Kayla Pinzone
Objective: Seeking a Registration Eligible Dietitian position in the healthcare
environment using a patient-centered care approach to optimize nutrition and
prevent adverse effects.
Related Experience
Sodexo New York Dietetic Internship Program (September 2014-present)
 Concentration in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Registration Eligible June 2015.
 Participation in multidisciplinary rounds, electronic charting, performance
improvement projects, and inpatient and outpatient counseling.
 All clinical rotations completed at St. Barnabas Medical Center with experience
gained in Pediatrics, Telemetry, Medical/Surgical, and Critical Care floors
including Burn Units, as well as participation in Cardiac Rehab Classes,
community outreach programs, and outpatient counseling.
 Completed a research case study on The Nutrition Interventions for Burn
Patients, presented to RDs and Directors in February 2015.
E-Mail: kaylapinzone@gmail.com
Phone: 978-994-9562
Education
Rutgers University
 School of Environmental and Biological
Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ
 Graduation Date: May 2013
 Major: Nutritional Sciences
 Cum Laude, GPA 3.65
Honors/Awards
Achieved Dean’s List: Fall 2010, Spring
2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012,
Spring 2013
Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ (June 2013-July 2014)
 Assisted patients with menu selection in a friendly, professional manner.
 Organized and oversee processing of meals, and correct menus with restrictions
to meet physician’s orders.
 Trained two new employees on diet office procedure and policies, as well as
educated use of Vision Technology Software and Cerner Powerchart.
 Communicated clearly with patients, hospital staff, and physicians when issues
or patient diets change to maintain efficient workflow.
Scholarship Awards:
 RU James Dickson Carr Scholarship
 Cook College Class of 1925 Scholarship
 Rutgers Club of New England
Scholarship
George H. Cook Scholars Program Research Thesis (January 2012-May 2013)
“Nutritional Supplement Consumption Among College and High School
Athletes and the Reasons Behind Use.”
 Developed research question, methods, and survey to complete thesis.
 Collected and analyzed data using IBM SBSS software, and presented thesis to
Research Program board director, department advisor and reader in May 2013.
George H. Cook Scholars Program with
Independent Study Project and Thesis.
“Exploring Nutrition” First-Year Interest Group Peer Instructor (May 2012December 2012)
 Developed and created lesson plans, a 10-week course outline, and syllabus.
 Taught a group of 23 first year undergraduate students.
 Planned and created PowerPoint presentations, a final project, and course
grading system for each class.
 Worked with Rutgers faculty and professors to educate students about Rutgers
Resources and the nutritional sciences major.
Rutgers Recreation Marketing Supervisor (November 2010-May 2012)
 Served as liaison between professional staff and student marketing team of 8
student employees.
 Oversaw, facilitated, and produced promotional videos as well as in-person
promotion events to encourage use of recreational facilities on campus.
Volunteer Work
Nutrition Research Sao Paulo, Brazil Trip (March 2013)
 Worked in a malnutrition center, accompanied on shantytown home visits, and
participated in staff reviews of children treated at malnutrition center.
Professional/Academic
Memberships
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Fall 2010-present
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2011-present
Certifications
Food Production Manager Certification:
ServSafe Certified
Human Subjects Compliance Program
Certification: Rutgers University
Special Skills
 Proficient in MS Office, Vision
Software Technology, Cerner
Powerchart Clinical System.
 Experienced with Data Analysis
Program IBM SBSS software,
HealthTouch System.
 Proficient in Research Development,
analysis, and scientific method process.