Mackenzie Heisler, MS, RDN, LDN

2301 Ellsworth Blvd, Malta, NY 12020

570-225-5917
mackenzieheislerMH@outlook.com
EDUCATION
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY Newark, NJ
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition 03/2021

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics 12/2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION Warrensburg, NY
Nutrition and Food Systems Educator 08/2023-Present
● Determine community needs, develop, deliver, and evaluate nutrition programs to diverse groups of individuals independently and
with coworkers from pre-K to elderly through farm-to-school initiatives, meal in a mug, dining with diabetes, food preservation
workshop, substance abuse group, booths at local and state fairs with nutrition games and handouts, EFNEP presentation, and wild
edibles train the trainer event.
● Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and virtually, using traditional tools as well as innovative
applications of electronic technology (e.g. computers, audio, video, etc.).
● Provide evidence-based research to the public through phone calls, emails, and in-person events with questions on nutrition and food
safety recommendations.

DIETITIANS ON DEMAND Glen Mills, PA

Registered Dietitian 06/2023-07/2023
● Assess, implement, and monitor patients/resident's nutritional status and nutrition progress accurately and in a timely manner
through the EHR system (myUnity).
● Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional care policies, staff in-services, care plans, food quality, and
educational programs.
● Instruct patients/residents and families on diet modification as necessary and assist with implementation strategies while working
with an interdisciplinary team.

NUTRACO Shenandoah, PA
Clinical Nutritionist 10/2021-06/2022
● Evaluated client-specific nutrition needs, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology, and medical concerns.
● Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health information into EHR system (PointClickCare) for quarterlies, annuals,
high risk individuals, significant weight changes, weekly weights, and care plans.
● Actively listened to patients, handled concerns thoroughly in a timely manner, and discussed major issues with the supervisor,
interdisciplinary team, family members, and healthcare providers.

VETERANS AFFAIR MEDICAL CENTER Wilkes-Barre, PA

Dietetic Intern 08/2020-02/2021
● Thirty-week internship including outpatient, bariatrics, long-term care, ICU, staff relief, oncology, MOVE program, and food service
rotations.
● Planned and prepared sports themed meal day for the long-term care residents with dietitians and intern accommodating individuals
with specialized diets.
● Taught a Healthy Teaching Kitchen for Veterans virtually where I created a recipe and cooked the meal while talking about the
benefits of the ingredients and alternatives they may incorporate.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
● E-Portfolio https://mackenzieheisler.weebly.com/
● Performed mock NFPEs and attended three teaching objective structured clinical exams during graduate program.
● 300-hour clinical field experience at St. Luke’s University Health Network with dietitian completing powerpoints,
presentations, and performed meal rounding and tray audits independently.
● Published Research Article Abstract Review 2021 with colleagues.