I am standing in the ICU about to make rounds with the medical team on my first day shadowing a clinical dietitian. I had already been working in the hospital first as hospitality and then as a diet clerk so I was experienced with the foodservice side of things but I was very excited to experience a day in the life of a clinical dietitian. As I move from patient to patient, I see the integral role that the dietitian plays in the healthcare team and the relationship to my diet clerk responsibilities. The dietitian coordinates the patient’s nutrition plan, either by mouth or through enteral or parenteral feedings. I see the calculations I learned in my Medical Nutrition Therapy classes put into action. This experience further reinforces my
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I enjoyed being creative with food and helping to provide delicious and healthy meals to the clients there. I have also been involved in the Food and Nutrition Network, the student nutrition organization at TWU. This year I have taken on the role of treasurer, handling our finances and coordinating fundraisers that support local food banks. This includes our yearly 5k …show more content…
My experience at Medical City Denton has shown me the important roles of both the foodservice and the clinical dietitian. I have not had as much experience in community nutrition and look forward to gaining more through my internship. I look forward to a variety of experiences but would most like to start working in a clinical setting focusing on nutrition support in critical care. That is an area in which I can use my math skills and analytical mind to really help people to heal and grow stronger after a serious illness or injury. Long term I would like to continue my education in nutrition and also be involved in educating others. I would also like to take on more of a leadership role as time goes on. Maybe one day a dietetic student will be shadowing me.
I have had some struggles in the past as I figured out what my true passions were, but I feel like I have found the correct path for me in dietetics. This has reflected in my 4.0 GPA at TWU, my success at my nutrition job at the hospital, and my involvement in extracurricular activities and volunteer work. I am hardworking, determined and compassionate with a strong analytical mind. I believe that my unique education and experiences will make me an excellent candidate for your
I enjoyed being creative with food and helping to provide delicious and healthy meals to the clients there. I have also been involved in the Food and Nutrition Network, the student nutrition organization at TWU. This year I have taken on the role of treasurer, handling our finances and coordinating fundraisers that support local food banks. This includes our yearly 5k …show more content…
My experience at Medical City Denton has shown me the important roles of both the foodservice and the clinical dietitian. I have not had as much experience in community nutrition and look forward to gaining more through my internship. I look forward to a variety of experiences but would most like to start working in a clinical setting focusing on nutrition support in critical care. That is an area in which I can use my math skills and analytical mind to really help people to heal and grow stronger after a serious illness or injury. Long term I would like to continue my education in nutrition and also be involved in educating others. I would also like to take on more of a leadership role as time goes on. Maybe one day a dietetic student will be shadowing me.
I have had some struggles in the past as I figured out what my true passions were, but I feel like I have found the correct path for me in dietetics. This has reflected in my 4.0 GPA at TWU, my success at my nutrition job at the hospital, and my involvement in extracurricular activities and volunteer work. I am hardworking, determined and compassionate with a strong analytical mind. I believe that my unique education and experiences will make me an excellent candidate for your