Brittany Santos
Gretna,LA
Summary
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with strong expertise in diabetes self-management education and device training. Proven ability to provide patient-centered care and collaborate effectively with the care team. Possesses in-depth knowledge of diabetes technology, nutritional guidance, and patient counseling.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Dietitian II
Fresenius Kidney Care
12-1900
12.2025 - Current
Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Ochsner Health
New Orleans
09.2022 - 01.2026
- In collaboration with primary care, endocrinology, and maternal fetal medicine teams, I provided nutrition counseling, diabetes self-management training, and diabetes-related device training via in-person and virtual appointments. I am trained and skilled in providing patient education on devices including Dexcom, Libre, InPen, Omnipod 5, Tslim X2, Tandem Mobi, iLet, and MiniMed 780G. I also facilitated GLP-1 and insulin titration with close communication with prescribers.
Clinical Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
New Orleans
11.2018 - 09.2022
- Provided nutrition counseling for dialysis patients. In this role, I collaborated with the interdisciplinary team and helped improve quality metrics in bone management and protein status.
Sr. Clinical Dietitian
Ochsner
New Orleans
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided nutrition counseling and diabetes management training including medical device training (insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors).
Clinical Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
Marrero
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided nutrition counseling to dialysis patients and acted as the bone mineral management expert making medication adjustments based on algorithms approved by the medical director.
Clinical Dietitian
Sodexo
New Orleans
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided nutrition education and nutrition support recommendations for adult and pediatric patients admitted in the hospital. I rounded and worked closely with the pediatric and PICU teams.
Clinical Dietitian
Children’s Hospital
New Orleans
05.2012 - 03.2013
- In collaboration with primary care, endocrinology, and maternal fetal medicine teams, I provided nutrition counseling, diabetes self-management training, and diabetes-related device training via in-person and virtual appointments. I am trained and skilled in providing patient education on devices including Dexcom, Libre, InPen, Omnipod 5, Tslim X2, Tandem Mobi, iLet, and MiniMed 780G. I also facilitated GLP-1 and insulin titration with close communication with prescribers.
Education
Master of Science - Health And Human Performance
McNeese State University
Lake Charles12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
McNeese State University
Lake Charles05.2010
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient-centered care
- Patient support and follow-up
- Weight-inclusive care
- Diabetes device training and troubleshooting
Certification
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Timeline
Clinical Dietitian II
Fresenius Kidney Care
12.2025 - Current
Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Ochsner Health
09.2022 - 01.2026
Clinical Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
11.2018 - 09.2022
Sr. Clinical Dietitian
Ochsner
03.2016 - 11.2018
Clinical Dietitian
Fresenius Kidney Care
05.2015 - 03.2016
Clinical Dietitian
Sodexo
03.2013 - 04.2015
Clinical Dietitian
Children’s Hospital
05.2012 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Health And Human Performance
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
McNeese State University