Krysta McGinnis

6150 NW Taylor Rd Union Star, MO 64494 (660) 483-0761 krysta.mcginnis2@gmail.com krystamcginnis.weebly.com

EDUCATION
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Post-Baccalaureate, Didactic Program
Certificate: Nutrition and Dietetics

Maryville, MO
August 2013 December 2014
Certificate: December 2014
DPD GPA: 3.78/4.0

MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVESITY

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology
Concentration: Health Science

St. Joseph, MO
Graduated: July 2013
Cumulative GPA: 2.87/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hy-Vee
St. Joseph, MO
Health and Wellness Specialist
December 2014 Present
Successfully market and implement the DISH (Dinner is Solved at Hy-Vee) program at the St. Joseph location
Modify recipes, perform food preparation duties, ensure supplies are stored appropriately in accordance to state law and educate
customers on proper food safety and sanitation for the DISH program
Implement Wellness Wednesdays and develop material to promote nutrition to customers while providing healthy tastings
Hy-Vee
Maryville, MO
Certified Pharmacy Technician
August 2013 December 2014
Assisted pharmacists in distributing appropriate prescriptions to patients
Prepared prescriptions by counting, measuring or mixing medications
Clarified prescriptions with prescribers and aided patients in insurance billing discrepancies
Dinner is Solved at Hy-Vee (DISH) Dietitian Assistant
January 2013 December 2014
Practiced food safety techniques while assisting customers in creating and assembling nutritional freezer entrees
Assisted registered dietitian in recipe modification to create grocery shopping lists
Aided RD in shopping, setting up, and cleaning for food program
Practicum in Nutrition and Dietetics
St. Joseph and Maryville, MO
Job Shadow in Various Healthcare Facilities
June 2014 September 2014
Completed 60 hours combined experiences in clinical, long-term care, outpatient, dialysis, WIC, and cancer outreach rotations
Observed RDs in conducting patient assessments, charting, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy
Reviewed informatics/computerized charting in various settings
Heartland Health/Mosaic Life Care
St. Joseph, MO
Grow Your Own Intern Wellness Department
June 2014 July 2014
Assisted with numerous wellness health screenings in eight locations throughout Missouri and Kansas
Contributed to a childhood obesity research PowerPoint for Heartlands Fourth Grade Challenge
Created handouts for RDs single focus classes and completed cooking demonstrations at Second Harvest Food Bank
Kids Eat Right
St. Joseph, MO
Mini grant recipient Healthy Schools. Its a Team Effort
September 2014
Provided four presentations in the St. Joseph community to teenagers about the importance of eating right and being physically
active
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

National Healthcare Association Certified Pharmacy

Technician

Proficient in Nutritionist Pro

HONORS & ACTIVITIES

Deans Academic Scholarship (Fall 2009 Spring 2013)

Deans List (Fall 2010)

Presidents Honor Roll (Spring 2014)

University Scholarship (Fall 2014)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, student member

Missouri Dietetic Association, student member

Northwest Student Dietetic Association (NSDA), member

NSDA Neon Glow Run, volunteer (Sept 2013 & 2014)

Kappa Omicron Nu (KONu), member

Horace Mann, volunteer (Nov 2013 & Apr 2014)