1. Elizabeth Elam
7120 Jeffrey Dr. Raleigh, NC 27603 (704) 942-0915 lizaelam@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
Master of Science, Nutrition, GPA 3.8/4, May 2014
Dietetic Internship, June 2015
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, December 2009
Bachelor of Science, Textile and Apparel Management, Concentrating in Brand Management and Marketing
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Clinical
Duke Raleigh Hospital Bariatric and Weight Loss Clinic – Clinical Dietitian, Raleigh, NC (December 2015 – Present)
 Administers medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education and counseling, and motivational interviewing to weight loss and
general surgery patients
 Develops patient surveys, assessments and educational materials in accordance with ASMBS and Academy guidelines
 Coordinates and leads monthly support group sessions
 Manages nutritional care plans for over 75 patients
 Partners with surgeons, nurses and administration staff to provide quality care and improve patient outcomes
Duke Raleigh Hospital – Dietetic Intern, Raleigh, NC (August – November 2014)
 Interacted and worked with multidisciplinary medical teams to provide quality care for patients
 Conducted nutrition assessments, provided diet education, utilized medical nutrition therapy and performed follow-up
evaluations on all populations of the hospital to include Oncology, Diabetic, Cardiac, Renal, Pulmonary, Neurological,
Gastrointestinal, Intensive Care, Surgical, Orthopedic, General Medicine, Geriatric, and Nutrition Support patients
 Counseled, assessed, and observed outpatients at Duke Raleigh Cancer Center
 Developed and presented clinical case study to team of registered dietitians
Community and Wellness
Meredith College – Adjunct Instructor/Department of Nutrition, Heath, and Human Performance, Raleigh, NC (August – December
2015)
 Coordinate curriculum and facilitate classroom instruction for masters level nutrition counseling and education class
focusing on nutrition education program planning and motivational interviewing
 Achieve learning objectives utilizing a variety of instructional strategies in order to engage students
 Evaluate student performance and maintains records of student attendance, involvement, and progress
Piedmont Health SeniorCare – Dietetic Intern, Pittsboro, NC (March 2015)
 Assisted clinical dietitian with nutrition assessments, diet histories and charting
 Developed educational materials pertinent to the geriatric and disabled population
 Attended multidisciplinary team meetings to review patient status and care plans
North Carolina State University, Student Health Center – Dietetic Intern, Raleigh, NC (January – February 2015)
 Shadowed and assisted clinical dietitian with nutrition assessments and charting
 Developed motivational interviewing skills through coaching and role play with clinical dietitians
 Prepared disease specific reference sheets directing patients to books, websites, apps, and blogs
North Carolina State University, University Dining - Dietetic Intern, Raleigh, NC (January – February 2015)
 Developed and presented a Nutrition 101 class to a group of 10 students
 Provide campus wide tours to students inquiring about healthy eating on campus or eating with a food allergy on campus
WakeMed Hospital – Volunteer and Intern Cardiac Rehabilitation, Raleigh, NC (Volunteer: January – May 2013; Intern: May 2015)
 Assisted teaching cardiac rehabilitation classes focusing on heart healthy cooking, label reading, and behavior change
 Performed live cooking demonstrations focusing on heart healthy cooking techniques
 Created and implemented educational tools and processes to improve group nutrition classes and remind patients of their
weekly, monthly, and program goals
 Revised, updated, and improved the Healthworks Heart Care Protective Nutrition Program booklet.
 Utilized motivational interviewing skills and the nutrition care process in assessing, counseling, and monitoring patients

2. Marketing and Management
North Carolina State University, University Dining - Dietetic Intern, Raleigh, NC (January – February 2015)
 Planned, organized, and executed an American Heart Association Go Red for Women Day to include a heart healthy menu
at dining halls and a informational booth for student education and awareness
 Created and implemented a four week rotating menu and marketing campaign to launch Dietitian’s Dish, a fresh and
healthy eating concept at dining halls
 Presented an in-service on Customer Service to over 30 food service employees
Meredith College Nutrition Graduate Association – Co-President, Raleigh, NC (July 2013 – May 2014)
 Developed monthly emails informing classmates and staff of events, announcements, and opportunities at Meredith
College and in the Community
 Established and co-led weekly study sessions for the Meredith Graduate Comprehensive Exam
 Assisted fellow co-presidents with event planning and fund raising
 Co-planned two restaurant give back nights resulting in over $200 raised which was donated to Meredith’s Campus Kitchen
project
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Meredith College Student Liaison, Raleigh, NC (August 2013 – May 2014)
 Served as a contact for Academy Memberships Staff and Student Advisory Committee
 Communicated Meredith student member initiatives to the Academy resulting in the national recognition of Meredith
Dietetic Internship at the 2014 annual FNCE conference
Wellness Coalition America – Marketing and Account Executive, Charlotte, NC (March 2010 – August 2011)
 Organized eight Corporate Health and Wellness Summits targeting over 4,000 corporations throughout the Southeast
 Analyzed employee health screening data to determine type of disease management intervention
 Presented to company CFOs, CEOs, and human resources managers best wellness program options for the company culture
 Presented to employees the benefits of the wellness program and how it would incorporate into their individual
insurance plans at annual open enrollment meetings
 Implemented and managed the continual operational process of corporate wellness programs for five accounts
and exemplified superior customer service skills
 Work with a team to organize employee health screenings, employee benefits meetings, and employee health fairs
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENC
Rex Hospital, Food and Nutrition Services, Raleigh, NC (January – April 2012)
 Visited new patients to welcome and educate them on the phone based menu ordering system
 Educated patients of their prescribed diet and directed them to appropriate menu choices
Interfaith Food Shuttle, Raleigh, NC (2011 – 2012)
 Promoted nutritional awareness, healthy eating, and recipe demonstrations as a booth attendant at local school fairs and
community events
MEMEBERSHIPS
Kappa Omicron Nu, The Human Sciences Honors Society (2014 – Present)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2012 – Present)
North Carolina Dietetic Association (2012 – Present)
Raleigh District Dietetic Association (2012- Present)
AWARDS
Outstanding Leadership Award, Meredith College Nutrition Graduate Association (2014)
CERTIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Registered Dietitian (July 2015)
North Carolina Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (July 2015)
ServSafe Certification, National Restaurant Association (December 2013 – December 2018)
Competent in EPIC Electronic Health Record