LEAH FIGUCCIO

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8200 Henry Ave Philadelphia, PA 19128 570-730-2725 leahfiguccio@gmail.com
E D U C AT I O N
Sodexo Dietetic Internship, Philadelphia, PA- MNT Concentration (January 2015-October 22, 2015)
Immaculata University, Malvern, PA-Masters of Nutrition, GPA 3.89 (May 2015)
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA-Bachelors of Nutritional Science (August 2012)
INTERNSHIP
Basic/Intermediate Clinical Rotation (15 weeks)
Cooper University Hospital- Dietetic Intern, Camden, NJ
Completed clinical rotation at this 700 bed level 1 trauma center, including 3 weeks of staff
relief
Developed & presented inpatient clinical case study to 25-30 dietitians on Gastric Cancer
Created diabetes, HIV, Cancer and renal education hand outs for inpatient and outpatient use
Created a hospital-wide display for National Nutrition Month on Nutrition facts and label
reading
Conducted nutrition assessments, provided diet education, utilized medical nutrition therapy,
& performed follow-up evaluations on Diabetic, Trauma, Gastrointestinal, Surgical, General
Medicine, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Oncology & Renal patients
Advanced Clinical Rotation (6 weeks)
Conducted nutrition assessments, provided diet education, utilized medical nutrition therapy, &
performed follow-up evaluations
Manor Care- Ambler, PA-Long Term Care
CHOP- Philadelphia, PA Pediatrics- Renal, Bone health & Eating Disorders
Abramson Dialysis Center, Lansdale, PA-Renal
Cooper University Hospital-Nutrition Support & 3 weeks of Staff Relief
Food Service Management (6 weeks)
University of Sciences- Philadelphia, PA (August 14- September 11, 2015)
Conducted a presentation and handout on Sodexos mindful eating program for employees
Participated and coordinated the inventory and storage procedures for the foodservice department
Implemented and executed a Super hero, Super foods theme meal

Professional Development & Community (6 weeks)

Aria Wellness Center- Philadelphia, PA
Women, Infant & Children- Abington, PA
Renfrew Center- Philadelphia, PA
Campbells Soup, Camden, NJ
Whole Foods- Plymouth Meeting, PA

WORK EXPERIENCE
Renfrew Center, Philadelphia, PA-Counselor (August 2015- Current)
Facilitates group discussions, community meetings and other therapeutic groups
Provides 1 on 1 contact, individual support crisis intervention as directed or needed
Monitors meal time and documents meal compliance

 Facilitates after the meal support group and attends required meetings
North WIC- Philadelphia, PA- Nutrition Professional (September 2013-January 2015)
Confer with clients to determine their nutritional needs and goals
Chart out relevant nutritional procedures and plans based on individual clients nutritional goals
Educate clients on the need for appropriate eating habits and develop materials to aid in nutritional education
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure clients needs are completely satisfied
Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA- Diet Clerk (June 2013- September 2013)
Conduct inventory and place orders to ensure continual replenishment of stock with minimal waste
Maintained and update changes in patient diets after conducting thorough analysis
Drafted and reviewed patient menus according to food tolerances and established food patterns
S K I LLS & C E R T I F I C AT I O N S
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic- Member (September 2013- Present)
Hemocue Certified- (May 2014)
Certified Lactation Counselor-(August 2014)
ServSafe- (April, 2016)

Computer Science - Experienced in working with various hospital and medical office operating system platforms,
proficient in Microsoft Office applications