SARAH LEVINE
Clarksburg,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Registered Dietitian with extensive management experience, skilled in leading high-performing teams aligned with organizational goals. A no-limits mindset fuels a commitment to making a meaningful impact, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation. Leadership is characterized by a clear vision and a winning attitude that motivates teams to excel and achieve collective success. Equipped with strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities, prepared to tackle new challenges and drive positive outcomes for the organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Services Manager Central Maryland / Northern Virginia
Fresenius Kidney Care
10.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of 14 Dietitians across 21 clinics, ensuring consistent achievement of annual quality goals and successful adoption of new company initiatives.
- Conduct monthly Dietitian meetings to share organizational updates and review progress toward Key Performance Indicators.
- Perform monthly clinic visits to confirm interdisciplinary teams are meeting CMS standards.
- Collaborate closely with social work and nursing partners to drive clinic performance and quality outcomes.
- Participate in clinical Quality Assurance Performance Indicator meetings to communicate new Nutrition Services initiatives.
- Attend monthly area interdisciplinary quality meetings with the Director of Operations for both regions.
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train new Dietitians to build and sustain a high-performing team.
- Provide weekly performance reports for each direct report to keep them informed of their progress toward quality benchmarks.
- Hold monthly one-on-one meetings with each Dietitian to review Key Performance Indicators and offer individualized coaching and support.
- Maintain an open-door leadership approach where team members can schedule time with me as needed. This accessibility reinforces my commitment to being a leader who supports my team’s success and our patient’s outcomes.
Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2014 - 10.2023
- Elevated the standard for quality improvement at assigned clinics through monitoring Key Performance Indicators and identifying process improvement opportunities.
- Coordinated and lead teammates through adopting new Fresenius Kidney Care quality measurement tools.
- Developed and implemented a process to complete Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments and Plans of Care in a clinic that needed process improvements.
- Provided coverage and support for multiple clinics.
- Precepted and Mentored New Renal Dietitians.
- Home Therapies Champion for the Capital Zone and led home therapies training meetings for Dietitians.
- Successfully mentored Dietetic Interns when assigned to the National Capital region.
Lead Dietitian for the Capital Region
Fresenius Kidney Care
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided direction, guidance, and feedback to Fresenius Kidney Care Dietitians in the Capital Region.
- Monitored achievements of Fresenius Medical Services Quality outcomes within the Capital Region.
- Attended and participated in monthly Regional Management Meetings and Semi-Annual National Lead Dietitian Meetings.
- Collaborated with the Fresenius Corporate Dietitian, Nutrition Services Advisory Board and Lead Dietitians nationally to meet target projects and initiatives.
- Provided communication and required training for outpatient Dialysis facility Dietitians enabling these Dietitians to meet Corporate mandated clinical outcomes.
- Assisted with the eCube technology rollout to the Dietitians and led the Fresenius RX initiative for the Capital Region.
Registered Dietitian
DaVita
10.2008 - 12.2009
- Collaborated with the Interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored Key Performance Indicators and implemented plans of action for improvement.
- Worked with the area CAT Audit team performing internal audits of area clinics in preparation for State Surveys.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Management
Syracuse University
Dietetic Internship - undefined
Sodexo Marriott Mid-Atlantic
Skills
- Certified Renal Dietitian Preceptor
- Proficient in Spanish
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Microsoft Office
- Nutrition education
- Professionalism
- Employee supervision
- Team collaboration
- Self motivation
- Team leadership
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Nutrition Services Manager Central Maryland / Northern Virginia
Fresenius Kidney Care
10.2023 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2014 - 10.2023
Lead Dietitian for the Capital Region
Fresenius Kidney Care
05.2012 - 08.2014
Registered Dietitian
DaVita
10.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Management
Syracuse University
Dietetic Internship - undefined
Sodexo Marriott Mid-Atlantic
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Maryland
ACHIEVEMENTS / RECOGNITIONS / AWARDS
National Kidney Foundation Renal Dietitian of the Year for the Capital Area, 2008 - 2009, NKF Renal Dietitian of the year 2007 for the National Capital Area, Chairperson for the Council of Renal Nutrition of the Capital Area, 2004 - 2005, Addressed the Congressional Renal Caucus and staffers about Renal Nutrition, 2001