SHANNON McCARTHY
Whitefish Bay,WI
Summary
Skilled in dynamic settings with a proven ability to adjust to unexpected changes. Consistently acknowledged for producing high-quality results and performing effectively under pressure. Excellent communication and collaboration skills drive organizational success. Dedicated to ongoing learning and career advancement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dietitian
Foodsmart
San Francisco, California
01.2024 - Current
- Educated patients, families, and medical practitioners on nutrition principles.
- Evaluated nutrient and energy requirements based on BMI, lifestyle, and medical conditions.
- Assisted individuals in managing chronic illnesses through dietary management strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for diverse patient needs.
- Guided food selection, preparation, and menu planning tailored to nutritional requirements.
- Counseled pregnant women on dietary needs and healthy eating practices.
- Developed specialized diets to address unique nutritional conditions.
- Utilized software tools to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Oncology Dietitian
Advocate Aurora Cancer Care
Grafton, USA
04.2018 - Current
- Assist patients with meal plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements in relation to cancer type, side-effect management and survivorship.
- Complete detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Coordinate nutrition support in high risk and malnourished cancer patients. Provides education on feeding tube site cares ad feeding administration for patients and family.
- Provide nutrition education through individual and group teaching to patients and families, staff and community. Leads nutrition themed presentations to support groups.
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team both in day-to-day care of patients as well as participation on multidisciplinary committees.
- Create and maintain vendor relationships to provide nutrition products for patients to maintain optimum health.
- Plan learning experiences, teaches and evaluates performance of interns and students as a preceptor.
- Co-authored chapter about breast cancer nutrition for Aurora Cancer Care text book.
Registered Dietitian
Aurora Medical Center Grafton
Grafton, USA
04.2016 - 04.2018
- 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.
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician with experience coordinating, ordering and managing enteral and parenteral nutrition for various disease states.
- Created and edited education materials for patients and staff.
- Facilitated and led nutrition programs for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab programs in the outpatient setting.
- Participated in multiple multidisciplinary committees.
- Planned learning experiences, taught and evaluated performance of interns and students as a preceptor.
Registered Dietitian
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Milwaukee, USA
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician with experience coordinating, ordering and managing enteral and parenteral nutrition for patients with various disease states. Trained and rated competency of inpatient, outpatient and long-term care dietitians as site trainer for nutrition focused physical assessment screening tool to assess malnutrition.
- Facilitated and led nutrition programs for Cardiac Rehab program.
- Leader of interdisciplinary meetings and presentations related to nutrition care topics.
- Planned learning experiences, taught and evaluated performance of interns and students as a preceptor.
Co-owner /Dietary Consultant
CrossFit Ozaukee
Cedarburg, USA
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Assisted in client retention.
- Provided group nutrition presentations to clients.
Dietitian
Care Age Of Brookfield Nursing Home
Brookfield, USA
05.2013 - 06.2013
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of long term care and short-term rehab residents based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Documented in the Minimum Data Set.
- Led interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate medical and nutritional requirements of residents.
- Participated in multidisciplinary patient care meetings with families.
Nutrition Assistant
Wisconsin Athletic Club
Glendale, USA
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted Registered Dietitian by consulting with club members to set weight loss and food plan goals.
- Conducted metabolic testing and provided individualized nutritional assessments based on data.
- Participated in nutrition presentations.
Co-owner/General Manager
Eastsider Tavern
Milwaukee, USA
05.2000 - 06.2007
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including sales, finance, marketing and vendor relationships.
- Managed special event projects and sales promotions. Scheduled, hired and trained employees.
Account Representative
GE Healthcare
Milwaukee, USA
01.2000 - 10.2002
- Supported team of patient monitoring sales force in multiple territories.
- Supported patient monitoring orders from order to installation working closely with Sales Account managers, manufacturing and customers to ensure successful deliveries and installation of products.
- Participated in the integration of the Critikon into the GE line of products and acted as key contact for the Critikon cuff business.
- Key contact for ASP billing with GE's Radiology division. Acted as Sales Order Specialist for Data Critical Products.
- Participated in Six Sigma projects and earning Green Belt status.
Assistant Account Representative
GE Healthcare
Milwaukee, USA
10.1999 - 01.2000
- Supported Patient Monitoring Team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04-2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI06-1996
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Analytical thinking
- Microsoft Office suite
- Written and verbal communication
- Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
Foodsmart
01.2024 - Current
Oncology Dietitian
Advocate Aurora Cancer Care
04.2018 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Aurora Medical Center Grafton
04.2016 - 04.2018
Registered Dietitian
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
06.2013 - 04.2016
Co-owner /Dietary Consultant
CrossFit Ozaukee
05.2013 - 04.2015
Dietitian
Care Age Of Brookfield Nursing Home
05.2013 - 06.2013
Nutrition Assistant
Wisconsin Athletic Club
11.2009 - 06.2010
Co-owner/General Manager
Eastsider Tavern
05.2000 - 06.2007
Account Representative
GE Healthcare
01.2000 - 10.2002
Assistant Account Representative
GE Healthcare
10.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Marquette University