Mackenzie Martindale

Email: mackenzie@theheightsfellowship.org

Education
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics
Minor in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies
Graduation Date: May 2015 | Honors: Cum Laude

Work Experience
Aramark Distance Dietetic Internship

September 2015-Present
CHI St. Lukes Medical Center, Houston, Texas
Clinical Experience- CHI Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center, 850 licensed beds
Completed 2 week staff relief rotation with a focus in cardiac ICU, medical/surgical ICU and oncology units
Presented to 50+ Baylor College of Medicine medical residents on nutritional practices to decrease malnutrition
in the acute care setting
Assisted in an inpatient/outpatient mesothelioma cancer clinic with Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, lifestyle modifications, food selection
and preparation while considering specific cultural preferences
Maintain effective communication with medical professionals and management concerning nutritional care of
patients
Regularly consult with physicians and multidisciplinary health care professionals to determine nutritional needs
and diet modifications of patients to enhance continuity of care
Conduct a variety of patient educations with the patient and family utilizing translators as appropriate
Utilize the nutrition care process to screen, assess, and implement nutrition interventions for patients in various
life stages
Food Service Experience- CHI St. Lukes The Woodlands, 242 licensed beds
Executed each kitchen service position to understand patient services, tray line, and retail while using CBORD
services
Implemented Just For You tray line standards to improve patient trays
Participated in scheduling, conduction of interviews, and performance improvement
Conducted plate waste studies to improve menu
Assisted in transitioning retail menu

Nutrition Assistant for Registered Dietitians

April 2013-August 2015

Wellness Today, Lubbock, Texas

Organized corporate wellness educations
Constructed client specific meal plans
Designed and revised patient education handouts
Conducted weekly weigh-ins
Managed confidential information

Fitness Instructor

June 2013-January 2014

Wellness Today, Lubbock, Texas

Zumba Instructor
Motivated clients of all ages to reach their personal fitness goals

Activities
Second Century Project Research Participant, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Spring 2016 Present
Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Spring 2012 Spring 2015
o Member of the South Plains Food Bank committee, Spring 2014 Spring 2015
Germany Missions Coordinator, The Heights Fellowship, Fall 2012 August 2015
o Planned and led yearly mission trips to Germany for 7 12 volunteers

Credentials and Memberships

Eligible- Registered Dietitian (RD), May 2016

Member of A.S.P.E.N, Member, January 2016-Present
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Member, Fall 2013-Present
ServSafe Certified, September 2015