Meghan Leitschuh
Ooltewah
Summary
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge from nursing school to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Registered Dietitian
Novant Health
Charlotte
12.2022 - 07.2025
- Conducted nutritional assessments of patients, including review of medical history and laboratory results.
- Identified potential risks or complications related to malnutrition or dietary deficiencies.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care plan was followed.
- Developed and implemented nutrition plans tailored to individual patient needs and diagnosis.
Consultant Registered Dietitian
Nutrition Services, Inc
South Bend
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
- Reviewed records and assessed nutritional condition of at-risk residents by recognizing unplanned weight changes and other issues.
- Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of latest research and trends through extended education and professional development courses.
- Developed nutritional assessments and care plans for patients with mildly compromised nutrition levels.
Nutrition Outreach and Education Program Coordinator
Hudson Valley Community Services
Kingston
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Guided clients through SNAP application process, ensuring accurate submissions and improved access to benefits
- Planned and executed recruitment events to raise awareness and increase involvement in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Tracked participant involvement and outcomes in assigned territory, expanding recruiting network through partnerships with community organizations
- Developed detailed training manual for future NOEP coordinators, streamlining onboarding and enhancing program continuity
Education
Dietetic Internship Program - Disease Management/Health Promotion
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition with a Concentration in Dietetics
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01-2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant -
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN06-2026
Skills
- Nutritional assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical nutrition research
- Patient education
- Health promotion strategies
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Oncology Registered Dietitian
Novant Health
12.2022 - 07.2025
Consultant Registered Dietitian
Nutrition Services, Inc
10.2021 - 11.2022
Nutrition Outreach and Education Program Coordinator
Hudson Valley Community Services
05.2019 - 12.2019
Dietetic Internship Program - Disease Management/Health Promotion
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition with a Concentration in Dietetics
Appalachian State University
Undergraduate Research Assistant -
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga