Bariatric Nurse Educator
Sharon Dailey is a highly specialized medical education expert in the field of Bariatric Surgery at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s. She plays a pivotal role in preparing patients both intellectually and psychologically before they embark on their surgical weight loss journey, while also providing meticulous follow-up care and lifestyle modification guidance post-surgery.
1. Identification & Practice Location
- Title: Bariatric Nurse Educator / Registered Nurse (RN).
- Organization: UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s (Sioux City).
- Department: Bariatric Surgery Program.
- Address: 2720 Stone Park Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104.
- NPI Number: As a Nurse Educator, she primarily operates under the NPI of the clinical unit or the lead surgeon (NPI: 1548624132). She is a fully licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa.
2. Certifications & Expertise
- Credentials: Registered Nurse (RN) – Licensed by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
- Specialized Certification: Bariatric Education Specialist. She has successfully completed clinical support training programs through the ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery).
3. Clinical Role & Educational Scope
Sharon Dailey directly coordinates patient seminars and individualized counseling programs:
- Pre-operative Education: Detailed explanations of surgical options—such as Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass—including comprehensive risks and benefits.
- Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching: Training patients on new dietary habits and physical activity regimens necessary to maintain sustainable, long-term weight loss.
- Post-operative Support: Monitoring vital health metrics and providing emotional support to patients during the critical adaptation phase following surgery.
4. Verification Links & Professional Credibility
As an Educator, her profile is featured within the hospital’s specialized program directories rather than traditional surgeon ranking sites:
- St. Luke’s Bariatric Program Profile: UnityPoint Health – Weight Loss Surgery (Where she is recognized as a leader of patient education seminars).
- Siouxland Clinical Team Verification: UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s – Bariatric Team.
- Professional Network: Sharon Dailey, RN on Doximity (Verified professional tenure in the Sioux City region).
5. Scientific Publications & Contributions
Sharon Dailey focuses extensively on Patient Education. She has been instrumental in developing internal bariatric patient care manuals for UnityPoint Health and has contributed to clinical reports regarding the success rates of weight loss programs in the Siouxland area. She is a co-author of several clinical nutrition guidelines for patients undergoing gastrointestinal and metabolic surgeries.