Jennifer Abernathy Ms, Rdn, Cde, Cnsc
About Jennifer Abernathy Ms, Rdn, Cde, Cnsc
Jennifer Abernathy is a Clinical Dietitian specializing in nutrition support for medical and surgical intensive care units at Intermountain Healthcare, where she has worked since 2014. She focuses on evidence-based practices in critical care nutrition and develops customized nutrition prescriptions for ICU patients.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Jennifer Abernathy has been employed at Intermountain Healthcare as a Clinical Dietitian since 2014. In her role, she specializes in nutrition support for patients in medical and surgical intensive care units. Abernathy focuses on implementing evidence-based practices in critical care nutrition, ensuring that patients receive tailored nutritional support during their recovery.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Abernathy holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from the University of Utah, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition Education and Research from the same institution, studying from 2012 to 2014. This educational background supports her expertise in clinical nutrition.
Background
Prior to her current position, Jennifer Abernathy gained experience as a Clinical Dietetic Intern at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics in 2013 for one month. She also completed an Advanced Practice Clinical Dietetic Internship at Huntsman Cancer Institute in 2014 for one month. These internships provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in clinical dietetics.
Achievements in Nutrition Support
In her role as a Clinical Dietitian, Jennifer Abernathy develops customized Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and enteral nutrition prescriptions specifically for ICU patients. Her work emphasizes the importance of personalized nutrition plans to enhance patient outcomes in critical care settings.