JAN(Janaki) KODAGI

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Career Objective:

To be able utilize my expertise in medical nutrition therapy and clinical management in a progressive healthcare environment with opportunities for remote work.

Profile:

30 plus years experience in Hospital Sales, Consultancy, Management and Clinical practice in Chicago, IL.

Strong clinical, leadership and communication skills.

Education:

2007: Executive MBA- Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore, India. http://www.iimb.ernet.in

1990: Dietetic Internship- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI, USA

1989: Masters of Science in Nutrition- University of Central Oklahoma, Edmund, OK, USA

Professional Certifications:

1996: Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian- American Society of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition. http://www.nutritioncare.org/nbnsc

1994: Certified Diabetes Educator- American Association of Diabetes Educators. http://www.ncbde.org

1991: Registered Dietitian- American Dietetic Association. www.eatright.org

Experience:

Renal Care Group- Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL

2002 - 2006

Per Diem Dietitian for PM shifts

Provided nutritional counseling to dialysis patients.

Completed initial, monthly, quarterly and annual assessments.

Reviewed monthly labs with patients and recommended needed changes.

Performed required computer functions- KT/V, flow histories in AMI-TimeW and updated URR, HD & PD notes and tracking forms.

Prepared Short & Long term care plans for patient care conferences.

Communicated patient labs to nursing homes and MD.

Performed other functions as assigned.

Ross Products/ Abbott Nutrition/ Abbott Laboratories Chicago, IL

1999-2014

Institutional Sales Specialist

Exceeded sales targets of adult medical nutritional products, wound care pharmaceutical products, medical nutrition devices in major acute care university hospitals, long term care, home care and distributor accounts in the downtown and Chicago land areas.

Acquired new business in all market segments.

Increased annual sales in accounts across all segments of the target market.

Recipient of many outstanding sales achievement awards. Top 30% in peer group.

Completed a one-year internal field based sales management development program which included Winning Account Development Strategies, Professional Selling skills, Contract Marketing, Presentation Skills/Leadership

Presented research studies, continuing education seminars, and disease specific clinical updates to clinicians- nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, medical doctors and medical residents.

Functioned as a district sales trainer.

Partnered with key decision makers in acute and long-term accounts to develop disease specific protocols.

Worked with county bids and state regulatory agencies.

Marketed oncology and wound care products to specialty physicians, oncology nurses and pharmacists.

Developed long term sustainable working relationships with physicians, physician assistants, nurses, managers, dietitians, purchasing and contract managers.

Columbia Chicago Hospitals- Michael Reese, Grant, Lake Shore, Olympia Fields Chicago, IL

( 800 bed census total)contracted with Sodexho Marriott 1996-1999

Clinical Nutrition Manager

Direct responsibility for the clinical nutrition program and staff at above facilities

Responsible for hiring clinical staff, performance plans, developing competencies, training, evaluations etc

Direct responsibility for QA, JCAHO, state regulatory compliance policies and protocols.

Direct responsibility for implementing training programs, in-services within the department and other departments.

Implemented new cost containment systems within budget guidelines.

Coordinated dietetic undergraduate and graduate student training rotations from Loyola, UIC and Ingalls nutrition programs.

Marketed services to physicians and implemented outpatient programs at satellite sites

Coordinated district meetings and clinical updates for dietitians in and out of state.

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL

1995-1996

Clinical Dietitian

Provided advanced level nutrition care for medical, oncology, surgical and GI patients.

Completed advanced certification as a nutrition support dietitian- (CNSD).

Functioned as a cross functional team member for JCAHO committee

Holy Family Hospital Medical Center Des Plaines, IL

1991-1995

Provided clinical nutrition services as a chief clinical dietitian in 1995

Functioned as a clinical dietitian in the ICU/CCU, surgical, medical, oncology units

Assisted as Cross functional team member for diabetes research center for management of the insulin pump patient- both internal and external pumps

Functioned as case manager/ diabetes educator in the diabetes unit

Developed and revised care standards, policies and procedures

Counseled and conducted classes for weight management, cardiac rehabilitation and diabetes management. Developed teaching aids and educational material

Completed advanced certification as a diabetes educator- (CDE).

Matria Healthcare, MacNeal Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation, National Medical Care Co- Homecare Chicago

1992-2006

Provided clinical nutrition services for diabetes patients, inpatient and outpatients at the above facilities as a consultant and registry staff on a per diem basis to keep abreast of clinical developments and practice.

Professional Leadership:

Authored ADA diet Manual, 6th edition, Chapter: Enteral Nutrition

Speaker at Marriott Clinical Session, 1998 Topic: Nutrition Screening.

Speaker at NSDA, 1994 Topic: Insulin Pump Therapy

Board Member for Professional Development- Chicago Dietetic Association

Member of the American Dietetic and Diabetes Associations

University of Central Oklahoma Graduate Scholarship recipient 1988-1989

President’s Honor Roll for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement 1988-1990

Interests:

Masters Swim Club, Reading, Yoga

Volunteer for International NGO’s fund raising for micro credit projects

Trained Montessori teacher

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