Lorraine Bonkowski, RD

9302 Lakewood Ct. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 (248) 568-2684 lfindlan@gmail.com

Online portfolio: lorrainebonkowski.weebly.com

Qualifications Summary: Dedicated and competent professional with extensive experience in the clinical field of dietetics
and using the nutrition care process. Skilled in communication, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Proficient in EPIC, CBORD, Microsoft Office programs, and electronic medical records.

EDUCATION
Dietetic Intern October 2016 July 2017
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
42-week internship, supervised practice with a nutrition therapy concentration
Clinical
- Assessed patients with acute and chronic conditions in multiple areas including internal medicine,
infectious disease, cardiology, oncology, transplant, pediatrics, nephrology, and intensive care
- Implemented the nutrition care process daily when treating patients
- Provided staff responsibility in acute care surgery and surgical specialty
Community
- Participated in community programs including PE-nut, Lets Get Healthy, and Gleaners Food Bank
- Attended Legislative Day
Management
- Designed and served a profitable meal for the Henry Ford Hospital retail cafeteria
- Created a patient meal appropriate for renal, cardiac, and regular diets
- Participated in management activities such as scheduling, updating policies, and performing corrective
actions

ServSafe Certification July 2015

Madonna University, Livonia, MI January 2015 April 2016

Dietetics Verification Statement
Sigma Zeta, National Science and Mathematics Honor Society, November 2015

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Bachelor of Science, Nutritional Sciences May 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nutrition Assistant June 2015 May 2016
Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI
- Managed the diet office by answering phone and computer requests regarding patients diets
- Assembled patient trays to deliver to rooms and picked up used trays
- Performed end of the day duties such as closing registers, ensuring equipment and lights are off, and turning in
appropriate paperwork
Inside Sales Representative July 2012 December 2014
The Harvard Drug Group, Livonia, MI
- Built and maintained a successful sales territory and customer base
- Developed portfolio of pharmaceutical product knowledge

Veterinary Assistant May 2009 July 2012

Paint Creek Animal Clinic, Rochester, MI
- Assisted veterinarians by handling animals, administering medications, and performing lab tests
- Prepared rooms for appointments, surgeries, and maintained overall appearance of clinic
 - Provided support and information to clients regarding pet needs

ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS
Vice President of Nutrition Network, Madonna University January 2015 May 2016
- University organization led by the dietetics students
- Participate in monthly meetings, volunteer for the community and campus wide events

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Autism Spectrum Disorder Adult Program January 2015 May 2016
- As part of a job skills training program, monitor adults with autism in preparing/making meals and teaching basic
nutrition
Food Recovery Network, Madonna University March 2015 May 2016
- Recover perishable foods from the Madonna University cafeteria and donate to a local charity

Institutional Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creativity Poster Presentation, Madonna University 2016
Research Poster Presentation at Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference 2016
- The Effect of Deep Frying French Fries in Avocado, Coconut, and Peanut Oil

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics June 2015 Present

DPGs:
- Dietitians in Nutrition Support
- Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine
- Medical Nutrition Practice Group

Southeastern Michigan Dietetics Association January 2016 Present