Morgan Melendy, MS, RD

(607) 425-3625
mwmelendy@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Feb 2019
Master of Science, Nutrition and Dietetic Internship 4.0 GPA
- Alpha Eta National Honor Society; Recipient of Annette Rachman Award
University of Northern Colorado Feb 2017
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics 4.0 GPA
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Feb 2010
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
SUPERVISED PRACTICE August 2017 – July 2018
Clinical; 450 hours – Provided medical nutrition therapy to various patient populations including inpatient
acute care, intensive care unit (MICU and TICU), ECMC’s burn unit, long term care and rehabilitation, renal,
pediatric, and maternal
Sites: Erie County Medical Center, Sisters of Charity Hospital, VA Western New York Healthcare System,
John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, and Ellicott Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Community Wellness; 250 hours – Conducted worksite visits/inspections and educated businesses about
the benefits of breastfeeding and becoming breastfeeding friendly worksites
Sites: Erie County Department of Health and Catholic Charities Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Program
Research; 150 hours – Implemented research related to infants, toddlers, and pregnant women regarding
food reinforcement, non-food alternative reinforcement, and their respective implications for obesity
Site: University at Buffalo Infant Lab
Food Service; 350 hours – Completed tasks in institutional, community, and food service management
including providing food safety education to employees and nutrition education to K-8th grade children
Sites: Buffalo Public School System and Nardin Academy
EXPERIENCE
Volunteer September 2017 – August 2018
Fuel up to Play 60
 Assisted in organization and implementation of childhood in-school health and wellness
programming partnered with the National Dairy Council and the NFL

Office/Sales Associate July 2014 – June 2015

Seneca Texas Red Hots, West Seneca, NY
 Assisted in filing, faxing, organizing of schedules and finances, among other various office projects
 Maintained a pleasant and organized work environment for coworkers and customers
Camp Nurse Summers 2011 – 2014
NYSSI Camp Iroquois, Penn Yan, NY
 Aided in the treatment of wounds and minor illnesses
 Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications,
patient response, and treatment changes
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Registered Dietitian (RD), ServSafe Food Manager (2019), CITI Training, CPR & First Aid, Canterbury
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification, United Plant Savers Medicinal Herbology Steward
Proficient in Nutritionist Pro and various EMR software
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Western New
York Dietetic Association, Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group