Sara Parks
About Sara Parks
Sara Parks serves as the Nutrition Operations Manager at Option Care Health, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in dietetics and nutrition, she has held various roles in healthcare, including positions at Option Care Health, St. Anthony's Medical Center, and St. Luke's Hospital.
Current Role as Nutrition Operations Manager
Sara Parks currently serves as the Nutrition Operations Manager at Option Care Health, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she collaborates with Enteral Center of Excellence (ECOE) Managers to implement and refine processes that establish a consistent model for nutrition operations. She works closely with various stakeholders, including Regional Nutrition Managers and field operations leaders, to ensure the delivery of high-quality nutrition services and patient care.
Previous Experience at Option Care Health
Prior to her current role, Sara Parks worked at Option Care Health as a Nutrition Support Dietitian from 2014 to 2021. During her seven years in this position, she gained extensive experience in nutrition support, contributing to patient care and operational efficiency within the organization.
Experience at St. Luke's Hospital and St. Anthony's Medical Center
Sara Parks has held positions at other healthcare facilities, including St. Luke's Hospital, where she worked as a Clinical Dietitian from 2011 to 2014 for three years. She also briefly served as a Dietitian at St. Anthony's Medical Center in 2011 for four months. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in clinical nutrition and dietetics.
Education and Academic Background
Sara Parks earned her Master’s degree in Medical Dietetics from Saint Louis University, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services at Fontbonne University from 2006 to 2009. Her academic background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her career in nutrition.
Graduate Assistant Role at Saint Louis University
During her academic career, Sara Parks worked as a Graduate Assistant at Saint Louis University from 2010 to 2011 for nine months. This role allowed her to gain practical experience in the field of dietetics while pursuing her graduate studies.