Kaci A. Pleasants

Kaci A. Pleasants 4 Wragg Square, Apt. A (336) 692-2599 Charleston, SC 29403 [email protected]

Objective To obtain an entry-level clinical dietitian position where I am able to optimize patient outcomes by utilizing and building upon my medical nutrition therapy and counseling skills.

Education University of North Carolina Greensboro- Greensboro, NC Master of Science in Nutrition Science- Registered Dietetic Concentration 05/2011 GPA 4.0 NC State University- Raleigh, NC Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science 12/2008 Deans List, GPA 3.3

Dietetic Internship Medical University of South Carolina-Charleston, SC 08/2011-Present Clinical Emphasis  Provided MNT and education to acute care patients within a variety of clinical services including: cystic fibrosis, renal disease, digestive diseases, and cancer utilizing the nutrition care process.  Engaged in multidisciplinary and nutrition support rounds within a Level I trauma/teaching hospital.  Provided staff relief coverage for inpatient heart and vascular disease, oncology, and digestive disease services.  Increased MUSC’s Wellness & You menu items’ awareness and sales through educational table tents, MUSC broadcast messages, and social media announcements.  Assessed the quality and availability of food in a Charleston community; presented findings at the 2012 South Carolina Dietetic Association annual meeting.  Managed interns in launching the Charleston County School District’s Recipe Contest.  Pursuing additional training in employee wellness at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and in MNT within a private practice setting.

Work Related Experience Medical University of South Carolina-Charleston, SC 07/2011-03/2012 Call Center Attendee  Processed patient meal requests through Sodexo’s “At Your Request” program.  Managed dietary restrictions according to patient diet orders.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine- Winston-Salem, NC 09/2010-08/2011 Student Research Assistant  Participated in a professional team environment as part of the NEW Lifestyle study research staff.  Directed focus groups and trained participants for the “Photovoice as a Tool for Overweight Patients Facing Bias and Barriers” video.  Co-authored a brief nutrition paper.  Developed and edited nutrition education modules for medical students.

UNCG Department of Nutrition- Greensboro, NC 01/2009-05/2011 Graduate Assistant  Managed undergraduate students during food science labs.  Utilized creative and analytical skills to develop and grade food science labs as well as student assignments.  Conducted nutrition lectures to over 200 students in the Introduction to Nutrition course.

American Diabetes Association, Camp Carolina Trails- King, NC 06/2010, 06/2011 Nutritionist  Educated diabetic children on meal planning and lifestyle management via various camp activities.  Assembled snack baskets and managed gluten-free meal tables.

Volunteer Related Experience Moses Cone Hospital-Greensboro, NC 06/2009-06/2011  Conducted patient satisfaction surveys, test trays, and meal rounds for foodservice.  Trained and supervised new volunteers in nutrition volunteer services.  Developed educational materials for National Nutrition Month, recipe books for the Women’s Center, and calorie information sheets for the food service department.

Honors and Professional Achievements  Awarded best in class by professor and peers for nutrition proposal plan, “Cook Your Way to a Healthy Life”, 04/2011  UNCG Nutrition Department’s Susan Ramsey Johnston Ferguson Scholarship Recipient, 04/2010  NCSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Showcase Representative, 11/2008  University of North Carolina Wellness Center Catch a Star Award Recipient, 06/2008

Professional Memberships  Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2011-Present  Member of the Charleston Trident Dietetic Association, 2011-Present

Certifications and Skills  CITI Research Training  ServeSafe Certified  Proficient with Sodexo’s Health Touch computer program and Microsoft Office Programs  Strong public speaking, management, and communication skills