KATHRYN MUNKUS

403 CHEROKEE DRIVE TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173

205-834-4767 KATHRYNMUNKUS@GMAIL.COM
EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University
Dietetic Internship Graduate Certificate Program
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Masters of Arts in Community Health Education
University of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Athletic Scholarship, Family and Consumer Science Scholarship

Statesboro, GA
2015
Birmingham, AL
2013
Birmingham, AL
2011

EMPLOYMENT AND INTERN EXPERIENCE

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Dietetic Intern
October 2014- December 2015
Collected, analyzed, and interpreted relevant data from the patient and/or medical records
including anthropometric data, appetite , diet orders, nutrition history, medications and
medical concerns
Provided nutritional assessments, education and counseling to individuals with diabetes,
obesity, hypertension, malnutrition, chewing/swallowing difficulties, kidney disease, GI
disorders and other various diseases
Advised patients and family members on basic nutrition principles, diet modifications,
and food selection and preparation in inpatient and outpatient settings
Conducted patient education with the patient and family as needed, and evaluates
effectiveness of counseling based on objective information
Evaluated appropriateness of enteral nutrition support, including energy, protein, and
adequacy of fluid provisions, making necessary recommendations in a timely and
professional manner
Southwest Georgia Health District WIC program
Albany GA
Nutritionist
March-October 2014
Screened and assessed nutrition status of individuals
Provided nutrition and breastfeeding counseling to patients
Provided nutrition assistance to staff and community members
Performed job responsibilities with minimal supervision
Responsible for WIC operations in three clinics with in District 8-2
American Heart Association
Birmingham, AL
Community Health Educator Intern
January-March 2014
Linked people and community organizations to AHA messages and resources
Identified new partner organizations and developed/retain partnerships
Developed new strategies to mobilize the communities serve

Planned, implemented and evaluated programs within the community

Assisted with program development, action plans and budget
Maintained productive relationships with community partners and acknowledged
community requests
UAB HealthSmart
Birmingham, AL
Community Health Educator Intern
September-January 2013
Assisted with planning and implementing HealthSmarts annual observance of National
Food Day in partnership with the Jefferson County Place Matters Team
Served as a community resources point of contact for clients
Developed a health educators guide book for educational services
Researched and wrote weekly health tips for the newsletter
Assisted with other administrative and programmatic duties as assigned by the
operations administrator and/or the community outreach director
CERTIFICATIONS

CPR, AED, American Heart Association, ServSafe

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
School Nutrition Association