Katherine Ratliff, MS, RDN, LD

www.katherineeratliff.weebly.com

Summary of Qualifications

Over two years of clinical experience in the field of integrative and functional nutrition.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Over two years of nutritional counseling and motivational interviewing experience.
Hard worker and passionate learner with the ability to easily adapt to new settings.
Excellent writing skills with experience writing evidence-based blog posts for social media platforms.
Over three years designing, organizing, and implementing cooking and nutrition classes.

Education

Master of Science in Nutrition with Didactic Program in Dietetics, June 2016

Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
GPA 3.97/4.0

Bachelor of Arts in German and Concentration in Environmental Studies, May 2012

St. Olaf College, Northfield MN
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Related Experience
Dietetic Intern
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA, September 2016 to June 2017
Comprehensive program of 39 weeks, 1200 supervised practice hours with an integrative and functional
medicine and whole foods concentration.
Completed two weeks of clinical staff relief on GI surgery and Oncology units
Developed and presented whole foods-based cooking classes at Bastyr University and Swedish Medical
Center
Crafted nutrition-related articles and social media publications for national organizations website and e-
magazine
Completed six weeks of outpatient nutrition counseling, including two weeks with Certified Diabetes
Educators.
Assisted in integrative and functional nutrition and naturopathic medicine appointments through private
practice and at Bastyr Center for Natural Health.

Coach Assistant
Arivale, Seattle, WA, October 2015 to July 2017
Coordinated with Registered Dietitians on each caseload, sent email feedback to clients on diet and activity
tracking. Created progress reports integrating lifestyle improvements related to genetic profile and
corresponding laboratory tests.
Researched specific disease states and related blood and genetic tests.
Created food and nutrition summary sheets for cancer prevention, depression, brain health, microbiome,
and other health conditions.

Diet Clerk
Evergreen Health, Kirkland, WA, August 2015 October 2015
Provided nutritional care to a diverse patient population at Evergreen Health.
Took meal orders, via CBORD program, and assisted patients in choosing foods within personal diet
orders.
Delivered meals to patients, practicing appropriate safety and infection control precautions.
Effectively communicated with patients and family, dietitians, nurses, physicians, and food service staff.

Student Clinician
Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Seattle WA, June 2015 December 2015
Interviewed, assessed and counseled patients with a wide variety of medical conditions including food
allergies, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, MS, disordered eating, SIBO, and inflammatory bowel disease
under supervision of Registered Dietitian.
Utilized evidence-based research to formulate nutritional recommendations under supervision of RD and
collaborated with other clinicians regarding assessment of patients nutritional challenges.
Gained proficiency in identifying barriers to change in patients behaviors and counseling patients on
possible solutions.
Utilized EPIC health records system.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Bastyr University, Kenmore WA, September 2015 March 2016
Held weekly tutorials for students in Advanced Micronutrients course
Graded exams, assignments, and projects for Advanced Micronutrients and Research Methods courses.

Local Food Education Coordinator

21 Acres Center for Sustainable Living, Woodinville, WA, August 2013 May 2014
Coordinated and organized culinary education classes relating to local food, nutrition and sustainability.
Co-taught and assisted with cooking classes.
Developed recipes, wrote blog posts, and marketed cooking classes to promote mission of 21 Acres.

Additional Training and Certifications

Certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, July 2014
CPR for Healthcare Professionals, April 2017
ServSafe Manager Certification, October 2015

Professional Memberships and Activities

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, member

Integrative and Functional Medicine Interest Group, newsletter contributor and member

Honors and Awards

Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (WSAND) Outstanding Dietetic Student Award
Nutrition Award for Outstanding Achievements, Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA