Jenna Whitaker, RD, CNSC

Jenna Whitaker, RD, CNSC

Registered Dietitian

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pediatric Nutrition District Sales Manager at Abbott

  • Education

    • Fontbonne University

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      Bachelor of Science
    • Saint Louis University

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  • Experience

    • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

      May 2010 - Dec 2014
      Registered Dietitian

      Assess nutritional needs of patients and determine appropriate intervention (Areas of experience include: DM, hepatobiliary, CVD, oncology, renal/dialysis, nutrition support, GI, OB, and pediatrics/NICU. Initiate and manage enteral tube feedings. Initiate and manage parenteral nutrition in coordination with pharmacist. Provide disease specific diet instructions. Coordinate patient care with healthcare team (pharmacy, social work, case management, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nursing, speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy). Participate daily in interdisciplinary patient care rounds. Show less

    • Abbott

      Jan 2017 - now

      Responsible for the promotion, management and growth of Abbott Nutritional products in hospitals and office settings. Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to:-Developing and supporting territory sales goals in each hospital and office service area for Similac, PediaSure, and Pedialyte.-Hospital negotiations and contracting.-Comprehensive knowledge of all products, clinical studies, protocols and guidelines as well as the ability to deliver the information in a selling environment.-New product launches.-An understanding of the hierarchy of hospital departments such as NICU, Pediatrics, Pharmacies, Purchasing, PICU, Nurseries, and Nursing units. The ability to work effectively with Dietitians, Physicians, and Nurses.-Effective administrative skills.-Budget management.-The ability to function independently with a high degree of initiative, independence, and autonomy.-The desire to be self-motivated, seeking out success at achieving both short and long term goals. Show less

      • Pediatric Nutrition District Sales Manager

        Apr 2020 - now
      • Pediatric Nutrition National Sales Trainer

        May 2018 - Apr 2020
      • Pediatric Nutrition Sales Representative

        Dec 2014 - May 2018
      • Pediatric Nutrition District Sales Trainer

        Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)

      National Board of Nutrition Support Certification
    • Public Speaking Fundamentals

      Lynda.com
      Jan 2017
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    • Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

      Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
      Jul 2010
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