1. Megan H. McDermett
335 W. 9th
Street ● Indianapolis, IN 46202 ● mhmcdermett@gmail.com ● 214-986-3315
EDUCATION
Indiana University School ofHealth & Rehabilitation Sciences, Indianapolis, IN August 2015-June 2016
Dietetic Internship -- 10 months of supervised practice; 1,264 total hours; 8 graduate level credits;
relevant classroom coursework included:
 Presented formalgrand round seminar on a contemporary nutrition topic (Did We Forget About Nutrition:A
look at possible diet strategies to prevent cognitive decline) to promote evidence-based practice
 Critically investigated a contemporary nutrition topic (The Possible Effects of a 6-month MIND Diet
InterventionontheGut Microbiome and Cognition in Older Adults) and prepared a grant proposal
University ofGeorgia, Athens,GA May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, Dietetics Major Cumulative GPA: 3.12/4.0
Major GPA: 3.35/4.0
Highland Park High School, Dallas,TX May 2011
NUTRITION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Clinical Nutrition, 480 Hours (IU Internship)
 Performed calorie counts, screened patients, and conducted patient interviews at the Roudebush VA Medical
Center
 Implemented Medical Nutrition Therapy based on patient medical history, diagnosis, medications and lab results
 Selected and calculated enteral and parenteralfeeding regimens for Medical and Surgical intensive care patients
 Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical team to deliver nutrition information during patient care rounds
 Completed medical charting on CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) using the Nutrition Care Process
 Independently performed patient education on therapeutic diets (low sodium, renal, diabetic, weight loss)
Foodservice Management,384 Hours (IU Internship)
 Proficient in NutriKids software and used to update nutrition information for 500+ ingredients and 200+ recipes at
Franklin Township School District
 Prepared professional communications (e.g., SOP’s,employee education materials, new employee training
manual)
 Planned and prepared theme meal for 40+ veterans at the VA Domiciliary in downtown Indianapolis, IN
 Participated in the training and preparation to start Inpatient Room Service at the Roudebush VA Medical Center
Community Nutrition, 352+ Hours (UGA Bachelors Program and IU Internship)
 Conducted a sanitation inspection of local restaurants with the Marion County Health Department
 Developed customer service skills while serving 150 patrons in downtown Indianapolis soup kitchen and food
pantry
 Created and presented nutrition education handouts and games for inner-city high school and elementary students
 Developed nutrition education presentation materials for IUPUI Office of Health and Wellness and the IUPUI
Peer Educators to use around campus
LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
President, ChiOmega Sorority (250+ woman chapter at UGA) January 2014-December 2014
Recruitment Chairman, Chi Omega Sorority January 2013-December 2013
Peer Nutrition Educator, UGA Student Health Center July 2014-May 2015
Camp Counselor, Camp Mystic for Girls, Hunt, TX June 2011, June 2012, June 2013
HONORS, ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member August 2014-Present
ServSafe Certification from the National Restaurant Association August 2015-Present
Hesperia Society Member (highest mark of distinction a UGA sorority woman can receive) March 2015
Trust of the PearlMember (1 of 5 UGA greek women selected each year for outstanding
contributions to Panhellenic life) August 2015
UGA Student Dietetics Association Member March 2012-May 2015