Jackie Zema

365 Ivy Vista Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903 | (607) 353-5678 | jackiezema@gmail.com

Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE AT ONEONTA | ONEONTA, NY | MAY 2016
Bachelors of Science in Dietetics
Graduated magna cum laude

Dietetic Internship
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEM | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | SEPTEMBER 2016
JUNE 2017
Program Emphasis: Nutrition Support and Pediatrics
Capstone Project: Revision of the Pediatric Nutrition Support Handbook for the University
of Virginia Childrens Hospital
o Published at University of Virginia Childrens Hospital, Department of Nutrition
Services
o Collaborated with over 7 pediatric RDs and a pediatric pharmacist
o Streamlined and updated the handbook based on new clinical guidelines
o Edited and compiled the final draft for publication
Independently counseled patients at the UVA Childrens Fitness Clinic
Provided medical nutrition therapy and implemented the nutrition care process for a
variety of acute and chronic health conditions during the following rotations: Oncology,
Digestive Health, Nutrition Support, Cardiology, General Medicine, and Neurology
Trained in the Nutrition Focused Physical Exam through a full day interactive workshop
Integrated individualized enteral and parenteral nutrition support to complex ICU
pediatric and adult populations during Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (1 week), General
Pediatrics (1 week), Nutrition Support Surgery (3 weeks), Nutrition Support Medicine (1
week), and Abdominal and Thoracic Transplant (2 weeks) rotations
Attained experience in specialized fields of nutrition including Ketogenic Diet Therapy,
Bariatrics, Transplant, Renal Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Transitional Care Hospital, Adult
Rehabilitation Center (HealthSouth), and Long Term Acute Care
Completed specialization week and will complete additional week of staff relief in
Nutrition Support Surgery

Related Employment
SPECIAL DIET COORDINATOR | COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK, COOPERSTOWN, NY | MAY
2015 AUGUST 2016
Established menu plans for young athletes with food allergies or intolerances
 Corresponded daily with parents and coaches through phone and email regarding menu
concerns
Trained and communicated with special diet cooks on player needs and food safety
practices
Ordered, organized and priced special diet inventory

FOOD SERVICE WORKER | BASSETT MEDICAL CENTER, COOPERSTOWN, NY | OCTOBER

2015 MAY 2016
Guided patients with meal choices and by explaining dietary restrictions using the
electronic health record
Partnered with healthcare staff regarding patient orders

Activities and Affiliations

Published a newsletter review article for the Virginia Society of Parenteral and Enteral
Nutrition (VASPEN) on Lipid Emulsions in Parenteral Nutrition at the 2016 annual
conference
Composed a wellness calendar for the Virginia General Assembly members to promote
optimal health during the 2017 Legislative Session
Designed two bulletin boards for dialysis patients on High, Medium, & Low Phosphorus
Foods and Fluids
Prepared food for and led activities at the annual Virginia PKU Picnic
Coordinated a profitable themed meal: A Taste of Turkey
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Virginia Affiliate, September 2016 - Present

Presentations
Developed and led an interactive lesson to girls age 8-10 years on Healthy Breakfasts,
Choose 3 of 5 at Go Girls Zumba!
Presented an interactive cooking demo to over 15 seniors at the Charlottesville Senior
Center
Presented an interactive cooking class for 12 University of Virginia first-year students
with limited cooking skills
Crafted and presented a brochure on Heart Healthy Diet for Stroke Prevention at
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Interpreted literature on Vegetarianism and The Health Benefits to the dietetic intern class

*References available upon request