Kathryn Whetstone

Los Angeles, CA ▪ 562-743-2780

WhetstoneKelleyK@gmail.com
E-Portfolio: www.KathrynWhetstoneEportfolio.weebly.com

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Dietetics and Food Administration

California State University, Long Beach
2012-2017
DPD Science GPA: 3.57

Associate of Arts, General Studies

Cypress College, CA
2012

EXPERIENCE

Oakwood University Dietetic Internship

St. Joseph Healthcare, Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center
July 2018- June 2019
 Internship Elective: ICU & Nutrition Support
 80 hours

Nutrition Assistant, Patient Ambassador

Sodexo – Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
Dec. 2017- June 2018
 Assisted registered dietitians with 24 screening of new admissions
 Acted as a liaison between nursing and dietary professionals
 Completed meal rounds and explain diet orders to new admits
 Visited patients advanced from NPO, clear or full liquid diets

Volunteer, Nutrition Services

Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
May 2017- Nov. 2017
 Answered calls from patients, nurses and registered dietitians to provide food and/or beverage to
patients while maintaining specific dietary needs
 Documented tube feeding, supplements and late food trays for each unit
 Assembled food trays for all diets in a timely manner
 Updated hospital menus for all diets, when necessary
 Created educational materials on specific diets or ingredients for foodservice employees to use
Co-author, Volunteer Research Assistant
Vegetarian Resource Group
Virtual
May 2017- August 2017
 Collaborated in research projects by locating articles and/or extracting information for the lead
researcher for use
 Participate in virtual meetings that discussed current research methods with the team
 Co-author of the final abstract “What Does Plant-Based Mean? An Examination of Usage in
Research Studies”

Paraprofessional Educator (Level III, IV)

East Whittier City School District
Substitute Instructional Aide & Employed in the S.T.E.P. program for the 3 years of employment
August 2008-May 2016
 Tailored educational curriculum to students with a range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths
and weaknesses
 Assisted students in acquiring breakfast, snacks, and lunches at specified times daily
 Excelled in leadership roles by instructing students and monitoring 1-3 staff members when
needed
 Assisted the teacher, program administrator and educational specialist in implementing strategies
for reinforcing behavior

CERTIFICATIONS

 Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM)

 CPR/First Aid
 CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention)
 Bloodborne Pathogens

CURRENT ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP

 Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND)

 Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DNS)
 California Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics: Orange County District
 Kappa Omicron Alpha Psi Honor Society for Human Sciences