SOMMER POTTS
Columbus
Summary
Healthcare professional with background in clinical nutrition management. Skilled in developing patient-centered nutrition programs and enhancing nutritional outcomes. Highly collaborative and adaptable, focused on achieving team goals and improving patient health.
Successful oversight of multi-hospital systems and 90+ employees across the country exceeding business and financial aims. Talent for developing tactical approaches for engaging employees, driving Clinical and Operational excellence and enhance performance and growth. Ability to forge solid relationships with clients, employees, and teams while building consensus across multiple organizational levels.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager
Trinity Health
11.2017 - Current
Regional Clinical Dietitian
Mount Carmel Health System
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Organizes the department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified clinical nutrition services to meet the legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines.
- Development of staff communication to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans and comprehensive patient care
- Manage overall operation of clinical nutrition services, including financial management and quality improvement supported by measurement and analysis, and employee satisfaction.
- Actively participate in quality improvement committees
- Process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department to promote efficiency.
- Maintains good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending leadership meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions.
- Organizes dietetic internship experiences
Chief Clinical Dietitian
Mount Carmel East Hospital
10.2014 - 11.2016
- Manage day-to-day operations of 10 dietitians at a site level within the hospital system.
- Manage site level financials and productivity statistics.
- Achieve high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
- Effectively served as primary liaison to Food Nutrition Service department, Nursing administrators, CEO/President, and other ancillary team leads.
- Developed and designed standards surrounding clinical goals and performance improvement outcomes.
- Maintained responsibilities and duties as a practicing in-patient clinical dietitian.
Clinical Dietitian
Mount Carmel Health System
06.2005 - 10.2016
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Mount Carmel St. Ann's
08.2000 - 08.2008
Education
Master of Health Administration -
Ohio University
AthensBachelor of Science - Dietetics (Coordinated Program)
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OhioSkills
- Clinical Nutrition Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Lean Management/Strategic Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Cost Reduction/Avoidance
- Program development and implementation
- Team Building and Leadership
- EHR and Menu Program
- Performance & Quality improvement strategies
- Data analysis and reporting
Certification
- Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- DPG in Clinical Nutrition Management
- Member of Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Member of Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF)
- Certification in Adult Weight Management
Timeline
Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager
Trinity Health
11.2017 - Current
Regional Clinical Dietitian
Mount Carmel Health System
11.2016 - 11.2017
Chief Clinical Dietitian
Mount Carmel East Hospital
10.2014 - 11.2016
Clinical Dietitian
Mount Carmel Health System
06.2005 - 10.2016
Lead Pharmacy Technician
Mount Carmel St. Ann's
08.2000 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics (Coordinated Program)
The Ohio State University
Master of Health Administration -
Ohio University