M A RY C AT E S J O H N S O N

300 KENWOOD AVE #2, DELMAR, NY 12054 518-428-1405 MARY..CATES.JOHNSON@GMAIL.COM HTTP://MARYCATESJOHNSON.WEEBLY.COM

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time clinical dietitian position that provides opportunity for career advancement in a high-quality
healthcare organization.

EDUCATION
Aramark Distance Learning Dietetic Internship, Albany Medical Center - Albany, NY
Nutrition Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Sage Graduate School - Troy, NY, GPA: 3.91
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-Allied Health, Messiah College - Mechanicsburg, PA, GPA: 3.27
Study Abroad Program, Cheltenham, England, University of Gloucestershire, August-December 2010
January Term Abroad, North Island, New Zealand, Messiah College, January 2009

May 2016
December 2014
December 2010

EXPERIENCE
Nutrition Assistant, Albany Medical Center - Albany, NY
May 2013-August 2015
Assisted with screening inpatients for nutrition risk and poor PO consults, providing low-risk diet education, and calculating
calorie counts
Performed patient satisfaction surveys, food quality tests, unit audits, infant formula preparation and inventory maintenance
Provided assistance to patients regarding meal selections according to diet orders, food allergies, and preferences
Created competency tools and handbook for efficiently orienting and training new employees
Analyzed and edited hospital and day care cycle menus for meals containing allergenic ingredients
Proposed updated post-bariatric surgery patient menus to comply with hospital protocol
Developed strong working knowledge of Soarian Clinical, CBORD, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Patient Care Associate, Albany Medical Center - Albany, NY
January 2011-May 2013
Managed care for patients with diverse medical needs and various cultural backgrounds on a Medical/Surgical Unit
Documented vital signs, recording intake and output, collecting specimens, and reporting patient condition
Maintained patient cleanliness, safety, comfort, and mobility with health care team

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Secretary, Sage Colleges Nutrition Club - Troy, NY
May 2013-May 2014
Organized
and
participated
in
club
events,
fundraisers,
and
volunteer
activities

Managed all club documents, including meeting minutes, attendance records, flyers, newsletters, and email communications
Initiated branding strategy to promote club and activities through creation of logo and promotional materials
Co-Director, Troy Against Childhood Hunger - Troy, NY
January-April 2013
Applied
for
and
received
competitive
grant
used
to
raise
funds
and
awareness
for
childhood
hunger

Coordinated over 40 volunteers, Sodexo employees, and local businesses to support fundraiser that raised over $1,700 for the
Hope 7 Food Pantry
Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm - Kinderhook, NY
September-October 2014
Cultivated the vegetable garden and tended to animals to prepare for an on-the-farm culinary program for children and youth
Participated in teaching over 40 school children food cultivation and preparation at the Garden Soup program
Double H Ranch - Lake Luzerne, NY
July 2013-July 2014
Assisted dietitians with assessments of campers with life-threatening illnesses regarding their specific dietary needs
Reviewed weekly menus for potential allergenic ingredients
Ichabod Crane Primary School - Valatie, NY
May 2014
Participated in teaching MyPlate nutrition lessons and preparing healthy snacks for 20 first-grade children in an after-school
Nutrition Club program funded by the New York State Department of Health

HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS

American Red Cross Certifications - First aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator
ServSafe Certification - #9823601 valid through 3/06/2018
Youth Services America Sodexo Foundation Youth Grant
National Institute of Health - Certificate of Protecting Human Research Participants

April 2013
March 2013
January 2013
October 2012

MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
New York State Dietetic Association
Sage Colleges Nutrition Club Member

2013-Present
2014-Present
August 2012-December 2014