CHERYL REESE
Melbourne,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Clinical Dietitian with 21 years of experience developing personalized nutrition care plans and using evidenced based guidelines that positively affect patient outcomes
Professional with strong background in clinical nutrition and patient care, emphasizing evidence-based dietary plans and nutritional counseling. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, adapting to changing needs while ensuring positive patient outcomes. Expertise in medical nutrition therapy, nutritional assessments, and developing personalized nutrition plans. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach in achieving optimal health outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Cleveland Clinic-Indian River Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized Nutrition Care Process to develop, implement and monitor care plans
- Performed order writing for enteral nutrition, therapeutic diets, medical food supplements and nutrition related labs using hospital approved protocol and collaboration with Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP)
- Documented patients meeting criteria for diagnosis of malnutrition using the AND/ASPEN guidelines
- Provided clinical coverage at Behavioral Health Unit
- Participated in Enteral Nutrition Committee, researching and reviewing oral/enteral nutrition products for the 2025-2027 formulary
CLINICAL DIETITIAN II
Health First-Holmes Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Utilized Nutrition Care Process to develop, implement and monitor care plans with emphasis in Trauma, Critical Care, Med Surg and Neurology
- Performed order writing for enteral nutrition, therapeutic diets, medical food supplements and nutrition related labs using hospital approved protocol
- Documented patients meeting criteria for diagnosis of malnutrition using the AND/ASPEN guidelines
- Performed placement of nasogastric and nasoenteric feeding tubes using electromagnetic sensing device (Cortrak) allowing for improvement of patient care and cost savings
- Collaborated closely with pharmacy to initiate and monitor patients receiving parenteral nutrition
- Attended interdisciplinary rounds
- Presented nutrition lecture at Trauma Quality Committee Assisted in staff training and precepting of student interns
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Orlando Health-Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Utilized Nutrition Care Process to develop, implement and monitor care plans with emphasis in Oncology and Surgical populations
- Provided staff coverage in multiple areas including Trauma, Burns, Orthopedics, Cardiology and Bariatric Surgery
- Documented patients meeting criteria for diagnosis of malnutrition using the AND/ASPEN guidelines
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Compass Group-Rockledge Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2019
- Utilized Nutrition Care Process to develop, implement and monitor care plans with emphasis in Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Oncology
- Performed order writing for enteral nutrition, therapeutic diets, medical food supplements and nutrition related labs using hospital approved protocol
- Provided clinical nutrition coverage at affiliated hospital and long-term care facility
- Participated in patient rounding with multidisciplinary team
- Assisted Clinical Nutrition Manager with revision of clinical nutrition policies
- Collaborated closely with pharmacy to initiate and monitor patients receiving parenteral nutrition
- Performed weekly inventory and ordering of enteral formulary Participated in multiple committees such as Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Cancer and Stroke committees
- Completed biweekly dietitian schedule
- Participated in community wellness events
- Assisted in staff training and precepting of student interns
Education
Dietetic Internship -
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.1998
Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Collaborative team player
- Advanced organizational skills
- Effective decision-making capabilities
- Reliable and compassionate
Certification
- RDN-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, 2004-present
- LDN-Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, 2005-present
- CNSC-Certified Nutrition Support Clinical, 2013-2018 and 2021-present
Timeline
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Cleveland Clinic-Indian River Hospital
07.2023 - Current
CLINICAL DIETITIAN II
Health First-Holmes Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 04.2023
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Orlando Health-Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2020
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
Compass Group-Rockledge Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Food and Nutrition
Florida State University
Dietetic Internship -
Emory University