Kaitlin Thomas, RD

1226 Horseshoe Circle Apt. 208 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (989)590-2116 kait.thomas92@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a Clinical Dietitian position where I can apply my extensive medical nutrition therapy background
when providing patients from diverse backgrounds with evidence-based, individualized nutrition care.

Academics
Henry Ford Hospital Dietetic Internship, Detroit, MI
Dietetic Intern, October 2015 July 22, 2016
Designed, implemented, and monitored medical nutrition therapy using the Nutrition Care Process for the
following areas: cardiology, transplant, pulmonary, internal medicine, infectious disease, pediatrics,
oncology/hematology, neuroscience, HFHS ALS clinic, endocrinology, home health care,
nephrology/dialysis, critical care (surgical and medical), community nutrition, and acute surgery.
Performed duties of an entry-level dietitian for five weeks on the neurology/neurosurgery unit.
Completed a system-wide educational event for National Nutrition Month; 2016 SEMDA grant recipients.
Researched and presented cultural competencies in diabetes self-management for the Caribbean
population to 40 Certified Diabetes Educators and Registered Dietitians.
Successfully developed and marketed a retail foodservice and patient foodservice meal following
Partnership for a Healthier America guidelines.
Researched and presented a case study to 20 inpatient Registered Dietitians about current nutrition
practice for patients who have received isolated intestinal transplants.
Proficient in use of EPIC electronic medical record charting system.

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Science, May 2015
Major: Dietetics; Minor: Psychology

Professional Experience
Beaumont Hospital, Taylor, MI
Clinical Dietitian - Contingent, May 2016 Present
Evaluate anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary history to assess patients nutritional status.
Plan and implement dietary intervention. Monitor patients progress and make appropriate
modifications.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, family, and the interdisciplinary team.
Select, monitor, and evaluate enteral nutrition regimens including tube-feeding placement.
Document results of nutritional assessment and nutrition care plan using ADIME format with PES
diagnostic statements.
Provide nutrition counseling and education for patient, patients family/caregiver.
Access patients electronic medical record and document nutrition monitoring plan using Epic software.

Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers, Ypsilanti, MI

Registered Dietitian, October 2016 May 2016
Provide comprehensive nutritional care using the Nutrition Care Process for various disease states across
the lifespan.
Conduct nutrition assessment when warranted by a patients needs or conditions. Review dietary intake
for factors that affect health conditions and nutritional risk.
Assess educational needs and provide nutrition counseling for clients and their families based on
individual needs including nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, and medical, economic,
and social situation.
 Kaitlin Thomas, RD
1226 Horseshoe Circle Apt. 208 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (989)-590-2116 kait.thomas92@gmail.com
Create diet modifications of company-wide menus.
Communicate individual nutrition needs and problems to appropriate treatment team members. Assist in
client referrals to physicians and other health care providers as necessary.
Educate, train, and motivate rehabilitation staff on the implementation of nutritional programs.
Implemented the Nutrition Care Process in company-wide electronic medical record program.
Collaborate with a Registered Nurse to provide diabetes-training and education to rehabilitation staff.

Woodward Hills Nursing Center, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Dietary Clerk, May 2015 April 2016
Updated diet changes, meal tickets, and diet office census for 100+ residents.
Acted as a liaison to other departments and residents family members about therapeutic diets.
Compiled meal orders to forecast patient food service production.

Morrison Healthcare, Isabella County Medical Center, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Dietary Office Assistant, October 2014 May 2015
Updated weekly table menus, menu carbohydrate exchanges, daily meal tickets, and the Morrison
Healthcare Diet Handbook.
Dietary Aide, May 2014 May 2015
Processed diet orders, distributed meals, checked menus against standards, tallied special food requests,
distributed and collected patient menus and trays, evaluated patient food satisfaction, evaluated likes
and dislikes of food, and was responsible for the training of new employees.

Central Michigan University, Office of Student Success, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Nutrition and Chemistry Tutor, January 2014 May 2015
Provided tutoring services to students enrolled in dietetic courses.

Central Michigan University, Department of Human Environmental Studies, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Assistant to Nutrition and Dietetics Professor, August 2013 December 2013
Practiced professional skills of a dietetics professor such as grading assignments and student advising.

Volunteer Experience
Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saginaw, MI
Nutrition Educator, January 2015 April 2015
Provided nutrition presentations about healthy eating, cooking demonstrations, nutrition counseling and
motivational interviewing for an intensive weight loss program.

Central Michigan University, Child Development and Learning Lab, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Nutrition Assistant, January 2014 - May 2014
Assisted the food program director/lead teacher with nutrition lessons to children 3-5 years of age.

Professional Development and Certifications

Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration, Date Expired: 5/31/2022
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Membership, Fall 2013 Present
Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Membership, Fall 2013 Present
ServSafe Certification, National Restaurant Association, Date Expired: 8/16/2018
Adult and Child CPR/AED/First Aid Certification, American Red Cross, Date Expired: 10/24/2018