Abigail Kantola
Hesperia
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Heartland Hospice, excelling in patient coordination and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance care quality through effective documentation management and performance improvement initiatives. Recognized for strong critical thinking and dependable team leadership, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Management
Heartland Hospice
Fremont
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated daily with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Supported compliance with government regulations, ensuring adherence to organizational standards.
- Ensured accurate, high-quality documentation across patient charts and branch projects to maintain data integrity.
Emergency Department
Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Host Healthcare
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Delivered emergency care in high-pressure situations for diverse patient populations.
- Adapted to policies and procedures across multiple facilities to ensure compliance and enhance patient care.
- Facilitated educational opportunities by supervising staff and trainees, improving their clinical competencies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions, empowering them to manage their health effectively.
Interventional Radiology
University of Michigan Health West and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Compiled detailed reports summarizing case findings, aiding in informed clinical decisions for each patient.
- Contributed to performance improvement initiatives, enhancing quality of interventional radiology services.
- Managed daily operations as team lead to ensure efficient workflow.
- Assisted in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and standardization.
Progressive Care
University of Michigan Health West and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Coordinated critical care actions across multiple disciplines to enhance patient outcomes.
- Led policy creation initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Maintained and updated databases to ensure accurate, relevant information.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines and support project timelines.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project objectives and meet established deadlines.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan04-2016
Skills
- Patient coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Documentation management including: HCHB, EPIC, Meditech, and Cerner programs
- Patient education
- Performance improvement
- Policy development
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team management
- Customer service
- Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Recipient (2016)
Timeline
Case Management
Heartland Hospice
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Department
Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Host Healthcare
07.2021 - 09.2023
Interventional Radiology
University of Michigan Health West and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 10.2021
Progressive Care
University of Michigan Health West and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University