Deborah Brommage, MS, RD, CSR, CDN
CDR Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR)POSITION | Skills/Attributes associated with the position | Examples of how I have demonstrated outcomes for each skill/attribute that qualify me for the position |
CDR Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR) |
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Employer | Title | Years Employed |
National Kidney Foundation | Program Director | 2 years 4 months |
Genzyme Renal | Renal Clinical Consultant | 4 |
Winthrop University Hospital Dialysis Center | Administrative Renal Dietitian | 9 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Associate Editor | Journal of Renal Nutrition | - | Provide editorial support for this refereed, bi-monthly journal devoted to renal nutrition science and renal dietetics. Spearheaded the accredited CPE program from conception to successful implementation; which has been utilized by 900+ registered dietitians allowing them to earn free CPEs toward their professional development portfolio. Ensure professional credibility and journal standards are maintained by reviewing manuscript submissions timely and accurately. |
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Member of the Renal Specialty Examination Workgroup | Commission on Dietetic Registration | - | Participate in the examination development process to provide an examination that is fair and protects the public. Update examination content based on clinical expertise, current evidence based clinical practice guidelines and CMS regulations. | |
Member of the Renal Practice Analysis Workgroup | Commission on Dietetic Registration | - | Participated in a comprehensive practice analysis of RDs who work in the area of renal nutrition by identifying existing practice roles and performance competencies based on the Nutrition Care Process. Offered my expertise in developing the content outline used to create test items for the renal specialty certification examination, in order to reflect current practice. This survey may also be useful in defining career ladders and developing training materials. | |
Chair | NKF Council on Renal Nutrition | - | Provided leadership for the CRN Executive Committee to promote quality education (patient, public and professional), support the profession of the nephrology dietitian, encourage nutrition-related research, and address regulatory and legislative issues. I was also appointed to the NKF Board of Directors and served 2 terms as the representative for the professional councils. | |
Co-Chair of the SOP/SOPP for RDs in Nephrology Care Workgroup | NKF Council on Renal Nutrition and AND Renal Practice Group | - | Provided leadership for the workgroup to develop Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for nephrology dietitians based on the nutrition care process and model. Led conference calls and compiled content based on workgroup consensus for this comprehensive tool which serves as a guide for self-evaluation and to determine the education and skills needed to advance an individual's level of practice in renal nutrition. Served as first author for the manuscript that was published simultaneously in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Journal of Renal Nutrition. |
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"Strength to lead and faith to follow" is a verse that has resonated with me through each of my leadership endeavors. It takes integrity, enthusiasm, compassion, courage and vision to lead well and I draw on these traits as often as possible.