Amy Dempsey Kotansky
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Accomplished Certified Diabetes Education and Care Specialist with an extensive background in nutritional counseling, blood glucose monitoring, insulin pump therapy, and overall diabetes self-care management. Excelling in the design of individualized and group education programs and enhancing patient self-management. Skilled in fostering supportive patient relationships, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diabetes Educator - Certified
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
06.1996 - Current
- Conduct assessments of newly diagnosed and pre-existing patients with diabetes (type 1, type 2, GDM and pre-diabetes), identifying learning needs and establishing goals for individualized and/or group education programs.
Certified Diabetes Educator
Diabetes and Endocrinology Associates, PC
08.1994 - 10.1995
- Nutritional screening, assessment and education of clinic patients with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, including those with hypercholesterolemia, hypertension and renal disease. Consultant to physicians and nurse educators for a team approach to diabetes care.
Registered Dietitian
Decatur Memorial Hospital
03.1989 - 07.1994
- Nutritional screening, assessment and education of patients admitted to the pediatric, obstetric, oncology, intermediate care and medical units; nutrition educator conducting diabetes and various other community classes; outpatient counselor and consultant to Hospice and Home Health Care.
Dietetic Intern
Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Inc
08.1987 - 08.1988
- Concentration: Clinical, Community and Administrative Dietetics
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition/Dietetics
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12-1988
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-1986
Skills
- Nutrition counseling
- Diabetes medications
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Insulin pump training
Certification
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist 1989 to present
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist 1993 to present
Timeline
Diabetes Educator - Certified
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
06.1996 - Current
Certified Diabetes Educator
Diabetes and Endocrinology Associates, PC
08.1994 - 10.1995
Registered Dietitian
Decatur Memorial Hospital
03.1989 - 07.1994
Dietetic Intern
Methodist Hospital of Indiana, Inc
08.1987 - 08.1988
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist 1989 to present
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist 1993 to present
Master of Science - Nutrition/Dietetics
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Illinois State University
Similar Profiles
JEAN ALEXANDRE RIGAUD CCMA/ Professional InterpreterJEAN ALEXANDRE RIGAUD CCMA/ Professional Interpreter
EKG Technician at FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE HEALTH INDIANAPOLIS, Franciscan Health IndianapolisEKG Technician at FRANCISCAN ALLIANCE HEALTH INDIANAPOLIS, Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Jamie DavisJamie Davis
Registered Nurse at Franciscan Health IndianapolisRegistered Nurse at Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Calandra WatkinsCalandra Watkins
Room Service Associate at Franciscan Health IndianapolisRoom Service Associate at Franciscan Health Indianapolis