Pamela VanCamp
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record in diabetes and chronic disease management at Genesis Health System, enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination and discharge planning.
Committed to excellence and continuous learning in preventative healthcare, complemented by a compassionate approach to patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Diabetes Care Coordinator
MercyOne Genesis
Bettendorf, IA
05.2022 - Current
- Provide care management services to patients enrolled in the Genesis Care Management Program as part of a multidisciplinary team (Pharmacist, Nurse, Social Worker, Dietitian, and Medical Assistant).
- Working collaboratively with all members of the team to ensure patient needs are met, and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum.
- Working closely with the patient's primary care and specialty providers to coordinate treatment plans and coordinate assistance as necessary.
- Completed Population Health Care Management training obtained through MercyOne Population Health Services organization to support patient condition self-management and health-oriented behavior change. Providing motivational interviewing to initiate, guide, and maintain goal-oriented behaviors to help patients improve their health outcomes, set health-related goals, and engage patients in managing their diabetes.
Team RN
Genesis Health Group
Moline, IL
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Supported and counseled patients by teaching strategies to achieve improved long-term health care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies, especially with patients with chronic conditions.
- Provided diabetes education to patients in the office, working with CGM devices and downloading reports for the physicians to review.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by participating in continuing education programs on diabetes and CGM devices.
- Provided follow-up calls to patients who have been in the hospital, reviewing discharge instructions, and scheduling follow-up appointments in the office to prevent readmissions.
- Completed Medicare Wellness Visits, scheduling tests, making referrals, reviewing medications, providing education, and discussing preventative care.
Office Staff Nurse, Endocrinology
Genesis Health Group, Family Practice
Bettendorf, IA
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Assessed the patient's health status based on the presented symptoms, and directed the patient to the appropriate level of care or an acceptable alternative venue.
- Reinforced health education, counseling, and advice to patients and families, assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning, and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Tracked, reviewed, and monitored diagnostic test results, and assisted in the management of patient care between physician visits.
- Completed paperwork for prior authorizations.
- Phone triage.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse Health Coach
Genesis Health System, ACO
Rock Island, IL
02.2013 - 11.2017
- Provided health coaching services to individuals and families.
- Identified potential barriers that may impede successful outcomes for clients.
- Attended professional conferences and seminars related to nursing health coaching practice.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Supported the development of self-management skills among patients through motivational interviewing techniques.
- Coached COPD, diabetic, and CHF patients by developing health goals and action plans.
- I worked with health registries.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services, as needed.
RN, Rehabilitation Clinical Services
Genesis Health System
Davenport, IA
09.2008 - 02.2013
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objections, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Worked directly with the Medical Director of PM&R as a full-time RN on a 28-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit, providing care to patients who have had spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, cerebrovascular accidents, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, and amputations.
- Rounded and assessed patients daily, writing SOAP notes in the patients' medical records, assisting with discharge planning, addressing medical and rehab needs, and collaborating with team members involved in patients' care to ensure an optimum level of care.
- Other roles included assisting in the PM&R office when needed, learning computer charting for the health care system, and becoming trained and competent in refilling and programming intrathecal baclofen pumps, and changing wound vacs.
- Obtained CRRN Certification
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Scott Community College
Davenport, IA02-1991
Skills
- Discharge coordination
- Accurate documentation
- Attention to detail
- Care coordination
- Compassionate and caring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Diet and nutrition
- Community Program Referrals
- Organized
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
RN, Diabetes Care Coordinator
MercyOne Genesis
05.2022 - Current
Team RN
Genesis Health Group
03.2018 - 05.2022
Office Staff Nurse, Endocrinology
Genesis Health Group, Family Practice
11.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse Health Coach
Genesis Health System, ACO
02.2013 - 11.2017
RN, Rehabilitation Clinical Services
Genesis Health System
09.2008 - 02.2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Scott Community College