Cheryl Chieco
About Cheryl Chieco
Cheryl Chieco is a Clinical Resource Specialist at Scripps Health, specializing in value analysis and standardization within surgical services.
Title and Current Role
Cheryl Chieco serves as a Clinical Resource Specialist on the Value Analysis Team at Scripps Health. In this role, she has been involved in making clinical, value-based decisions for the addition of new products since November 2018. Her responsibilities include standardizing products, doctor preference cards, equipment, and instrumentation across surgical services within the health system.
Previous Positions at Scripps Health
Before becoming a Clinical Resource Specialist, Cheryl Chieco held several positions at Scripps Health. From 2015 to 2018, she served as a Patient Care Supervisor in Surgical Services. She also worked as an OR Nurse from 2014 to 2015 and as a Surgical Technologist from 2008 to 2014. Her extensive experience at Scripps Health has provided her with a deep understanding of various aspects of surgical services and patient care.
Education and Qualifications
Cheryl Chieco has an extensive academic background in nursing and surgical technology. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington between 2015 and 2017. Prior to that, she completed an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing at MiraCosta College from 2012 to 2013. She also holds a Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology from MiraCosta College, which she obtained from 2006 to 2008. These qualifications have equipped her with the knowledge and skills required for her various roles at Scripps Health.
Coordination of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program
Cheryl Chieco coordinates the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program at Scripps Health. This role involves collaborating with physicians to develop and sustain standardized clinical care pathways for surgical patients. The ERAS program aims to improve recovery outcomes and enhance the overall patient experience by employing evidence-based practices and standardized protocols.