Eric R.

Colby, DTR
15 Antona Boulevard Centereach, NY 11720 Ericrcolby@me.com (631) 561-9658

Education:
Suffolk County Community College, Riverhead, NY May 2016
Associate in Applied Science - Dietetic Technology, Program GPA 3.4, Major GPA 3.8

Queens College, Flushing, NY December 2017

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Program GPA 3.2, Major GPA 3.7

Certifications:
Registered Dietetic Technician , Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Certification #86075984 June 2016
ServSafe Food Allergy Certification, National Restaurant Association April 2017

Work Experience:
Registered Dietetic Technician June 2016 - Present
Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, NY
Dietetic Technician, Registered
Clinical:
Assess nutritional status of patients to determine appropriate nutrition interventions and recommendations
Document appropriate information in electronic medical record database, Epic
Educate patients based on the individuals specific nutritional needs relating to medical conditions
Food Service:
Proficient in all menu options available to patients all dietary needs based on medical conditions
Use medical history and diet order of patients to suggest and monitor menu selections
Utilize CBOARD to maintain patients diet orders up-to-date, including enteral nutrition

Nutritional Service Aide May 2012 - June 2016

St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY
Nutritional Services Aide
Attend to patron & patient needs in a friendly, caring manor
Multi-task with accuracy and efficiency under high workload and stress situations
Maintain a safe & sanitary work environment without compromising productivity
Experience in: short-order cooking, cashier, taking patient orders (verbally, through forms or via phone systems,
serving trays, inventory ordering, worker scheduling, tray-line service & cleaning

Education Program Field Experience450 hours:

Food Service Administration 180 hours, West Hampton Care Center, West Hampton, NY January - May 2016
Update & modify menus for specific dietary needs & corrections
Review purchase orders & conduct sanitation audits
Assist in the meal tray line to ensure food safety and accuracy
Provide inservice education on low residue diets

Clinical 48 hours, Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY November - December 2015

Analyzed patient medical records and determined nutrition diagnosis
Worked with Bariatric Patients to better understand specific surgeries and nutritional needs
Clinical 84 hours, Island Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center, Holtsville, NY September - November 2015
Analyzed patient medical records and determined nutrition diagnosis
Worked with elderly residents to better understand the needs of the population

Community 48 hours, Gurwin Adult Day Healthcare, Hauppauge, NY July - August 2015
Provided In-service on the importance of fiber within our diet and where to find it
Analyzed patient medical records and determined nutrition diagnosis

Clinical 40 hours, Children's Community Early Head Start, Port Jefferson, NY March- May 2015
Created menu's to meet CAFCP standards
Assisted in creating mindful eating stories to educate in eating vegetables with every meal

Clinical 50 hours, Atria Nursing Home, Smithtown, NY January - March 2015

Provided In-service on gluten free diet and celiac's disease
Analyzed patient medical records and determined nutritional needs

Community Volunteer Involvement:

Food Pantry, St. John's Lutheran Church, Holbrook, NY October 2015 - Present
Volunteer work
Martial Arts Training, United Martial Arts Center, Port Jefferson Station, NY August 2009 - Present
Assistant Instructor of martial arts programs (ages: 5 - adult)
Instructor of mixed martial arts programs (ages: 16 - adult)
Team UMAC Kickboxing, Brazilian Jujitsu, MMA Fighter
Nutrition education for employees and clients

Skills:
Software: CBOARD GerriMenu MatrixCare Computrition MealTracker NutriCare Tools Microsoft
Office, Excel, Power Point Apple Pages, Numbers Keynote Diet Analysis (Plus) EPIC
Language: English and Spanish bilingual

Honors & Affiliations:

Member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics September 2014 - Present

Member of the Long Island Dietetics Association May 2017 - Present

Member of the Nutrition Club at Queens College September 2016 - December 2017

Member of the Nutrition Club at Suffolk County Community College September 2014 - May 2016

Member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor's Society at Suffolk County Community College December 2016

Dean's List at Suffolk County Community College September 2014 - May 2016

Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) September 2015 - Present

Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group (NE) September 2015 - Present