Sheryl Mailander, RD, CSR
Campbell,CA
Summary
Skilled dietitian with background in developing and implementing dietary care plans to improve patient health outcomes. Strong ability to assess nutritional needs, design personalized nutrition strategies, and provide lifestyle counseling. Skilled in team collaboration and communication, ensuring comprehensive care approaches. Impact made through successful dietary interventions leading to improved patient wellness and satisfaction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Renal Dietitian
DaVita
Los Gatos, California
09.2016 - Current
- Develop individualized nutrition plans for patients on hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.
- Review food records of dialysis patients to ensure compliance with prescribed diets.
- Perform full nutritional assessments
- Evaluate unique nutrient and energy requirements for each patient based on BMI, lifestyle and individual medical issues.
- Provide nutritional counseling and education to patients, family members and caregivers.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to adjust diet plans, medications as needed.
- Manage time effectively to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and deadlines are met.
- Maintain updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Guide individuals in food selection, preparation or menu planning based upon nutritional needs.
- Mineral Bone Disease Manager
- Fluid Advisor
- Regularly participate in Facility Health Management and Interdisciplinary Core Team meetings.
- Involved in quality assurance
Clinical Dietitian
El Camino Hospital
Mountain View, California
04.1994 - 06.2014
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Developed individualized nutrition plans to meet the nutritional needs of patients.
- Provided support to family members or caregivers in understanding the importance of proper nutrition.
- Conducted nutritional assessments, including anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, and dietary intake analysis.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for patients.
- Provided educational materials and counseling to help clients understand their dietary requirements.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Renal disease management
- Assessed patient's response to prescribed diets and made necessary modifications as needed.
Education
Internship - Dietetics
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN06-1991
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-1990
Skills
- Renal nutrition specialist
- Chronic kidney disease management
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Weight management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Patient progress monitoring
- Problem solving
Timeline
Renal Dietitian
DaVita
09.2016 - Current
Clinical Dietitian
El Camino Hospital
04.1994 - 06.2014
Internship - Dietetics
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of California, Davis