Bariatric Nurses

P: 667-234-8728  | Pager 410-389-3072
ashley.reid@ascension.org

Ashley Reid McKnight is a Certified Bariatric Nurse. She has been a registered nurse with Ascension St. Agnes for the past eight years. Five of those years were spent on the Bariatric Post-Operative unit and two years on the Tele-monitoring/Observation unit. Certified in Bariatric Nursing from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Ashley became a member of the ASMBS in 2022. She has a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Health Administration from Towson University. Beginning her career in medical device sales, she obtained her nursing degree from Howard Community College.

November 2022 Ashley has become the program Nurse Coordinator

P: 667-234-2572
barbara.stricker@ascension.org

A registered nurse for 29 years, Barbara Stricker has specialized in bariatric nursing since 2004. Her nursing career has involved direct patient care, staff education, and patient education. She has also been involved in committees that develop clinical pathways for the care of the bariatric population. Her certification in bariatric nursing from ASMBS was earned in 2010, and she is both a member of ASMBS and an active local chapter member.

P: 667-234-2573 | F: 410-368-8726
ccarr@ascension.org

Cathy Carr-Dadin is the Bariatric Coordinator and one of the founders of the Saint Agnes Bariatric Program.  Cathy had open gastric bypass in 1999 and has maintained a 180 weight loss for more than 20 years.  Cathy is an advocate for her patients and others struggling with obesity.  She chaired the Maryland Taskforce for the Utilization Review for Morbid Obesity in 2005-2007 and has testified before the Maryland State Legislature to ensure that all Marylanders have access to care.  She earned a Certification in Bariatric Nursing from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) in 2007, the first year they offered the exam and is now a proud member of ASMBS as well.