Pamela K. Gammons
Winston Salem,NC
Summary
Accomplished Nurse and Healthcare Professional with a proven track record at Wake Forest Baptist Health, skilled in medication administration and problem-solving. Excelled in optimizing patient care through effective schedule coordination and mentoring staff, demonstrating a keen ability to work under pressure. Renowned for implementing best practices and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Visit Coordinator
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: The Birth Center
- The Birth Center
- Contact: Darlene Gold MSN, RN Nurse Manager 336-713-6497
- Incorporated information about coverage goals, available time and viewer demographics to optimize schedule programming.
- Provided guidance and support to team members regarding scheduling activities.
- Developed and maintained program schedules in accordance with project goals and objectives.
Nurse
Northern Regional Hospital
Mount Airy, NC
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Skilled Nursing Unit
- Skilled Nursing Unit
- Contact: Jenny Triplet, RN Unit supervisor-336-374-0187
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and medical procedures.
- Assessed patient pain levels using various scales then implemented appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids and medications, and provided basic nursing care.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated patient flow, admissions and discharges, transfers, bed assignments, and staffing levels on the unit.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Triage Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: General Dermatology
- General Dermatology
- Contact: Tonya Wimmer RN, Nursing supervisor 336-716-3926
- Evaluated patient response to treatments and reported any adverse reactions promptly to attending physician.
- Educated staff members on triage protocols and best practices for managing acutely ill patients.
- Identified symptoms, gathered medical history, and documented patient information accurately.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
HIV-Medical Case Manager
ALFA
Hickory, NC
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: AIDS Leadership Foothills-Area Alliance
- AIDS Leadership Foothills-Area Alliance
- Contact: Natasha Bunton CMS – 828-406-9888
- Visited patients in homes and clinics to conduct testing and deliver medication.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through quality assurance activities.
- Assisted in the coordination of care between primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, home health agencies, pharmacies and other healthcare providers.
- Delivered direct crisis intervention and de-escalation services while remaining calm.
- Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained accurate records for all clients served, documenting assessments, interventions and outcomes.
- Organized support groups for people living with HIV and AIDS to provide emotional support and promote healthy coping strategies.
- Assisted with insurance pre-authorization to obtain medication for patients.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
ER Tech (CNA II)
CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Valdese, NC
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: BLUE RIDGE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
- BLUE RIDGE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
- Contact: David Everhart ED supervisor- (828) 580-5000
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Education
License Practical Nurse -
McDowell Tech
Marion, NC01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Psychology
Lenoir-Rhyne University
01.2016
Associate in Arts(A.A.) -
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC01.2014
Skills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Orthopedic splint application
- Patient admissions
- Patient education
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Medication administration
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to coach and mentor staff
- Best practices implementation
- Schedule coordination
- Problem-solving
- MS office
- Multitasking and organization
- Family education
- Wound management
Certification
- Bilingual Clinician, Spanish (CCLA Certification)
- BLS Certification, the American Heart Association.
References
Available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse
Northern Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2022
Home Visit Coordinator
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2019 - Current
Triage Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2019 - 08.2021
HIV-Medical Case Manager
ALFA
12.2015 - 12.2018
ER Tech (CNA II)
CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
01.2014 - 12.2015
License Practical Nurse -
McDowell Tech
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Psychology
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Associate in Arts(A.A.) -
Mitchell Community College