Debra Brunette
Rockford,MI
Summary
High performing and highly adaptive professional with 9 years of experience as a Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian who has a passion for Medical Device Sales. Extensive experience mastering transferable skills including the ability to multi-task, pay attention to details, and provide excellent communication. Committed to furthering the skill set and knowledge needed to be successful in this role as Sr Clinical Account Manager.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATOR
COREWELL HEALTH WEST DIABETES AND ENDOCRINOLOGY
08.2018 - Current
- Conduct on average 8 individual diabetes education visits per day to improve patient outcomes and enhance individual diabetes self management skills
- Educate on average 6 patients weekly on new technologies such as insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and smart insulin pens to significantly improve A1c outcomes
- Mentored 71% of the diabetes educators on best practices in diabetes care and technology, elevating the overall quality of services provided within the organization
- Network with medical sales and pharmaceutical representatives to stay up to date on new medications and medical devices related to diabetes
- Generate and manage 100% of the smart list and smart phrases created to improve productivity and efficiency for the team
- Lead 10 projects in 2023 related to the diabetes services that positively impacted direct patient care, productivity, efficiency, and knowledge for the organization and team
- Multitask competing prioritizes daily including direct patient care, collaborating with providers, and answering up high volume incoming patient calls
- Analyze weekly metrics for 7 locations to improve program outcomes
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
GRAND HEALTH PARTNERS
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Performed on average 8 nutritional assessments for patients pre and post op for bariatric surgery
- Recommended foods appropriate for patients based on dietary needs and restrictions
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
COREWELL HEALTH: SUSAN P. WHEATLAKE CANCER CENTER
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Initiated and managed 100% of all patients needing enteral support (tube feeding) by selecting appropriate enteral formula, nutrition requirements, schedule and route for patients requiring nutrition support
- Developed and presented monthly nutrition tips and trending nutrition topics for patients in wellness center by focusing topics and recipes to improve patient's symptoms.
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
CENTRAL MICHIGAN DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Educated 100% of WIC clients through motivational interviewing and established goal setting on various topics: nutrition, breastfeeding, birth control, and cognitive development
- Coached participants with a hands-on learning experience to enhance knowledge of the following skills: reading nutrition labels, comparing unit prices, identifying whole grains, and buying fruits and veggies on a budget.
Education
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP - Dietetics
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Mount Pleasant, MIBACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIETETICS - Dietetics
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Certified Insulin Pump Trainer for Medtronic, Tandem, iLet, and Omnipod
- Diabetes expertise in training on continuous glucose monitors such as: Dexcom G6, Dexcom G7, Libre 2, Libre 3, and Medtronic Guardian Sensor
- Lead Diabetes Educator in developing new protocols and policies to improve patient outcomes and productivity
- Blood glucose interpretation from meters, continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps
- Problem solving by playing in the gaps to solve problems that leads to better outcomes and team performance
Accomplishments
Achieved "High Performer" for the past 3 years by management for consistently exceeding expectation by demonstrating knowledge, leadership, courage and compassion.
Certification
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
- Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management
- Basic Life Support Provider
Timeline
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
GRAND HEALTH PARTNERS
05.2019 - 02.2020
CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATOR
COREWELL HEALTH WEST DIABETES AND ENDOCRINOLOGY
08.2018 - Current
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
COREWELL HEALTH: SUSAN P. WHEATLAKE CANCER CENTER
06.2015 - 08.2018
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
CENTRAL MICHIGAN DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
05.2014 - 05.2015
DIETETIC INTERNSHIP - Dietetics
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIETETICS - Dietetics
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
- Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management
- Basic Life Support Provider
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