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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Tamara Van Kampen

Louisville,KY

Summary

Results-oriented healthcare management professional with experience in process and quality improvement, implementation science, and managing study protocols. Skilled in data collection, analysis, and reporting with a strong ability to adapt to evolving project needs. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Focused on team collaboration, eager to contribute to team success, and further develop professional skills while bringing a positive attitude and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Circulator Operating Room / Circulator

Baptist Health Louisville
11.2023 - Current
  • Optimized surgical outcomes through diligent attention to detail during each phase of the perioperative process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgeries.
  • Supported anesthesia providers with patient induction.
  • Supported patients' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities.

Practice Administrator

Joseph Banis Plastic Surgery
02.2023 - 08.2023


  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting open communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities among staff members.
  • Implemented customized reporting tools that allowed for better tracking of key metrics affecting overall practice performance.
  • Handled human resources tasks such as hiring, onboarding, payroll management, and employee relations issues resolution.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop strategic plans for expanding the practice.
  • Coordinated communication with leadership team and staff through monthly staff meetings, bi-weekly projects/data huddles, and touch bases with physicians, along with sending timely organizational updates for entire staff.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

Practice Manager

GVSU Family Health Center
05.2018 - 02.2023
  • Directed day to day operations at academic nurse-managed health center.
  • Awarded $1.5M HRSA grant to create integrated primary care and behavioral health teams.
  • Initiated processes for Patient Centered Medical Home designation.
  • Implemented convenience (same/next day appointment) clinics for university's students.
  • Engaged with staff in quality and process improvement projects and implemented quarterly generative thinking meetings focusing on wicked problems and processes to improve gaps in care.
  • Provided oversight of satellite clinics.
  • Provided oversight of revenue cycle.
  • Created / grew multiple partnerships within the university and community.
  • Collaborated with multiple university programs for student clinical experiences.

Academic Community Liaison

Grand Valley State University
09.2013 - 05.2018
  • Created and maintained community partnerships for Kirkhof College of Nursing.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between the organization, other nursing programs, and the community, fostering strong relationships.
  • Maintained working relationships with other local nursing programs to coordinate undergraduate student clinical placements.
  • Facilitated student placements for all program levels: bachelor, second degree, RN to BSN, masters and doctorate.
  • Key contact for clinical compliance requirements.
  • Point of contact for affiliation agreements between organizations.
  • Participated in networking events.


Study Coordinator

Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
01.2009 - 09.2013
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by meticulously maintaining documentation for study activities.
  • Strengthened relationships with external partners through effective communication channels.
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
  • Followed clinical research protocols and conducted study visits in compliance with FDA regulations.
  • Mitigated risks to study integrity through vigilant monitoring of protocol adherence.

RN Circulator Outpatient Surgery Center

Trinity Health Southwest Surgical Center
01.2009 - 05.2013


  • Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
  • Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
  • Contributed to successful surgeries with efficient preparation, organization, and management of operating rooms.
  • Mentored new staff members on safe practices within the operating room setting, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
  • Improved communication among surgical team members by actively participating in preoperative briefings and debriefings.

Education

Master of Health Administration -

Grand Valley State University
12.2022

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Healthcare Administration

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2017

Master of Science in Nursing Education -

Ferris State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Quality and process improvement
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective multitasking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Intrinsic motivation

Accomplishments

    Burke, B., & Van Kampen, T. (2021). Chapter Four Exemplar: Using Administrative Data to Establish Improvement in Billing and Accounts Receivable. In Data-Driven Quality Improvement and Sustainability in Healthcare (pp. 82–86). Springer Publishing.

    Van Kampen, T. (2021). Chapter Five Exemplar: Interprofessional Care Coordination Conferences and Improved Transitions of Care for Medically Fragile Pediatric Patients. In Data-Driven Quality Improvement and Sustainability in Healthcare (pp. 95-97). Spring Publishing.

Certification

LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (2022)


Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification (2024)


Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification (2024)



Timeline

RN Circulator Operating Room / Circulator

Baptist Health Louisville
11.2023 - Current

Practice Administrator

Joseph Banis Plastic Surgery
02.2023 - 08.2023

Practice Manager

GVSU Family Health Center
05.2018 - 02.2023

Academic Community Liaison

Grand Valley State University
09.2013 - 05.2018

Study Coordinator

Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery
01.2009 - 09.2013

RN Circulator Outpatient Surgery Center

Trinity Health Southwest Surgical Center
01.2009 - 05.2013

Master of Health Administration -

Grand Valley State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Healthcare Administration

Grand Valley State University

Master of Science in Nursing Education -

Ferris State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Valley State University

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