ANDREA GAMBER, RDN, LDN

1701 N Front St Apt 2 Harrisburg, PA 17102 P: 717-341-9327 gamberandrea@gmail.com

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EDUCATION
Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, GPA:3.8/4.0; Magna Cum Laude

May 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE
Clinical Dietitian, Inpatient and Outpatient, Penn State Health St. Joseph, Reading, PA, June 2014 - Present
Assess patients nutritional status, calculate nutrition support recommendations and document Medical
Nutrition Therapy on a general medical surgical floor and critical care unit.
Conduct disease-specific diet education in an acute-care setting with the patient and/or family members.
Complete nutrition assessments for patients at Haven Behavioral Health Hospital as needed.
Counsel children, adolescents and adults in an outpatient setting for nutrition related diagnoses such as
obesity, failure to thrive, anorexia nervosa, food allergies, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
Coordinate with local outpatient offices to conduct cooking demos, nutrition and weight loss classes
Covered a dietitians maternity leave in the outpatient Diabetes Management Services office
Dietitian & Assistant Food Service Director, The Nutrition Group at Central Dauphin School District
Harrisburg, PA, January 2015 July 2015
Assist in directing total food service operation in accordance with policies and procedures of the USDA
Develop monthly school lunch menus in accordance with the federal guidelines
Recruit, hire and train new employees
Event planning and development
Communicate with school nurses and parents regarding students special dietary needs
Promote and conduct nutrition education across 19 school buildings
Catering Server, The Greenfield Restaurant and Bar, Lancaster, PA, May 2009 May 2014
Assisted in food preparation, presentation and service to groups ranging from 200-500 people.
Nutrition Assistant, Community Action Program of Lancaster County, Lancaster, PA, May - August 2012
Utilized Spanish speaking skills to communicate the purpose and process of Farmer Market Checks.
Executed two staff presentations during in-service days.
Received two Excellence in Customer Service awards.
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA September 2013 August 2014
Documented Medical Nutrition Therapy in a 180-bed general medical surgical hospital for patient
populations with varying medical conditions including Gastrointestinal, Cardiology, Diabetes, Nutrition
Support, Pulmonary and Renal. Additional experiences in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Oncology and Neurology
Collaborated with 4 Clinical Dietitians to conduct chart reviews, nutritional assessments and patient
education while interacting with a multidisciplinary team.
Responsible for 1-2 floors of patients during a 2-week clinical staff relief.
Developed and executed a case study report and presentation using evidence based research from medical
and nutritional journals involving in-depth information on concurrent modes of nutritional care for a
specific disease state to an audience of 5 Registered Dietitians

COMMUNITY ROTATION- 200 hours

Community sites throughout Reading, Lancaster, Harrisburg and Easton, PA
Instructed a nutrition class for diabetes education through St. Joseph Medical Center Outpatient Services.
Managed an educational booth, representing St. Joseph Medical Center at 7 community health fairs.
Developed educational materials for the Gluten Intolerance Group of Southcentral, PA.
Partnered with Cooking Matters at The Store and the Community Action Program of Lancaster County to
organize and lead 4 grocery store tours for underprivileged families.
Created educational poster displays, games, newsletters and presentations for groups throughout the life
span at organizations including Lancaster Head Start, Daniel Boone Middle School, Easton Middle
School, Garden Spot Village Retirement Home, and Reading Area Girl Scouts.
FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT ROTATION- 200 hours
Capital Blue Cross, Harrisburg, PA
Engaged in projects involving food production, catering, marketing, budgets, sanitation and safety, and
human resources.
Planned, organized and executed a themed meal with 4 courses for 500 people.
Identified foodservice safety issues, observed and analyzed the problems and implemented solutions
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Central PA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Co-chair of Professional Development, March 2015 Present
Facilitate planning for membership meetings and other continuing education activities or meetings
Develop the Program Planning Committee and delegate tasks
Create and distribute brochures and registration information for each meeting
Apply for and submit CEU forms to the CDR
Salvation Army, Harrisburg, PA, February - April 2012
Instructed nutrition curriculum, and conducted cooking demonstrations and culinary preparation at
Steelton High School.
Food for the Hungry, Bolivia, July 2011, 2012
Participated in on-site sanitation and nutrition classes for 100 children and adults, participated in health
fair and culinary contest. Prepared 10 Messiah College students for trip.
Project SHARE Food Bank, Carlisle, PA, August - October 2011
Assisted in warehouse duties such as sorting and food distribution. Served as leader for a team of 6
college students participating in service at the food bank.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Central Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics board member
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics member
The Vegetarian Didactic Practice Group member
Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine Didactic Practice Group member
ServSafe Certified
NIH Protecting Human Subject Participants certified
SCHOLARHIPS/HONORS
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Col. Miriam E. Perry Goll Memorial Scholarship- 2013
Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship- 2013
The Mary Ann and Jack Mihok Scholarship at Messiah College- 2012
Lancaster Farm and Home Foundation Scholarship- 2009
Lancaster New Eras Teen of the Week- 2009