Cheryl Downes
Regina,SK
Summary
Experienced Clinical Dietitian adept in clinical nutrition assessments and developing tailored nutrition care plans for a diverse patient population. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal and counseling skills, enhancing patient outcomes. Expert in pediatric nutrition, contributing significantly to multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Dietitian
Regina General Hospital, SK Health Authority
05.2000 - Current
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of pediatric patients ages preterm to 18 years, based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
- Formulated plans for nutrition support including enteral and parenteral nutrition for pediatric clients with a variety of health conditions.
- Provided outpatient counseling for pediatric clients with a variety of conditions and nutrition concerns such as picky eating, ARFID, failure to thrive, diabetes, celiac disease, eating disorders, obesity etc.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals in creating nutrition-related care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
Dietitian 1
Foothills Hospital, Alberta Health Authority
12.1999 - 05.2000
- Provided dietitian coverage in a casual capacity for a variety of clinical inpatient areas as well as the hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis units and the kidney transplant clinic for the Southern Alberta Renal Program.
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
- Developed nutrition care plans and provided nutrition education to clients in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Consultant to other members of the health care team.
Staff Dietitian
Pasqua Hospital, Regina Health District
05.1998 - 06.1999
- Developed nutrition care plans and provided nutrition counseling to patients on general medicine, surgery, oncology, coronary care, intensive care and pediatric wards.
- Nutrition consultant ro other members of the health care team and clients in the community.
- Provided outpatient nutrition counseling to clients with a variety of chronic conditions including celiac disease, IBD, IBS, etc.
Education
RHD Internship Program
Regina, SK04.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK05.1997
Skills
- Clinical nutrition assessment skills in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Development and evaluation of nutrition care plans for selected patients and clients with a variety of conditions for all ages of pediatric and adult clients
- Experience in nutrition support including enteral and parenteral nutrition for all ages of pediatric clients
- Effective interpersonal, communication and counseling skills in working with inpatient and outpatient clients as well as other health care providers
- Experience and sensitivity working with a diverse patient population from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Languages
English
Affiliations
- Saskatchewan College of Dietitians- 1998-present
- Dietitians of Canada- 1998- present
Activities and Interests
- Researching and traveling to different destinations domestically and internationally.
- Spending time with family, friends and my cats.
- Enjoy experimenting with eating and cooking new foods and recipes.
- Enjoy and active lifestyle including a variety of activities including running, yoga and strength training.
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian
Regina General Hospital, SK Health Authority
05.2000 - Current
Dietitian 1
Foothills Hospital, Alberta Health Authority
12.1999 - 05.2000
Staff Dietitian
Pasqua Hospital, Regina Health District
05.1998 - 06.1999
RHD Internship Program
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Saskatchewan
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