Kayla Widmar

Address: 985 Crestview Lane Owatonna, MN 55060

(952)412-1256 widmark0715@gmail.com

Objective

To obtain a Dietetic Internship where there is a need for passion, dedication and interpersonal communication.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Bachelors of Science in Dietetics, August 2015

Minor: Psychology, August 2015

Dietetics Related Volunteer Experience

Sports Performance Intern

University of Louisville-Kentucky Sports Performance Department

July 2014-August 2014. Louisville, KY

Worked with other interns to create educational boards Designed a "fast fuel" cart for pre-practice nutrition Operated a post-practice refueling and rehydrating station Equipped the team's training table with items for proper fueling during off-practice times Planned and delegated the daily catered meals with vendors

Nutrition Services Intern

Hudson School District Nutrition ServicesMay 2013 – July 2013. Hudson, WI

Aided in the development of the school nutrition budget Created new recipes for pizza crusts, and a taste testing survey to decide which crust to implement in the

lunch line Learned each aspect of a school district dietitian's responsibilities Gained knowledge and professionalism

Dietetic student aid

UW-Stout Athletic Training Room

August 2013 – Present. Menomonie, WI

Compiled data on football player weights to evaluate hydration status Determined individualized rehydration plan for each player daily Attended nutrition education seminars with our RD, Jane Foos Coordinated weekly nutrition “chalk talks” with the UW-Stout gymnastics team

Health Promotions Volunteer

Special Olympics Wisconsin

June 2012 – August 2014. Eau Claire, Steven's Point and Waukesha, WI

Assessed the nutritional status of the athletes Coached athletes and guardians on the importance of bone health Designed fun, interactive, nutrition education for the importance of physical activity, hydration and sun

safety Created “stop-light” design for understanding assessments at each station

Leadership Building Work Experience

Recovery Specialist-Beauterre Recovery Institute

July 11 2016-Present. Owatonna, MN

Transport clients for admission, discharge, medical appointment, etc. Provide orientation to new clients and check in personal property. Provide for the safety of the clients by monitoring their whereabouts by making rounds including all areas

described in the Program Abuse Prevention Plan and overnight bed checks. Complete a DAANES reports as directed. Interact with clients whenever possible. Attend shift change report meetings. Assist in client discharge process. Attend staff meetings and In-service trainings. Distribute medications and other duties as directed and as assigned by Nurse Manager.

Nutrition Services Representative/Call Center Associate- Regions Hospital

September 2015-June 2016. St. Paul, MN

Ability to manage responsibilities of ongoing projects.

Ability to problem solve quickly and effectively communicate resolutions

Ability to communicate nutrition information and understand Enteral feeding needs

Ability to work in a fast paced communication focused environment

Ability to effectively communicate with hospital staff , visitors and patients

Must be able to switch tasks and duties at a moment’s notice while maintaining a positive attitude.   

Must be efficient, accurate and have good attention to detail

Assistant Coach Lakeville South High School Gymnastics

May 2015-August 2016. Lakeville, MN

Create practice assignments to prepare gymnasts (age 12-18) for season competitions Communicate with co-coaches on effectively promoting good form and an understanding of judging in

competition Work as a team with co-coaches to create a fun and hard working environment Build life-long confidence in gymnasts with positivity, interpersonal communication and team work

Professional Development

CPSDA conference Attendee, June 2014, Scottsdale, AZ. Student Senate College of Education, Health and Human Sciences representative, September 2012-January

2013, Menomonie, WI. Stout Athletics Association Committee Representative, 2011-2014, Menomonie, WI.

o Developed and lead, the community can drive and flyer, for UW-Stout Athletics Built public speaking ability by emceeing the UW-Stout Annual Athletics Honors Banquet, May 2013-

2014, Menomonie, WI.