Sherilyn Churchia
Willowick,OH
Summary
Dedicated nutrition and dietetic professional motivated to improving dietary habits, long term health, and quality of life of people with renal failure.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nutrition Services
Centers for Dialysis Care
Cleveland , OH
2016.08 - Current
- Provide administrative support to clinical staff members related to nutrition care. Delegate work to staff, setting priorities and goals. Coach staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations. Resolve problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Develop and implement nutrition services policies and procedures.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends in healthcare nutrition practices through research, literature review, and attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Collaborate with community organizations to provide nutrition support for the public. Ex. Food as Medicine program with the Food Bank; Developing and directing Nutrition seminars for area dietitians.
- Create and manage annual budget for nutrition services department. Complete role in payroll bi-weekly
- Trained and explained goals and expectations required of new employees to perform duties.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Renal Dietitian
Centers for Dialysis Care
Shaker , OH
2000.07 - 2016.08
- Reviewed and Interpreted laboratory data and implications of results.
- Conducted individualized nutrition assessments based on laboratory results and other patient data.
- Assessed individual nutrition status and risk.
- Worked with team (MD, RN, SW, etc...) to create and carry out effective plan of care for each individual patient to promote quality health outcomes.
- Educated patient / family members / extended care facilities as appropriate.
- Assisted in helping cover needs of department including Wickliffe Country Place Homecare.
- Coordinated monthly / yearly Interdisciplinary meeting schedule.
- Prepared and / or participated in QAPI, 5% Club, Interdisciplinary Team meetings, and Nutrition Department meetings.
Clinical Dietitian
ManorCare
Mayfield , OH
2000.02 - 2001.02
- Assessed and provided nutrition needs to both skilled nursing and long term residents.
- Familiar with the MDS 2.0, RAP Summary, and Plan of Care process.
- Monitored weight status to promote good health.
- Worked well with the interdisciplinary team to promote quality of life for the residents.
Clinical Dietitian
CityView Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Cleveland , OH
1997.11 - 2000.02
- Preceptor to Nutrition Manager while he was working on his Certificate of Dietary Management.
- HACCP Certified - International Food Safety Council.
- Communicated daily with the Centers for Dialysis Care dietitian regarding renal residents and intervened appropriately.
Clinical Dietitian and Nutrition Associate
Lake Hospital System
Willoughby , OH
1996.05 - 1997.11
- Completed nutrition assessments on patients.
- Conducted patient screening and follow-up visits.
Nutrition Aide
Lake Health Hospital
Painesville , OH
1994.05 - 1996.05
- Assumed the duties of several positions including catering, office aide, ingredient room, trayline, dish room, cafeteria server, cashier, and retherm.
Education
Dietetic Registration -
The Commission On Dietetic Registration
1998-01
Verification Statement From Coordinated Dietetic Program - Nutrition And Dietetics
Howard University
Washington, DC1997-05
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Kent State University
Kent, OH1996-05
Skills
- Recruitment, Training and Onboarding
- Event Coordination
- Staff Supervision, Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance Improvement
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Reliable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Nutrition Services
Centers for Dialysis Care
2016.08 - Current
Renal Dietitian
Centers for Dialysis Care
2000.07 - 2016.08
Clinical Dietitian
ManorCare
2000.02 - 2001.02
Clinical Dietitian
CityView Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1997.11 - 2000.02
Clinical Dietitian and Nutrition Associate
Lake Hospital System
1996.05 - 1997.11
Nutrition Aide
Lake Health Hospital
1994.05 - 1996.05
Dietetic Registration -
The Commission On Dietetic Registration
Verification Statement From Coordinated Dietetic Program - Nutrition And Dietetics
Howard University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Kent State University
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