McGuckin
340 Arbor Drive, Apt. 2245
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(901) 679-8888
leighmcguckin@gmail.com
Objective
o obtain a clinical registered dietitian position that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and skills
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in a hospital setting to promote positive patient health outcomes and facilitate behavior change.
Education
August 2015 University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, Mississippi
to Present Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Systems with Emphasis in Dietetic Practice
Anticipated graduation December 2017
2011 - 2015 University of Mississippi | Oxford, Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics
Magna Cum Laude
Work Experience
August 2016 to Student Dietetic Intern - University of Mississippi Medical Center
December 2016 Clinical Responsibilities included assessing patients that may be at nutritional
risk, providing appropriate patient-focused nutrition care plans for patients with
complex medical conditions using the nutrition care process, and providing
nutritional counseling and individualized education to individuals to promote
and facilitate behavior changes
January 2017 Student Dietetic Intern St. Dominic - Jackson Memorial Hospital
to Present Management Responsibilities include collaborating with Nutrition and Food
Service staff members to develop and improve patient menus and provide
in-service education to foodservice employees
August 2015 Research and Teaching Graduate Assistant - University of Southern Mississippi
to May 2016 Responsibilities included assisting in cooking lab, supporting faculty supervisors,
grading student work, managing the lab's inventory, purchasing supplies/groceries
within budget, transcribing audio files
July 2013 Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Neath Port Talbot, UK
Shadowed health professionals within different hospital departments observing
doctor/patient interactions
Certifications
ServSafe Certification - December 2012
Volunteer Experience
Memphis Union Mission 2012-2014 - food server
Volunteering with elderly home bound citizens
Habitat for Humanity
Activities
L afayette-Oxford-University (L-O-U) Excel By 5's Annual Health Fair (EXCELebration)
Developed and conducted a community nutrition education activity for children 0-5 years of age
Computer Skills
Software Microsoft Windows, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Word
System installations
Ability to work with different operating systems - Windows and OSX
References
Sandra S. Davis, MS, RD, LD
Clinical Dietitian Manager
St. Dominic - Jackson Memorial Hospital
(601) 200-6941
969 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Annie Evans
One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Seaway Parade
Port Talbot, West Glamorgan SA12 7BR
United Kingdom
AnnieEvans@wales.NHS.uk
Karen Morgan
One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Seaway Parade,
Port Talbot, West Glamorgan SA12 7BR
United Kingdom
Karenmorgan6@wales.NHS.uk