Nicole D. Abbott
Tulsa,Ok
Summary
Dedicated Case Manager at Elara Caring, adept in individualized counseling and data analysis, significantly enhanced client self-care through innovative advocacy. Leveraging healthcare patient advocacy and cost reduction initiatives, I consistently improved service plans, achieving notable client progress. Skilled in fostering interdisciplinary communication, my approach is both compassionate and results-oriented.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Elara Caring
Broken Arrown, OK
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in case management.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-ups and case reviews.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and support needs.
Radiologic Technologist
Spine and Pain Center
Tulsa, Ok
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisting physician with patient examinations
- Starting IV's, administration of medications through IV prior to procedure
- Monitoring patients in PACU following surgical procedures
- Monitoring vitals and consciousness until discharge
- Patient transportation prior to, during and after procedures
- Patient education regarding procedures indicated by attending physician
- Working directly with patients from beginning of treatment until maximum medical improvement is achieved creating a plan of care exclusive to each patient need
- Chart preparation for upcoming procedures inclusive of patient care planning
- Communicating with patients before and after procedures to answer any questions or concerns regarding medical treatment
Radiologic Technologist
Integrity Surgical Associates
Tulsa, Ok
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Surgery scheduling and executing patient care preoperatively and postoperatively
- Working directly with patients from beginning of treatment until maximum medical improvement is achieved creating a plan of care exclusive to each patient's needs
- Care planning with patients of all ages, including the elderly, disabled veterans regarding medical and surgical needs during treatment
- Patients given my direct line to answer any questions and concerns during their time of treatment within my scope of practice
- Assisting physician with patient examinations
- Processing clinic notes, coding for surgical procedures
- Clinically trained to perform aesthetic procedures on Morpheus Inmode 8
Radiologic Technologist
Olympia Neurologic Associates
Tulsa, Ok
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Operating C-arm during spinal procedures
- Surgery scheduling and executing patient care, preoperatively and postoperatively
- Working directly with patients from beginning of treatment until maximum medical improvement is achieved creating a plan of care exclusive to each patient's needs
- Care planning with patients of all ages, including the elderly, disabled veterans regarding medical and surgical needs during treatment
- Patients given my direct line to answer any questions and concerns during their time of treatment within my scope of practice
- Assisting physician with patient examinations
- Dictating clinic notes, completing superbills
Radiologic Technologist
Tulsa Orthopaedic Associates
Tulsa, Ok
06.2012 - 08.2020
- Providing excellent care to patients by utilizing radiation precautions at all times
- Studying and analyzing MRI and X-ray films with physician to discuss the approach to take in surgeries, specializing in the spine
- Assisting physician in patient rooms with procedures and examinations
- Care planning with patients of all ages, including the elderly, disabled veterans regarding medical and surgical needs during treatment
- Patients given my direct line to answer any questions and concerns during their time of treatment within my scope of practice
- Ordering and executing surgery scheduling for patients, including creating a care plan exclusive to each patient and their needs and expectations
- Medical Records custodian
Student Radiologic Technologist
Southcrest Hospital
Tulsa, Ok
08.2010 - 04.2012
- Applied Excellent patient care and utilized all precautions in preventing unnecessary overexposure of radiation to patients as well as myself
- Performed and competent in all routine diagnostic x-ray procedures including portable and trauma radiography
- Assisted Radiologists in fluoroscopic procedures
- Proficient in HIS/RIS and PACs system
- Competent recording diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures in patient charts
- Experience with using C-arm in operating room
CNA
Maplewood Care Center and Assisted Living
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Helping patients move using proper technique
- Recording patient conditions, vitals, medications dispensed, patient comfort
- Patient transportation around facility
- Changing patient linens, assisting with patient dressings
- Following plan of care orders provided by physician
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Wichita State University
01.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Microbiology, Psychology
Northeastern State University
01.2019
Associate Degree - Applied Science, Radiography
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2012
Skills
- Healthcare Patient Advocacy
- Individualized counseling
- Utilization review
- Data entry and analysis
- Eligibility assessment
- Cost reduction initiatives
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified
- OSRT Member
- CNA Certified
- ARRT Member
- Medical Assistant
- LPN (Kansas)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Case Manager
Elara Caring
01.2024 - 12.2024
Radiologic Technologist
Spine and Pain Center
07.2023 - 10.2023
Radiologic Technologist
Integrity Surgical Associates
03.2022 - 06.2023
Radiologic Technologist
Olympia Neurologic Associates
08.2020 - 01.2022
Radiologic Technologist
Tulsa Orthopaedic Associates
06.2012 - 08.2020
Student Radiologic Technologist
Southcrest Hospital
08.2010 - 04.2012
CNA
Maplewood Care Center and Assisted Living
08.2008 - 09.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Wichita State University
Bachelor's Degree - Microbiology, Psychology
Northeastern State University
Associate Degree - Applied Science, Radiography
Tulsa Community College
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