Sarah Higgins
North Ridgeville,OH
Summary
Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition with over 12 year of experience in outpatient oncology care. Specialize in Ketogenic Diet counseling for primary brain tumors and endometrial cancer patients. Able to identify barriers to compliance and creatively modify diet to achieve diet therapy goals. Expert at providing appropriate medical nutrition therapy for complex patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
06.2014 - Current
- Assess nutrition status of oncology patients based on cancer diagnosis, treatment modality, metabolic requirements, and nutrition focused physical exam to 30-40 patients per week
- Deliver tailored nutrition interventions and personalized education while developing close relationships with patients/caregivers
- Participated in clinical research study "The Modified Atkins Diet: Using Carbohydrate Restriction in the Treatment of Patients with Glioblastoma Multiforme". Was instrumental in study conduction and data collection.
- Presented study abstract at two international conferences: Society for Integrative Oncology in 2015 and Global Symposium for Ketogenic Diet Therapies in 2016.
- Partnered with gynecology/oncology to develop weight loss program for endometrial cancer survivors using low carbohydrate diets.
- Collaborate with quality and research department to create oncology nutrition focused quality improvement projects.
- Team with hospital executive chef for quarterly breast cancer cooking demonstrations.
- Engage in public speaking presentations regarding nutrition in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
- Responsible for training newly hired outpatient oncology dietitians.
Clinical Dietitian
Phoebe Putney Cancer Center
08.2011 - 05.2014
- .Established policies and procedures for nutrition screening, assessment, and follow up care for outpatient oncology patients as first ever hematology/oncology outpatient dietitian at cancer center.
- Built knowledge base for oncology nutrition care by attending tumor board meetings, joining professional oncology societies, and closely working with other medical professionals.
- Collaborated with local pharmacy to develop patient assistance programs for oral nutrition supplements and enteral feeding formula for uninsured patients. Enabled more than 50 patients to obtain life saving supplies.
- Provided extensive neutropenic diet education to patients and families prior to stem cell transplant.
- Active member on Commission on Cancer committee with goals to enhance patient services and increase financial success.
Education
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
University of Alabama
Distance Program05.2024
No Degree - Dietetic Internship
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Tampa, FL06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05.2010
Skills
Detail oriented
Creative
Socially perceptive
Active listener
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Adaptable
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Knowledgeable about nutrition analysis software
Problem solver
Dependable
Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
Certification
Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
06.2014 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
Phoebe Putney Cancer Center
08.2011 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Human Nutrition
University of Alabama
No Degree - Dietetic Internship
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
University of Dayton
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