Amanda Grace Crane, RDN

Permanent: 8 Emerald Drive, Derry, NH 03038

C. (603) 391-1128 E-mail: amandacrane4@gmail.com
Professional Portfolio: http://amandacrane6.weebly.com
Education
University of Virginia Health System (UVAHS), Charlottesville, VA
Dietetic Internship [09/2014-06/2015]
Program Emphasis: nutrition support and pediatrics
Competently administered enteral and parenteral nutrition support to adult and pediatric
populations during 6 weeks of supervised practice in the areas of nutrition support and
pediatrics
Successfully performed nutrition assessment, diagnosis and medical nutrition therapy
interventions for patients in a wide range of disease states including critically and chronically
ill adults and children in the acute care setting
Gained advanced nutrition counseling skills from over 9 weeks of exposure to intensive
counseling sessions at outpatient medical facilities, clinics and community programs
Provided individualized nutrition education to adults and children with a variety of acute and
chronic health conditions
Specialized with high-risk pregnancy and diabetes patient populations in the inpatient and
outpatient setting and developed advanced clinical skills by providing two weeks of staff relief
for Clinical RDs working with oncology and cardiology units in the inpatient setting
Constructed a major clinical and community-based project related to maternal health and
high-risk pregnancy resulting in the development of an educational tool for clinicians and
patients
University of New Hampshire (UNH) Durham, NH
B.S. Nutrition and Dietetics [09/2010-05/2014]
Magna cum Laude
Work Experience
Morrison Healthcare, University of Virginia Health System
Formula Room Technician [09/2014-06/2015]
Interpreted complex diet orders and accurately prepared specialty infant formulas using
sterile practices for critically ill patients in the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units
Morrison Healthcare, University of Virginia Health System
Catering Production Personnel [09/2014-06/2015]
Performed as part of a team to assemble, prepare and serve high-volume catering orders
University of New Hampshire, St. Mary Academy, Dover NH
Health and Wellness Program Coordinator [09/2013-12/2013]
Designed, coordinated and facilitated weekly health and wellness activities and educational
lessons for children in grades 1-4 during physical education class
University of New Hampshire
Research Assistant [01/2013-05/2013]
Collected anthropometrical, biochemical and dietary information for the Young Adult Health
Risk Screening Initiative

Activities and Membership Affiliations

Activities:
Published a review article, Social Media Savvy: Strategies for the Nutrition Expert for the
Virginia Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (VASPEN) Newsletter
Spearheaded two cooking class demonstrations and nutrition lessons for novice college-age
cooks and elderly community members
Developed interactive and engaging health-related learning activities for at-risk adolescent
girls
Presentations:
Healthy Eating on a Budget during Pregnancy University of Virginia Health System 05/2015
Nutrition and Food Marketing to Children University of Virginia Health System 05/2015
Stroke Survivorship Health South Rehabilitation Hospital 02/2015
Nutrition for Bariatric Surgery University of Virginia Health System 12/2014
Healthy Eating lesson for preschool-age children, St. Annes Belfield School 12/2014
Healthy Eating during the Holidays UVA Aquatic Fitness Center 12/2014
Dining with Dementia Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge 10/2014
The Importance of Fiber Jefferson Area Board on Aging 10/2014
Memberships
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Blue Ridge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Certifications and Awards
University Scholar [08/2014]
Justine Erunski Student Service Award [08/2014]
ServSafe [02/2012]
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
UVAHS Phenylketonuria (PKU) Picnic, Charlottesville, VA [06/2015]
Assisted with the preparation of low-protein foods and coordinated games and activities for
children with phenylketonuria and their families
PB+J Fund Volunteer, Charlottesville VA [11/2014]
Organized and collected inventory for food items to be used in over 5,000 meals during the
Holiday Giving event
Virginia Neonatal Nutrition Association (VaNNA) Conference Volunteer [09/2014]
Assisted with providing a smooth and welcoming registration process for VaNNA attendees
University of New Hampshire, Students Promoting Information about Nutrition Program (SPIN)
Co-Leader, Intern [10/2012-05/2014]
Presented and planned various programs concerning nutrition-related topics to college
students, athletes and organizations
Camp Carefree, New Durham, New Hampshire
Diabetes Camp Dietary Aide [08/2013]
Volunteered with children and staff at a summer camp for children with Type 1 Diabetes and
educated children about carbohydrate amounts and serving sizes of food served at meals
Habitat for Humanity, Natchez MS, Albany GA
Co-Leader, Alternative Break Challenge [12/2012-03/2013]
Responsibly oversaw participants as leader of a community service trip during spring break

Amanda Grace Crane

Permanent: 8 Emerald Drive, Derry, NH 03038
C. (603) 391-1128 E-mail: amandacrane4@gmail.com
Professional Portfolio: http://amandacrane6.weebly.com
References
Angie Hasemann, MS, RDN, CSP
Dietetic Internship Program Director
University of Virginia Health System
(434) 924-2348
ajh5j@virginia.edu
Dana Cullen, RD
Assistant Program Director
University of Virginia Health System
(434) 982-4925
dnc4s@virginia.edu
Kara Watts, RD, CSP
WIC Program Supervisor
Thomas Jefferson Health District
(434) 972-6290
Kara.Watts@vdh.virginia.gov
Colette Janson-Sand, Ph.D, RD, LD
Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics
Undergraduate Advisor
University of New Hampshire
(603) 862-1723
chjs@cisunix.unh.edu
Maria Caplan, MS, RD
Health Educator, SPIN Supervisor
University of New Hampshire
(603) 862-4583
Maria.Caplan@unh.edu