Amy Vu

EDUCATION
University of California, Davis Bachelors of Science in Clinical Nutrition, June 2013 DPD GPA 3.23/4.0, DPD Prof 3.4/4.0 | Deans List Winter 2012

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Knowledge of therapeutic diets, menu planning, and food safety Strong interpersonal skills working as part of a medical team and with diverse patients Self-motivated, resourceful, and values learning and improvement NRFSP Food Safety Manager and CPR Certified

RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
Dietetic Assistant | UC Davis Medical Center October 2013 Present | Sacramento, CA Monitor and assess nutritional intake for patients in a 619 bed hospital. Obtain and modify menu choices for patients on cardiac, renal, and carbohydrate-controlled diets. Communicate patient progress and dietary needs to dietitians and nurses. Accurately process diet orders and tube feed formulas in the dietary office. Perform quality assurance during trayline and ensure patients receive acceptable food. Nutrition Counselor | The Willow Clinic April September 2013 | Sacramento, CA Counseled low-income patients one-on-one on diabetes, high blood pressure, and weight loss. Evaluated diet history of patients and charted information using SOAP notes. Created low-literacy educational materials and affordable recipe cards. Presented PowerPoint on hypertension to educate medical students and clinic volunteers. Nutrition Talk Intern | UC Davis Dining Services April October 2013 | Davis, CA Promoted healthier food choices by educating students through weekly tabling in the dining commons. Developed a 10-week lesson plan to educate about portion control, healthy cooking, balanced diets, etc. Improved handouts by updating information and incorporating modern media. Delegated tasks to volunteers during the initial launch of implementing SPE Certification. Metabolic Kitchen Intern | Western Human Nutrition Research Center July 2012 August 2013 | Davis, CA Prepared large volume of nutrient-controlled meals using HACCP and safe food handling. Followed standardized recipes and strict research protocols to accurately prepare research meals. Interviewed subjects to collect and enter 24-hour dietary recall data. Assisted Research Dietitian in developing research meals.

VOLUNTEER & MEMBERSHIP

Sacramento Food Bank Nutrition Education Program (June September 2012) Delta Epsilon Mu Community Service Chair 2011 (March 2011 June 2013) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Member (2013 2014)