Elizabeth Elberfeld, RD, LDN

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EDUCATION
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY BOSTON, MA
M.S. Applied Nutrition EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE
Concentration: Nutrition and Fitness JULY 2018
Cumulative GPA: 3.83

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY C.W. POST BROOKVILLE, NY

M.S. Nutrition DATES ATTENDED
Concentration: Nutrition and Exercise Physiology AUGUST 2015 MAY 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.89

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY PARK, PA

B.S. Nutritional Sciences GRADUATION DATE
B.S. Marketing MAY 9, 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.70
DPD GPA: 3.67

DIETETIC INTERNSHIP
ARAMARK DISTANCE LEARNING DIETETIC INTERNSHIP SEPTEMBER 2016 MAY 2017
MANAGEMENT ROTATION INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY
Optimized patient care and satisfaction during nine weeks of management rotations
Executed activities related to production, retail, and patient services while planning and
executing programs to further employee education and improve departmental function
Increased sales in the medical center cafeteria by 15 percent while promoting healthy eating
patterns in hospital employees through a Made-to-Order Fall Speciality Salad promotion

CLINICAL ROTATION INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY

Individualized the Nutrition Care Process and tailored nutrition education to a variety of
patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings during nineteen weeks of clinical rotations
Actively participated as a member of the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care
Facilitated continuing education programs for the clinical team including a Nutrition Focused
Physical Assessment journal club and a case study presentation about head and neck cancer

COMMUNITY ROTATION B.KOMPLETE CORPORATE WELLNESS

Designed and implemented wellness programs for a variety of clients during a four week
rotation at a corporate wellness firm serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York
Personalized interventions to improve the overall health and wellness of corporate employees
Created white papers, healthy living challenges, email campaigns, and motivational materials
to be delivered to consumers via a variety of social and online media marketing channels

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER WOODBURY MAY 2017 PRESENT
Per Diem Dietitian
Assess the nutritional status of patients using a variety of measures including anthropometric,
biochemical, clinical, and dietary data obtained from patient interviews and medical records
Develop nutrition interventions to optimize the health and recovery of hospitalized inpatients
Monitor and evaluate the nutrition plan of care to meet the individualized needs of each patient

B.KOMPLETE CORPORATE WELLNESS MAY 2017 JUNE 2017

Temporary Independent Contractor
Compose educational and promotional newsletters, blogs, email campaigns, and wellness
challenges to promote health and wellness to various corporate clients and their employees
Design attractive and informative handouts to educate clients at health and wellness seminars
Compile data and reports on corporate employee health behaviors including health risk
assessments, wellness program participation, and incentive management programs

LIFE TIME ATHLETIC NOVEMBER 2015 MAY 2016

Member Services Specialist
Built relationships while continuously delivering high quality customer service to members
Connected individuals to the best people, programs, products, and services that fueled their area
of passion and helped them progress toward their health and fitness goals
Continually obtained feedback and developed strategies to better serve members needs

PENN STATE FITNESS JANUARY 2012 AUGUST 2015

Fitness Instructor
Designed and implemented unique exercise routines to lead students and faculty members
through safe, fun and effective workouts while promoting overall health and wellness
Conducted one-on-one sessions to educate and motivate new exercisers to make positive changes
Mentored and assisted in the cultivation of learning and self discovery in new fitness instructors

PENN STATE OFFICE OF SPORTS NUTRITION AUGUST 2014 DECEMBER 2014

Independent Study Student
Counseled student athletes on proper dietary habits to enhance performance and achieve goals
Created educational material to aid student athletes in understanding the value of proper nutrition
Educated collegiate athletic teams and athletic professionals on topics related to sports nutrition

UNITED WELLNESS GROUP MAY 2014 AUGUST 2014

Health Coach
Developed employee wellness programs to emphasize overall health and wellbeing
Promoted positive lifestyle modifications by working with clients to set SMART goals
Composed educational displays, presentations, posters, and handouts to facilitate learning

CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Registered Dietitian
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor