Karen Sprick
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Dietitian
VA Health System
12.2021 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Managed all Clinical Dietitians
- Updated and maintained all policies and procedures for the Clinical Nutrition Department
- Member of multiple committees
Clinical Dietitian
Saint Francis Hospital
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Lead Clinical Dietitian
Hillcrest Medical Center
03.2010 - 03.2017
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Member of multiple committees including Infection Control and P&T
- Updated and maintained all policies and procedures for the Clinical Nutrition Department
- Managed all Clinical Dietitians and Diet Office Staff
Clinical Dietitian
Hillcrest Hospital South
03.2006 - 03.2008
- Monitored tube feedings and TPN's in the ICU
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
Outpatient Dietitian
Hillcrest Medical Center
03.2006 - 03.2008
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Taught Cardiac Rehab patients
- Worked as a Diabetes Educator and taught multiple diabetes classes
- Provided post bariatric surgery nutrition education to gastric bypass patients
Clinical Dietitian
Advance Care Hospital
05.2003 - 03.2006
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Monitored tube feedings and TPN's
- Maintained departmental budget
- Safety Officer for the facility
- Corporate Wound Care Council Member
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition And Food Management
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2003
Master of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR08.2001
Skills
- Nutritional Assessment
- Professional Development
- Operational Procedures
- Diet Modification
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Nutritional Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Nutrition Program Management
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control Procedures
Accomplishments
- Four-year ACT scholarship, 1997-2001
- Four-year choir scholarship, 1997-2001
- Arkansas Hospitality Association Scholarship, 1999
- Student Activities Board (chair over contemporary committee) 1997-1999
- Arkansas Hospitality Association Scholarship and Shelby Woods Scholarship 2000
- Phi Eta Sigma (National Honors Society, Vice President)
- Dean's List, 1997-2001
- President's Honor Roll 2003
- Western Arkansas Dietetic Association (secretary 2006-2007)
Timeline
Supervisory Dietitian
VA Health System
12.2021 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Saint Francis Hospital
03.2017 - 11.2021
Lead Clinical Dietitian
Hillcrest Medical Center
03.2010 - 03.2017
Clinical Dietitian
Hillcrest Hospital South
03.2006 - 03.2008
Outpatient Dietitian
Hillcrest Medical Center
03.2006 - 03.2008
Clinical Dietitian
Advance Care Hospital
05.2003 - 03.2006
Master of Science - Nutrition And Food Management
University of Central Oklahoma
Master of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Arkansas Tech University
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