April Lynn Panzica

(248)-818-0189
apanzica@umich.edu

PROFILE
I am currently attending graduate school at the University of Michigan, pursuing a Masters of
Public Health degree in the Nutritional Sciences. I have previously earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Health Science with a concentration in Nutrition and Health from Oakland University.
Ultimately my goal is to become a Registered Dietician working with underserved women and
children. I have past experience with health education through volunteer work, and would really
like the opportunity to gain some additional experience focusing on research regarding health
disparities impacting women.

EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Masters of Public Health in Nutritional Science, May 2022

Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI

Bachelor of Science in Health Science, August 2019
Health Science Departmental Honors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Huron Valley Sinai Hospital, Commerce, MI
Unit Clerk, March 2020-Present
 Answer Incoming phone calls and respond to patient call lights.
 Organize and file patient charts and medical histories.
 Maintain and organize nursing desks.
 Assign patients to appropriate rooms, and document patient transfers and discharges.
 Assist patients and nursing staff by paging appropriate staff, preparing patient rooms,
and assisting in patient transport and care as needed.
 Travel between various units of the hospital based on needs.

Huron Valley Sinai Hospital, Commerce, MI

Food Service Aid, February 2018-March 2020
 Answer phone calls from patients, visitors and staff of multiple hospitals.
 Place patient meal orders, and guide them through any dietary restrictions they may
have.
 Follow patient diet orders and input appropriate notifications into Citrix for hospital
staff.
 Assure patients receive proper dietary supplements.
 Create and fax formula recipes for Children’s Hospital.
 Create and file diet census reports.
 Occasionally assemble, deliver or collect patient food trays.

Lifetime Fitness, Commerce, MI

Member Services Team Member, June 2017-January 2018
  Greet, check-in and relay messages to members.
 Connect guests and those inquiring about membership to the appropriate account
manager.
 Answer phone calls and questions from members regarding Lifetime events and policies.
 Provide an overall friendly and inviting atmosphere for members.
 Keep a tidy work environment.

Johnny Carino’s, Commerce, MI

Server, July 2014 – May 2018
 Ensure quality customer service through a variety of tasks, including taking
orders, delivering food, answering phone calls, and periodically checking on
guests.
 Responsible for knowing details about the menu and being able to answer
questions regarding the dishes, as well as food preparation and potential
problems with allergens.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
Gleaners Cooking Matters
Nutrition Instructor, June 2019- August 2019
 Help make healthy eating more accessible to low-income families by providing nutrition
information in an easy to understand manner.
 Cover topics such as MyPlate, whole grains, the importance of consuming a variety of
fruits and vegetables and how to read nutrition labels.

ADA Imagine Camp

Camp Counselor, July 2021
 Plan activities to engage campers in remote camp experience and allow them to connect
with other children with Type 1 Diabetes.
 Facilitate conversations about diabetes maintenance and treatment options.
 Discuss the benefits and struggles associated with Type 1 Diabetes.
 Encourage physical activity and healthy living among campers.

Michigan Fitness Foundation

Applied Learning Experience, May 2021-August 2021
 Conduct research on nutrition and physical activity programs being implemented in
Public Library settings.
 Collaborate on interdisciplinary team with program evaluator.
 Develop criteria to evaluate public health programs implemented in library settings.
 Compile research findings and evaluation results into an excel document and literature
review document to assist in future collaboration between Michigan Fitness partners and
public libraries.