafe
      Dec 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sally Wimberley, MS, RD
      Veteran of the Year Brandi Allen Apr 2014
    • Awarded to Sally Wimberley, MS, RD
      NCSU Cheerleading Coaches Award Harold & Annette Trammel Apr 2011
    • Awarded to Sally Wimberley, MS, RD
      Rookie of the Year Brandi Allen May 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Inter-Faith Food Shuttle on Jan 2009
      Inter-Faith Food ShuttleAssociated with Sally Wimberley, MS, RD
    • Volunteer

      Issued by PLM Families Together on Jan 2010
      PLM Families TogetherAssociated with Sally Wimberley, MS, RD