Cheryl Meyer is a holistic wellness coach and diabetes consultant based in Norman, Oklahoma with over 40 years of experience in diabetes education and management. She has held various clinical roles such as a diabetes educator, clinical specialist, and program manager. Meyer also has experience consulting for organizations to assist with diabetes program development. She maintains memberships in several professional diabetes associations and has engaged in numerous diabetes-related professional activities.
1. Cheryl Meyer, RN, CDE, Holistic Wellness Coach
133 24th
NW, Ste. 194
Norman, Oklahoma 73069
(405) 826-4503 (References upon request)
2014 to present Self-employed, Consultant.
2009 to Feb. 2014 Novo Nordisk. Medical Science Liaison. Supporting the use of insulins and new
analogs to improve glycemic control thru the discuss of clinical research and
studies. Review of findings and their application to patient management.
2008 to 2009 Insulet. Clinical specialist for the use of Omnipod insulin pump. Support and
train HCPs and patients on the use of the pump. Coverage of 3 states.
2004 to 2008 University of Oklahoma Diabetes of Center of Excellence (Harold Hamm Center
of Diabetes), Department of Medicine/ Endocrinology. Lead Clinical Educator
and Insulin Pump Coordinator and Trainer. Assisting with the development of
programs and initiatives for diabetes education.
Owner of Consultant Associates specializing in private consulting and insulin
pump starts.
1996 to 2004 Diabetes Center at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. Lead Clinician and
educator. Inpatient Diabetes Manager while St. Anthony's Hospital was under
contract with American Healthways. Interim Program Manager. Outpatient
instructor for self-management diabetes classes. Outcome clinician for the
Cardiac/Diabetes initiatives. Diabetes Program consultant to Childrens Hospital
in assisting with the development of their diabetes program.
1996 to 2002 University of Central Oklahoma. Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor. Instructor
for clinical senior nursing students in Home Health and Clinical Care Settings.
1996 to 1998 Contract RN, Avalon Community Services. Consultant to residential living
facilities, medications and long term care issues. Contract home health nursing
working with patients living with diabetes.
1995 to 1997 Contract RN, Kaplan Learning Center, Oklahoma City. Instructor for NCLEX
Preparatory Class for new graduates.
1991 to 1995 University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, Health Science Center. Clinical
Lab Instructor – Professional Practice Skills Lab. Instructor for Junior and
Senior nursing students regarding professional and technical skills. Instructor for
MSN students involving skills for physical assessments.
2. 1991 to 1993 Edmond Medical Center, Edmond,Oklahoma. Part-time RN. Charge nurse
duties, and inpatient diabetes education for self-care skills.
1989 to 1991 Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Staff RN, Ambulatory Surgical Unit.
Preparation of patients for surgery and pre-surgical instruction for patients with
diabetes.
1983 to 1985 Texas Medical Foundation, Dallas, Texas. Supervisor Medicaid/PRO contracts.
Auditing Medicaid /Medicare payments in hospitals and working with HCFA
regarding inappropriate reimbursement payments.
1979 to 1983 Staff nurse (Cardiac and Critical Care). Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington,
Texas.
1976 to 1979 Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Dallas, Texas Retrospective Chart review nurse.
Professional Education:
2013 to 2014 Lifestyle and Wellness Coach Training. Wellness Coaches Center, online.
1997 to present Certified Diabetes Educator
1983 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington.
1971 St. John's Hospital Diploma Program , Springfield,Missouri
Professional Degrees, Licenses, and Certifications:
1973 LPN, Missouri
1983 RN, BSN
1996 Wound Care Nurse
1997 Certified Diabetes Educator
1997 Certified Insulin Pump Trainer - All insulin pumps
Organizations Memberships: Prior and Current
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
Oklahoma Nurses Association
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
American Association of Diabetes Educators
American Diabetes Association
American Association of Family Practice
Endocrine Society
Obesity Action Coalition
3. Professional Activities:
ADA Health Disparities Committee: Currently working on Educational Materials for diabetes.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation:
Board Member 1997 to 2003.Served as Gala co-chairperson in 2000 and as Gala
chairperson in 2001.
American Diabetes Association: member 1999 - present.
Camp Endes: Diabetes camp for children in the state of Oklahoma.
NYPD camp: Native Youth Prevention of Diabetes, 2006, 2007, 2013
University of Oklahoma
Speak quarterly at the continuing education workshop
for Oklahoma school teachers on the American with Disabilities Act and children
with diabetes in the school system.
University of Central Oklahoma – Yearly presentation with case studies to the
senior class of nursing students.2001 – present
Congestive Heart Failure/Diabetes Medical Advisory Committee
Co-wrote patient booklet for CHF/Diabetes.
Professional in-services
Provided to health care professionals at local workshops on Diabetes. Involved in
CME/diabetes educational programs.
Founding Member and assisted in the development of LEAP materials for professional use (Lower
Extremity Amputation Prevention program).
ADA Recognition Committee for outpatient services at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. Also
University of Oklahoma Diabetes Center.
Certified Insulin Pump Trainer - for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Western Oklahoma Diabetes Educators (WODE), President 1999 - 2000.
Assisted in the development of the "Recommendations for School-age Children with Diabetes" - 504
Workbook, for Oklahoma Chronic Disease Dept.
Consultant to Children's Hospital Diabetes Center (2000).
Public Forum Speaker related to public awareness of the diabetes – both radio and television.
Prior member of the Professional Council for the television show on CNBC“dLife”