Andrea Petersen
Cushing,WI
Summary
Driven Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist that is passionate about simplifying life for those living with diabetes. Certified Product Trainer for multiple insulin delivery systems. Collaborates with providers in interpreting data and managing medication for optimal diabetes control.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Product Trainer
Insulet Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Certified Product Trainer
Tandem Diabetes Care Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Certified Product Trainer
Medtronic
09.2017 - Current
Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
St. Croix Health
03.2021 - Current
- Assess patient needs and develop personalized education plans to help them understand diabetes and how to manage it effectively
- Assist patients in obtaining diabetes devices that simplify life, including continuous glucose sensors and insulin pumps
- Work with providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care in data interpretation from diabetes devices, medication management and completion of prior authorizations
- Provide medical nutrition therapy and diabetes education to patients in both acute and outpatient settings
Diabetes Care Program Coordinator
Osceola Medical Center
07.2007 - 03.2021
- Completed initial certification, ongoing annual status reports and recertification of the Diabetes Care Program through the American Diabetes Association
- Provided medical nutrition therapy and diabetes education to patients in both acute and outpatient settings
- Conducted annual Advisory Committee meetings and promoted ongoing communication within facility
- Formulated and managed annual budget
Dietitian/Director of Dietary Services
Good Samaritan Society—St. Croix Valley
06.2002 - 06.2007
- Assessed resident’s nutritional needs related to disease processes, provided nutrition education and documented nutritional interventions utilized
- Developed menus and extensions for therapeutic and mechanically altered diets
- Formulated and worked with Administrator on annual budget
- Recruited, hired, trained, monitored and evaluated dietary staff
- Consultant June 2007-May 2013
Education
Dietetic Internship
Fairview University Medical Center
05-2002
Bachelor of Science Degree - Dietetics
University of Wisconsin-Stout
05.2001
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Itasca Community College
05.1998
Skills
- Diabetes technology
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
American Diabetes Association
Certification
- Registered in State of Wisconsin: #898228
- Licensed in State of Wisconsin: #2092-029
Timeline
Certified Product Trainer
Insulet Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Certified Product Trainer
Tandem Diabetes Care Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
St. Croix Health
03.2021 - Current
Certified Product Trainer
Medtronic
09.2017 - Current
Diabetes Care Program Coordinator
Osceola Medical Center
07.2007 - 03.2021
Dietitian/Director of Dietary Services
Good Samaritan Society—St. Croix Valley
06.2002 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science Degree - Dietetics
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Associate of Arts Degree - undefined
Itasca Community College
Dietetic Internship
Fairview University Medical Center
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