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Alison R. Hawley's Dietetic Internship: A Journey to Nutritional Excellence

Join Alison R. Hawley on her transformative dietetic internship journey at Radford University, where she gained diverse clinical, community, and professional experiences, honing her skills in nutrition counseling, clinical upskilling, technology, and community engagement. Explore her impactful projects, rotations at various healthcare settings, and dedication to improving lives through sound nutrition.

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Alison R. Hawley's Dietetic Internship: A Journey to Nutritional Excellence

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  1. Digital Portfolio Radford University Dietetic Internship Alison R. Hawley Class of 2003-2004

  2. Mission Statement RU Clinics Clinical Upskilling Technology Upskilling Projects Professional Experiences Foodservice Rotation Community Rotation Rural Clinical Rotation Clinical Rotation YMCA Table of Contents

  3. Mission Statement I am committed to learning all that I can, performing to the best of my ability, and to persevere through difficulties. I seek to motivate and change the lives of children and adults through sound nutrition counseling and encouragement. I will stand firm on my beliefs and be a positive and determined individual to my co-workers, family, and friends.

  4. RU Clinics Waldron Hall Clinic Coordinator 2003-2004

  5. RU Clinic Experiences • Nutrition counseling • Education • Weight control • Chronic diseases • Eating disorders • Nutrition bulletin boards at the Radford Recreation Center • Conduct health fairs

  6. Clinical Upskilling • Dobbhoff feeding tube placement • Cholesterol & Glucose monitoring • Bioelectrical Impedance • Indirect Calorimetry

  7. Technology Upskilling • Web page design • www.radford.edu/~arjones • Video: “The Leftover Nightmare” • Informative demonstration on food safety & food poisoning

  8. Projects • Public Service Announcements: “Nutrition Counts” • Tips for Healthy Living • What is a Dietitian • Weight Loss • Good vs. Bad Foods • Don’t Exclude Foods • Buyers Beware • Exercise • RU Dietetic Newsletter • www.radford.edu/~mntintern

  9. Professional Experiences • Virginia Dietetic Association, Annual Meeting • March 28-30, 2004 Charlottesville, VA • Poster presentation “Budget Nutrition”

  10. Foodservice Rotation Lewis Gale Medical Center Preceptor: Wren Roberts, General Manager Aug. 25 – Sept. 24

  11. Foodservice Experiences • Food production & delivery • Tray line assembly process • Meal Rounds • Financial data evaluation • Quality Improvement • Shelf to sheet inventory

  12. Foodservice Experiences • Promotion tool • “Candy Apple Madness” day • Employee In service • Mechanical soft food demo

  13. Community Rotation Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) Preceptors: Amy Ebel, Parent Involvement Coordinator Lisa West, Family Case Manager Sept. 29 – Dec. 3, 2003

  14. Community Experiences • Home visits • Nutrition counseling • Development of nutrition resources • Nutrition education programs • Advertisement in the mass media • Restaurant inspection

  15. “Budget Nutrition” • Assembled by: Alison Hawley & Monica Dickenson • Basic nutrition • Cooking • Planning • Shopping • Govt. food programs • Websites

  16. Rural-Clinical Rotation Pulaski Community Hospital Preceptor: Anita Osburn, RD Jan. 12 – Feb. 19, 2004

  17. Clinical-Rural Experiences • New River Valley Cancer Care Center • Performed: • Nutrition screening • Assessment • Care plans • Supervised patients’ weight changes • Assessed nutrition support needs • Food/Drug interaction education • Developed Diabetic education tool

  18. Clinical Rotation Lewis Gale Medical Center Preceptor: Kate Baker, RD Dietitians: Chanda Tracy, Diane Lynn, & Martha Ross Feb. 23 – May 12, 2004

  19. Clinical Experiences • In-Service to diet office employees • Nutrition counseling • Food/Drug interaction education • Supervision of food quality/accuracy • Nutrition support specialist • Manage clinical nutrition services • Diabetes education classes

  20. MICU SICU CCU Rehab Medical/Surgical Diabetes Neurology Pediatrics Oncology Cardiology Psych Areas of Clinical Practice

  21. YMCA “Healthy Kids Day” • Salem YMCA • April 3, 2004 • Nutrition Education • Meal planning • Healthy snacks • Trying new foods • Serving sizes • Nutrients in food • Food Guide Pyramid

  22. “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals”.

  23. Thank You! Alison R. Hawley arjones@radford.edu (540) 986-1613

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