Brittany Bersano RD, LD, CDCES
Palatine,IL
Summary
Passionate and results-oriented Registered Dietitian with over 13 years of experience in the nutrition field utilizing healthcare knowledge and innovation to educate various populations. 10 years of experience managing nutrition and medication plans for patients on multiple dialysis modalities. Highly collaborative and adaptable, ensuring optimal team performance and patient satisfaction. Proven ability to optimize clinical protocols and troubleshoot patient compliance barriers. Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
Norridge, IL
05.2015 - Current
- Design and implement tailored nutrition strategies to enhance the health outcomes of dialysis patients with End Stage Renal Disease on IHD, PD, and HHD modalities.
- Monitor and interpret monthly lab results for over 100 dialysis patients, adjusting individualized care plans to optimize patient health
- Oversee albumin and bone mineral disease management initiatives in alignment with CMS and FKC goals and policies
- Collaborate with nephrologists, nurses, and social workers to optimize patient outcomes and treatment strategies
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement and Plan of Care meetings
- Analyze root causes and design targeted interventions to achieve desired outcomes.
- Apply innovative counseling skills to enhance relationship-building and support client success.
- Promote a culture of open communication and collaboration among team members, fostering strong working relationships that improved overall patient outcomes.
Registered Dietitian
Dietitians At Home
Chicago, IL
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Provided Medical Nutrition Therapy in a home health care setting to patients with multiple comorbidities with a concentration on diabetes and chronic kidney disease
- Followed Nutrition Care Process with each patient during sessions
- Trained new dietitians in the field for proper documentation, building patient rapport, and use of updated nutritional guidelines
- Evaluated and review qualifications of new applicants
- Participated in newly developed EMR charting and documentation updates
Education
Coordinated Dietetic Internship -
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Food Service and Human Nutrition, Dietetics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
05.2011
Skills
- Clinical Knowledge: Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Diabetes
- Patient Management: Education, MNT, and Lab Value Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Affiliations
- ADCES Member
- 2024-2026 Dietitian Care Award honoree
- 2024-2025 Clinical Excellence LEAD program member
- 2020 Non-Calcium Based Phosphate Binder Initiative Chicago Region Top Performer
Certification
- Registered Dietitian- Commission on Dietetic Registration #1102786
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist- State of Illinois License #164.005770
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist- Certification #21510345
Timeline
Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
05.2015 - Current
Registered Dietitian
Dietitians At Home
10.2012 - 05.2015
Coordinated Dietetic Internship -
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Food Service and Human Nutrition, Dietetics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign