Sarita Sharma
Westford,United States of America
Summary
A Clinical Nutrition Manager, specialize in clinical management, community health, and medical nutrition therapy; passion lies in empowering individuals through education, communication, and support; have a strong commitment to patient service and a dedicated work ethic. As a manager, lead the team by fostering open communication, encouraging growth, and maintaining a positive attitude.
MS in nutrition; an RD and LDN; with over five years of experience in healthcare; focused on career and knowledge advancement therefore, pursuing Doctor of Clinical Nutrition.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Tewksbury Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Manage a staff of 4 dietitians and 3 diet clerks
- Maintain staffing, scheduling, recruiting, and training of Dietary/Foodservice staff
- Train new hire RDNs and Diet techs on the Nutrition care process and therapeutic diets
- Conduct patient satisfaction surveys and rounds
- Interact with medical professionals and administrative staff
- Provide regional CNM support at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
- Manage Tube feed and oral nutrition supplements inventory
- Assist in testing products and recipes for IDDSI project
- Act as interim foodservice manager when needed
- Coordinate inter-hospital journal club meetings
- Conduct nutrition education sessions for hospital staff.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring all stakeholders were well-informed about patient progress and challenges.
Outpatient Dietitian
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Assess bariatric surgery candidates
- Provide information on preoperative and postoperative diet and lifestyle changes
- Monitor patients' outcomes and provide follow-up
- Offer long-term counseling and support
- Participate in bariatric surgery team meetings and committees
- Document nutritional care in medical records
- Submit charges for nutrition services.
Clinical Dietitian
Tewksbury Hospital
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Provide nutritional care for patients in specialized medical areas
- Develop protocols for managing pressure ulcers and unplanned weight changes
- Document patient information in Meditech electronic health record system
- Conduct patient satisfaction surveys and kitchen audits
- Enter patient diet orders and preferences in GeriMenu.
Regional Support Dietitian, Consultant
Northshore Medical Center
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Apply scientific nutrition principles to create nutrition care plans
- Monitor and adjust care plans as needed
- Provide age and education-based counseling
- Complete electronic documentation in EPIC system
- Act as interim Clinical Nutrition Manager and perform management tasks
- Maintain Joint Commission and Department of Public Health standards
- Administer menu management programs
- Train food service associates
- Conduct safety and sanitation audits.
Per Diem Dietitian
Marlborough Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Assess patient's nutritional status
- Create and implement nutrition care plans
- Monitor effectiveness and adjust care plans
- Provide age and education-based counseling
- Document in SOARIAN and EPIC systems
- Conduct patient satisfaction rounds.
Education
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition -
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Maryland, MD05.2026
Coordinated Program in Dietetics -
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA08.2016
MS in Nutrition -
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA08.2016
BS in Biology -
Government Girls College
India07.2002
Skills
- Fluent in English and Hindi
- Clinical assessment, MNT, education and counseling
- Food Service Operations and Menu development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Food Safety Regulations
- Purchasing and procurement, Inventory Management
- Menu planning, menu costing and cost control
- Employee Recruitment, training and monitoring
Keyprojectsandinitiatives
- Led the implementation of Chef Series Program for patients.
- Established efficient tracking systems for PI activities.
- Ensured timely completion of staff documentation in shared drives for patient safety and quality improvement.
- Conducted meal rounds and patient satisfaction surveys for all floors.
- Established cost monitoring systems for supplements/tube feed products.
- Enhanced hospital's vegan/vegetarian menu options and patient care outcomes.
- Trained and precepted interns to maintain high-quality standards in the diet office.
- Managed tray line responsibilities, scheduling, and onboarding processes.
- Ensured seamless communication and workflow during unit moves.
Leadershipandachievements
- Developed solutions for supplement/tube feeding product shortages.
- Trained Food Service supervisors on therapeutic and dysphagia consistencies.
- Coordinated journal club meetings.
- Provided support during staffing shortages, working 10+ hours for multiple weeks.
- Acted as interim Clinical Nutrition Manager and Dietitian at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital during staff shortages.
- Maintained budget for Tube feed formulas and ONS.
- Led diet office team and ensured positive work environment.
- Implemented hospital-wide process improvements.
- Created and expanded vegan/vegetarian menu options.
- Increased patient satisfaction and care outcomes.
- Successfully managed diet office workflows and shared drives for improved efficiency.
- Designed and promoted MNT outpatient services to increase revenue.
- Consistently worked during staffing shortages to ensure smooth operations.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Dietitian (Commission of Dietetic Registration), Licensed Dietetic Nutritionist (Commonwealth of Massachusetts), SERVESAFE Certified, Affiliate Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Mass Dietetic Association, Certificate of Training in Adult and Pediatric Weight Management, Completed Diabetes Management coursework (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), Completed Nutrition Informatics coursework (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
Timeline
Clinical Nutrition Manager
Tewksbury Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Outpatient Dietitian
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
02.2022 - 06.2022
Clinical Dietitian
Tewksbury Hospital
05.2019 - 02.2022
Regional Support Dietitian, Consultant
Northshore Medical Center
04.2018 - 04.2019
Per Diem Dietitian
Marlborough Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2018
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition -
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Coordinated Program in Dietetics -
Framingham State University
MS in Nutrition -
Framingham State University
BS in Biology -
Government Girls College
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