​CHRISTINA H. WRIGHT, RD​

ch.wright@hotmail.com

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EDUCATION 
​Oregon State University- Class of 2012
Dietetic Internship; Concentration in Geriatric Nutrition

◦1600 hours supervised practice to become a Registered Dietitian: 5 weeks community, 15 weeks clinical, 7 weeks food service, and 9 weeks long-term care.

◦Two weeks of clinical staff relief at a 450-bed hospital covering Neurotrauma ICU and Med/Surg

◦Two weeks of clinical staff relief at a dialysis Center

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California State University of San Bernardino (CSUSB) - Class of 2011                                                                                                                         GPA: 3.76/4.00

◦Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Sciences with High Honors,

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 
Student Assistant, California State University of San Bernardino-John M. Pfau Library                                                                                                    Jan, 2009-June, 2011
◦ Answered routine library inquiries, and referred patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
◦ Performed clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
◦ Sorted books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and returned them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.​
 

Nutrition Volunteer Coordinator, Camp Conrad-Chinnock,                                                                                                                                                  June-Aug, 2010
◦ Camp for children with Type 1 Diabetes between the ages of 7-17.
◦ Developed menus and alternate menus for children with food allergies and provided nutrient analysis.
◦ Developed, organized and taught nutrition education classes and games for children.
◦ Supervised, mentored and evaluated dietetics student volunteers.​
 

Office Assistant, Managed Pharmacy Care                                                                                                                                                                               May, 2007-Jan, 2009
◦ Performed clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.​
 

RELEVANT EXPERIENCES 
Volunteer, Loma Linda University (LLU) Kidney Center                                                                                                                                                               Jan-June, 2011
◦Developed educational materials for dialysis patients.
◦Under the supervision of a RD, conducted 24-hour diet recalls and suggested food alternatives.

Nutrition Counselor, CSUSB Nutrition Counseling                                                                                                                                                                     Sept-Dec, 2010
◦Conducted diet histories and diet analysis and provided patients with results and recommendations.
◦Scheduled and contacted patients for appointments and follow-ups.

Volunteer, LLU Pediatrics: Endocrinology and Craniofacial Departments                                                                                                                                 Mar-June, 2010
◦Developed educational materials for newly diagnosed patients with Type 1 Diabetes.
◦Shadowed a Registered Dietitian and worked with pediatric patients and their families. 
◦Conducted and assessed diet histories and Body-Mass Index calculations.

Research Assistant, LLU School of Public Health                                                                                                                                                             Nov, 2009-Mar, 2010
◦Study Title: Effects of Peanut and Peanut Butter Consumption on Blood Lipids and Glycemic Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
◦Obtained patients' anthropometric measurements.

Dietetics Volunteer, Camp Conrad-Chinnock                                                                                                                                                                        July 13-19, 2008 &
◦Assisted medical team monitor and examine blood glucose patterns.                                                                                                                          July 7-13, 2009
◦Assisted with midnight rounds by checking children's blood glucose levels.
◦Team taught nutrition education classes and games.

Volunteer, Annual Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen                                                                                                                                                                      Thanksgiving Day, 
◦Assisted in the preparation and serving of a Thanksgiving meal to a low-income population.                                                                                          2004-2010

TRAVEL  
Academic and Cultural Program in Thailand                                                                                                                                                                               March, 2010​
◦ Explored the Thai culture through academic courses, living in the country and volunteering in Nutrition Services at a hospital and 

   ​​​Hallal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University. Had to undergo a selection process.​​​​​​​

​​​Academic and Cultural Program in South Korea                                                                                                                                                                          March, 2009

◦ Explored the South Korean Culture through academic courses, living in the country and volunteering in Nutrition Services

    Department at Gachon ​ University Gil Hospital. Had to undergo a selection process.​ 

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MEMBERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

◦ Inland District Dietetics Association
       ◦ District Public Policy Representative-May 2012-Present
◦ California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

◦ Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
◦ Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
◦ Nutrition Student Association at CSUSB
       ◦ Media Relations Coordinator/ Membership Services, May 2010-May 2011

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SKILLS 
◦ California Food Handler's Certification
◦ American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED Certified
◦ Proficient in EPIC, Meditech, Computrition, Food Processor, and Microsoft Office programs.
◦ Website design and development.            

 

AWARDS
◦ Oregon Outstanding Dietetics Student 2012 Recipient
◦ Oregon Award of Achievement 2012 Recipient
◦ Golden Key International Honour Society CSUSB Chapter Scholarship 2011
◦ CSUSB and University of Incheon Cultural Involvement Scholarship 2009
◦ California State University San Bernardino Mountains Communities Scholarship 2008-2011
◦ Ella Burmeister Memorial Scholarship 2007-2008​