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Jody Abbott

Leawood,KS

Summary

Dynamic healthcare executive with a proven track record at North Kansas City Hospital, excelling in strategic leadership and process optimization. Championed operational excellence and enhanced ROI through service integration, while cultivating emerging leaders. Adept at managing key performance indicators to drive sustainable growth and improve organizational efficiency.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr.VP/Vice Chief Operating Officer

North Kansas City Hospital
02.2006 - 12.2018
  • Collaborated with executive leadership team members on long-term strategic planning that ensured sustainable success for the company.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, leading by example to drive operational excellence across the organization.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing new strategies and streamlining operations.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Restructured departments for increased efficiency, optimizing resource allocation and improving communication between teams.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Championed change management initiatives, resulting in a more agile organization better equipped to respond to evolving market demands.
  • Mentored direct reports, fostering their professional development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Chief Operating Officer

Hillcrest Medical Center
03.1998 - 01.2006

Very similar to NKCH regarding job accountabilities

Accomplished oversight/ design /build two specialty hosiptals.

1. Women's Hospital on campus

2. Heart Hospital on campus

3. Orthopedic Center of Excellencewithin Hillcrest Medical

Center

VP/ Chief Operating Officer

Overland Park Regional Medical Center
04.1987 - 01.1998
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by developing policies in line with industry best practices to mitigate risks associated with legal or ethical violations.

Nurse Manager /. Staff RN

St. Lukes
06.1977 - 03.1987

Education

Master of Science - Management/ Leadership/ Reorganization

Cardinal Stritch College
Minneapolis, MN
01-1988

Bachelor of Science - Nursing BSN

Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
01-1986

Registered Nurse

St. Lukes School of Nursing
Kansas City, MO
05-1977

Skills

  • Effective strategic leadership
  • Physician relationships through co-management programs
  • Process optimization
  • Key performance indicator management
  • Cultivating emerging leaders
  • Enhancing ROI through service integration

Timeline

Sr.VP/Vice Chief Operating Officer

North Kansas City Hospital
02.2006 - 12.2018

Chief Operating Officer

Hillcrest Medical Center
03.1998 - 01.2006

VP/ Chief Operating Officer

Overland Park Regional Medical Center
04.1987 - 01.1998

Nurse Manager /. Staff RN

St. Lukes
06.1977 - 03.1987

Master of Science - Management/ Leadership/ Reorganization

Cardinal Stritch College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing BSN

Augsburg College

Registered Nurse

St. Lukes School of Nursing