Sherrie Hartzell
Grove,OK
Summary
A Dietitian with many years of experience that enhances patient outcomes through knowledgeable diabetes education and medical nutrition therapy. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care. Demonstrates dietetics proficiency and compassionate client engagement. Dedicated to using evidence-based nutrition to improve patient lives.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietitian in Outpatient Diabetes
Freeman Health System
Joplin, MO
01.2024 - Current
- Initial Nutrition and Diabetes assessment with clients.
- Group or Individual counseling (depending on client needs) of diabetes self-care management, 7 key elements - healthy eating, being active, monitoring blood sugar, taking medications, healthy coping and reducing risks.
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) instruction, education and interpretation with clients.
- Other Medical Nutrition Therapy- renal, cardiac, digestive disorders, wt. loss, and pediatric.
- Bariatric initial nutrition assessment.
- Bariatric presurgical nutrition education classes.
Oklahoma State Department of Health/WIC Nutritionist
Oklahoma State Department of Health
13 Counties In The State Of Oklahoma
05.2006 - 12.2023
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery effectiveness throughout all aspects of the WIC Nutritionist role.
- Initiated and started going to local hospital to enroll Women and Infants on WIC prior to hospital dismissal.
- Increased program efficiency with diligent monitoring of client progress, timely follow-ups, and adjustments to individual nutrition plans.
- Assisted clients in overcoming challenges related to their nutritional goals by providing practical strategies for healthy eating habits.
- Facilitated, supported and documented participant-centered nutritional care of high-risk women, infants and children.
- WIC Community Outreach - visited physician offices, Head Starts, Health Fairs, Preschools, etc.
- Formula request approval on non-standard infant formula.
Clinical Dietitian
Duncan Regional Hospital
Duncan, OK
08.1987 - 04.2006
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in various clinical settings.
- Educated patients and families on appropriate nutrition management strategies for specific health conditions.
- Used electronic medical record systems proficiently for tracking patient progress notes, orders, and other essential documentation aspects required in daily practice as a Clinical Dietitian.
- Mentored dietetic interns, providing guidance on clinical skills development and fostering professional growth within the field of dietetics.
- Quality assurance monitoring and reporting to Physician Committee.
- Optimized nutritional support by adjusting enteral and parenteral feedings as needed based on patient needs and tolerance levels.
- Conducted thorough nutritional assessments to identify malnutrition risk factors and develop effective interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Dietetics
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK05-1987
Skills
- Diabetes education
- Infant nutrition
- Pediatric nutrition
- Gastrointestinal nutrition
- Pregnancy nutrition
- Cardiovascular nutrition
- Medical nutrition therapy
Timeline
Dietitian in Outpatient Diabetes
Freeman Health System
01.2024 - Current
Oklahoma State Department of Health/WIC Nutritionist
Oklahoma State Department of Health
05.2006 - 12.2023
Clinical Dietitian
Duncan Regional Hospital
08.1987 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Dietetics
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center