ROBYN FELTEN, MS, RD, LDN, CLC
Brookfield,Illinois
Summary
Experienced pediatric clinical dietitian and nutrition leader with over 15 years of complex nutrition care in specialized children's hospitals. Expertise includes clinical nutrition management, enteral and parenteral nutrition, interdisciplinary collaboration, EMR optimization, and staff and student development. Recognized for leadership, innovation, and delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care from infancy through adulthood.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2026
- Course: Advanced Pediatric Nutrition
Advisory Board Member
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - Current
- Pediatric nutrition representation and advocate for developing educational cirriculum
Clinical Pediatric Dietitian & Clinical Nutrition Manager
La Rabida Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2014 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive clinical nutrition assessments and developed individualized treatment and monitoring plans for pediatric patients with complex chronic conditions, and facilitating safe transition to home
- Deliver inpatient and outpatient clinical nutrition care across diverse specialties including neurologic, gastrointestinal, cardiac, renal, pulmonary, endocrine, hematologic, genetic, feeding disorders, and complications of prematurity
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with medical, pharmacy, and rehab teams
- Advanced proficiency and clinical leadership in parenteral and enteral nutrition management
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise registered dietitians, nutrition students, and volunteers
Sr. Clinical Nutritionist, Division of Pediatric Surgery & Trauma
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments and developed individualized care plans
- Primary dietitian for one of the nation’s few pediatric bowel management programs
- Precepted dietetic interns and supported clinical education
- Collaborated with sponsors for the annual nutrition conference, raising over $10,000
- Co-chaired the Clinical Nutrition Social Committee
- Recognized for leadership, clinical excellence, family education, and cross-service coverage
- Contributed to development of blenderized tube feeding recipes and resources
Clinical Dietitian, Outpatient Services
La Rabida Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.2010 - 01.2012
- Assessed and treated pediatric patients with a wide range of chronic conditions in a specialized care hospital and medical home model
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance feeding clinic services
- Supported the launch of a dedicated cerebral palsy clinic
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2005
Skills
- Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Support
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Personalized Care Plans
- Realistic and Simplified Patient and Caregiver Education
- Team Collaboration
- EMR proficiency in MediTech, Athena, and Epic
- Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe
- Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable, energetic communication style
Affiliations
Advisory Board Member, University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL | 2018 - Present
- Providing pediatric nutrition expertise to support development of educational curriculum and academic initiatives
Certification
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) 2012–2022
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) 2019–present
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago
05.2026
Advisory Board Member
University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2018 - Current
Clinical Pediatric Dietitian & Clinical Nutrition Manager
La Rabida Children's Hospital
10.2014 - Current
Sr. Clinical Nutritionist, Division of Pediatric Surgery & Trauma
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
05.2012 - 10.2014
Clinical Dietitian, Outpatient Services
La Rabida Children's Hospital
04.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Illinois State University
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition
University of Illinois at Chicago