1. SamanthaDonegan 651-233-8085 * donegans@my.uwstout.edu
12260 Heather Ave. N., Hugo, MN 55038
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EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI, Dietetic Internship
Emphasis: Nutrition through the Life Cycle
Expected completion date—May 2015
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI
Master of Science, Food and Nutritional Sciences, May 2014
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics, Cum Laude, May 2012
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DIETETIC INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Clinical Inpatient and Outpatient
ST LUKE’S HOSPITAL, DULUTH, MN 01/15-4/15
• Conducted initial and follow-up assessments, provided diet education, and utilized medical
nutrition therapy for Pediatric, Trauma, Renal, Gastrointestinal, Cardiac, Orthopedics, Mental
Health, Neurological/Stroke, Obstetric, General Medicine, General Surgery, Acute Rehab,
Oncology, and Hospice patients using Meditech EMR software
• Interacted and worked with a variety of multidisciplinary medical teams to provide high-quality
and personalized care for patients
• Participated in and contributed to local community affairs, including the American Heart
Association’s Go Red for Women events in Duluth
• Attended and assisted with outpatient counseling and support groups, including patients with
diabetes, cancer, nutrient malabsorption, cardiac rehab and other complications
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, NEW HOPE, MN 09/14-10/14
• Assisted the clinical dietitian with nutrition assessments, conducted weight and diet histories
and attended multidisciplinary team meetings
• Completed Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Care Area Assessments (CAA) to allow for
individualized patient care and code for appropriate reimbursement
Community and Public Health
PORTAGE COUNTY ADRC, STEVEN’S POINT, WI 10/14-11/14
• Conducted multiple home visits to perform nutrition screenings on Home-Delivered Meal
Program participants and provide nutrition education
• Planned, developed and facilitated nutrition education regarding food safety to Senior Dining
Site participants
• Assisted in Home-Delivered Meal and Senior Dining Site programs, including packing,
serving, and delivering meals
CHIPPEWA COUNTY WIC, CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 11/14-12/14
• Completed nutrition assessments and WIC certifications, developed appropriate care plans and
counseled WIC participants using ROSIE WIC data system
• Obtained laboratory and anthropometric data including weight, height and hemoglobin levels
from women, infants and children
• Created the quarterly information display and monthly newsletter with information on how to
limit screen time in the home
• Promoted the online resource www.wichealth.org and recruited participants to register

2. • Presented to two local high school classes on prenatal, breastfeeding, and post-partum nutrition
Hospital and School Food Service Management
HUDSON SCHOOL DISTRICT, HUDSON, WI 04/15-05/15
• Assisted with menu development, costing and purchasing, nutrition education materials for
students, and budgeting and financial reporting for the district Nutrition Services department
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM, EAU CLAIRE, MN 09/14-09/14
• Assisted all positions in the kitchen, including head chef, patient dietary aides, salad cook, call
center, and production supervisor
• Participated in cost-analysis, purchasing, storing and receiving of food
• Developed, marketed, and implemented a wellness-themed meal to serve over 100 people
Sports Nutrition
GREEN BAY PACKERS, GREEN BAY, WI 05/15-5/15
• Will be working with the Director of Performance Nutrition
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AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Student Dietetic Volunteer 06/13—01/14
MINNEAPOLIS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Graduate Assistant to Dietetics Program Director 09/13—05/14
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT, MENOMONIE, WI
Community Health Presenter, Volunteer 09/12—12/12
DUNN COUNTY CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM, DUNN COUNTY, WI
Nutrition Communication Intern 06/11—09/12
ANYTIME FITNESS CORPORATE CENTER, HASTINGS, MN
Community Nutrition Demonstrator, Volunteer 06/11—08/11
WIC’S “VEGGIN’ OUT” SUMMER PROGRAM, EAU CLAIRE, WI
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EMENT AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Recipient of Shirley K Stewart “Outstanding Student of the Year” award for M.S. Food and
Nutritional Sciences, 2013 to 2014
• Heartsaver Adult CPR/AED and Choking certification through the American Heart
Association, 2015 through 2017
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification, 2010 through 2015
• Created a 21-day nutritionally balanced meal plan for the book Working Out Sucks! (And Why
it Doesn’t Have To) written by Chuck Runyon, CEO of Anytime Fitness, and published by Da
Capo Lifelong Books
• Attended professional education seminars and conferences including: WAND conference 2015,
Foundations for Diabetes Educators Conference at the International Diabetes Center 2014, and
Minnesota Consultant Dietitians Fall Conference 2014
• Member of the M.S. Human Nutritional Sciences Advisory Committee, 2013 to 2014
• Member of the National and Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

3. References Available Upon Request