Taylor C. Sherrill is a graduate student at the University of Central Arkansas expected to complete a Master of Science in FACS: Nutrition Emphasis and Dietetic Internship in August 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Bachelor of Health Care Management from Harding University. Her experience includes a graduate internship at UCA involving 1200+ supervised practice hours in community, clinical, food service, and research nutrition. She has also worked as a Patient Accounts Representative and Extract Lab Tech.

1. Taylor C. Sherrill
10801 Loop Road tsherrill1@cub.uca.edu
Sherwood, AR 72120 501-804-0646
FORMAL EDUCATION
Masters of Science in FACS: Nutrition Emphasis
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas
Expected Graduation: August 2017
Dietetic Internship
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas
Expected Completion: August 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Cum Laude
Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas
Graduated: May 2016
Bachelor of Health Care Management, Cum Laude
Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas
Graduated: May 2014
EXPERIENCE
Graduate Intern, Conway, AR
May 2016 – August 2017
University of Central Arkansas
The UCA Dietetic Internship is a 15-month supervised practice program which requires interns
to participate in graduate classes with 1200+ supervised practice hours. This certifies the
participant to sit for the Registered Dietitian examination by the end of the program. The
internship provides opportunities in the form of rotations which are comprised of four main
nutrition components: community, clinical, food service and research.
Major Projects Include:
 Community Needs Assessment for Springdale, Arkansas
 Pricing Comparison: Sysco Vs. US Foods for Conway Regional Medical Center
Foodservice Department
 In-Service Training for Conway Regional Medical Center Foodservice
Department
 In-Service Training for Conway Public Schools Foodservice Professionals
 Conducted classes for Counseling Associates in Conway, Arkansas providing
nutrition education and training for area youth
 Assisted in teaching Nutrition Focused Physical Exams at NWA-AND area
meeting
 Electronic Medical Record Training using Neehr Perfect Electronic Health
Record software program

2.  Interdisciplinary Motivational Interviewing collaboration with
Psychology/Counseling program
 UCA College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Inter-Professional Education
Forum Poster Presenter
 Research Poster Session presenter at Ar-AND Meeting 2017
 Thesis/Research: Effects of Music on Eating Patterns of Patients with
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Patient Accounts Representative, Searcy, AR
Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
Unity Health Searcy Medical Center
 Create interpersonal relationships by scheduling patients for Wellness Visits
 Manage Chronic Care Management patients
 Create educational materials, reviewed by credentialed practitioners, that are
given to patients
 Assist the Coordinator of Unity Health’s Patient Centered Medical Home
Extract Lab Tech, Little Rock, Arkansas
Summer 2014
Arkansas Allergy and Asthma Clinic
 Documented patient allergy extract orders
 Analyzed and recommended change to existing clinic processes, through process
improvement
 Checked and revised billing orders for the extract lab and shot room
SPECIAL SKILLS
 Patient Advocacy- Scheduling, answering questions at Searcy Medical Center
 Technological Literacy- Familiar with the format and function of Electronic
Medical Record
 Collaborative Analysis- Participated in Inter-professional Workshops with other
Pre-professional Allied Health Students at Harding University
CERTIFICATIONS
 NIH Research Certificate: Protecting Humans Subject Research Participants
 Hospitality and Restaurant Management - National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation
 Novo Nordisk Diabetes Education Certificate
 ServSafe Food Handler – National Restaurant Association Educational
Foundation
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
 Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society
 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Student Member