Hayley E.

Billingsley
bhayley@vt.edu
Dietetic
Internship

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, MNT Track, expected graduation July 2016
Inpatient Experience (18 Weeks) (VCUMC)
Practiced as the clinical dietitian for the Hematology service and a hospitalist team during staff relief rotation
following advanced clinical experience (4 total weeks)
Independently managed patient care for one service on medical respiratory ICU by end of nutrition support
rotation (5 weeks)
Achieved charting proficiency in electronic medical record system Cerner
Foodservice and Retail Experience (12.5 weeks) (VCUMC and VCU Monroe Park campus)
Developed and implemented therapeutic snack cart for acute care oncology service
Compiled a foodservice safety binder for and held in-service to instruct staff on use
Supervised kitchen staff and performed duties independently
Specialty Rotation Experience (6 weeks) (Clinical Research at VCUMC, American Family Fitness, Martins)
Performed anthropometric measurements, observed and discussed counseling sessions
Critically evaluated research and research procedures
Created original research diet, meal plans and educational materials

Education

B.S., Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Dietetics Option, 2015

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Overall GPA: 3.72

Relevant
Academic Work

Nutrition Counselor, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (August 2014-May 2015)

Performed one-on-one nutrition assessments and counseling
Offered specific recommendations and counseling based on clients concerns using motivational interviewing
techniques
Prepared ADIME documentation based on counseling provided
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Human Anatomy and Physiology, BMSP 2135 with Dr. Theresa Gillian, Virginia Tech (Fall 2013)
Introduction to Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, HNFE 1114 with Renee Selberg- Eaton, M.S. (Fall 2012)

Research
Experience

Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), Dr. Megan ORourke, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, VA (January- December 2014) (full time job during summer 2014)
Designed project, gathered and analyzed data, drew conclusions, and presented findings on the research project
titled Health Impacts of Community Supported Agriculture with the guidance and support of Dr. ORourke
Participated in weekly research review and discussion during lab meetings
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dr. Madlyn Frisard, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise,
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (January 2014-May 2014)
Worked one-on-one with doctoral students to learn laboratory methods including BSA (protein assay), Western
Blot tests, and proper cell culture technique
Participated in weekly lab meetings to coordinate lab research and activities

Related Job
Experience

Family Nutrition Program Intern, Virginia Cooperative Extension (May 2013-August 2013)
Taught a series of nutrition lessons to over 450 low income elementary age children in summer programs in
Rockingham and Augusta Counties, VA
Developed and created materials for lesson plans given objectives
Audited summer feeding programs for Virginia Department of Health following FNS/USDA Guidelines
Head Lab Assistant, Fralin Life Science Institute of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (Fall 2012- July 2015)
Led other undergraduate students in packing biotechnology outreach (Biotech-In-A-Box) kits for high schools
throughout Virginia