Carrie Thrasher

Experienced clinician transitioning to a career as a cancer registry professional (Oncology Data Specialist exam-eligible). I have a strong background in public health, dietetics, oncology, management, military leadership, grant management and program coordination.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Self-Employed PRN Contractor—Renew U Nutrition - Remote

(2020-03)

• Assess nutrition needs, provide guidance, and implement interventions and dietary plans according to age and disease specific needs
• Responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality, safe medical nutrition therapy to clients in outpatient and community settings
• Interpret and apply nutrition research to clinical practice

Rural Health Specialist/Regional Coordinator - State of Texas—Texas Department of Agriculture - Austin, TX

(2023-07 - 2024-07)

• Assisted in seeking, developing, and submitting grant applications to federal agencies to obtain funding for rural health programs
• Provided grant management and technical assistance to rural communities in implementing effective projects and services
• Worked with community-based, regional, and statewide organizations to foster efforts to improve access and quality of health care in rural areas of the state
• Collaborated with agency staff as appropriate regarding program and contract issues which may include providing technical assistance, reimbursement request reviews, and compliance contract monitoring

Director, Nutrition Services - Choctaw Nation Healthcare Center - Talihina, OK

(2015-10 - 2019-06)

Active-duty assignment (Lieutenant/O-3, US Public Health Service): 11/2013-6/2019

• Planned and implemented inpatient and outpatient nutrition therapy based on the needs of the Native American population served, accounting for cultural, social, and economic conditions
• Documented patient assessments and therapeutic interventions in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Managed annual clinical nutrition budget
• Served as nutrition consultant to the hospital food service department, overseeing patient menu planning, providing in-services to staff, ensuring compliance with provision of therapeutic diets
• Director, Choctaw Nation Summer Food Program/At-Risk Afterschool Program
• Grant and proposal writing
• Nutrition counselor/planner for PHS officers needing to meet revised weight standards

Consumer Safety Officer/Investigator - US Food and Drug Administration - Fresno, CA

(2014-12 - 2015-10)

• Investigated complaints of injury, illness, or death caused FDA-regulated products
• Created comprehensive investigative reports of findings
• Initiated actions against violators in accordance with federal law
• Advised industry, state, and local officials and consumers on enforcement policies, methods, and interpretation of regulations
• Utilized appropriate inspection procedures and techniques

Public Health Nutritionist/Dietitian - Indian Health Service - Chinle, AZ and Zuni, NM

(2011-08 - 2014-12)

• Planned and implemented an ongoing nutrition education and counseling program for the Chinle and Zuni-Ramah Service Unit diabetes and prediabetes populations
• Provided medical nutrition therapy to gestational diabetes (GDM) patients while simultaneously building a GDM registry for historical and future patients
• Served as nutrition consultant to community groups such as schools, Healthy Lifestyles Program, Headstart, Diabetes Prevention Program, WIC, and Senior Center
• Managed compliance and reporting requirements for the Diabetes Program's accreditation with the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
• Facilitated all aspects of the Zuni-Ramah Service Unit Diabetes Audit
• Core Member of Diabetes Advisory Committee
• Member of Health and Wellness Coalition Food Systems Pillar

Practicum - National Cancer Registrars Association: Center for Cancer Registry Education (2026)

Oncology Data Specialist Certificate Program - AHIMA (2026)

Dietetic Internship - Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles (2011)

Master of Public Health - Public Health - American Military University (2010)

Didactic Program in Dietetics - Dietetics - California State University Long Beach (2010)

Bachelor of Arts - Middle Eastern Studies - University of Texas at Austin (1999)