Nicolle Scholl
Summary
Clinical research professional with extensive experience in trial coordination and patient care management. Proven expertise in data management and compliance, driving successful research initiatives. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams and external partners.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse, Cardiology
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
06.2022 - Current
- Directed cardiology trial operations alongside Principal Investigators, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines.
- Safeguarded patient welfare by facilitating thorough clinical assessments, safety monitoring, and quality care.
- Managed cross-functional communication between patients and research teams.
- Maintained flawless data integrity across internal and sponsor-specific electronic data systems.
Diabetes Care Specialist
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Designed and implemented individualized care plans for diabetic patients, utilizing behavior-change methodologies to improve health outcomes and device usage.
- Educated patients on diabetes prevention, device management, and collaborative behavioral goals to help individuals meet clinical targets.
- Provided critical, cross-functional nursing support to high-acuity departments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RN Arrhythmia Care Coordinator
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed pre-operative clearance, including charts, lab results, and medications.
- Coordinated procedure schedules to ensure optimal turnaround times.
- Coordinated anesthesia, EP, and 3D mapping with third-party vendors for seamless operations.
- Processed insurance authorizations.
Supervisor Outpatient Care Management
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
09.2012 - 07.2018
- Directed patient care and supervised team protocols to enhance clinical outcomes and comply with NCQA standards.
- Updated outpatient care policies to streamline daily operations and improve efficiency.
- Served as key liaison to align team operations with leadership objectives.
- Supported cost-containment strategies to maximize resource efficiency across programs.
- Exceeded outpatient program enrollment goals, achieving 'high performer' rating in 2017.
RN Arrhythmia Care Coordinator
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Managed pre-operative clearance, including charts, lab results, and medications.
- Coordinated procedure schedules to ensure optimal turnaround times.
- Coordinated anesthesia, EP, and 3D mapping with third-party vendors for seamless operations.
- Processed insurance authorizations.
Inpatient RN Case Manager
West Jefferson Medical Center
04.2010 - 09.2012
- Evaluated clinical, social, and economic factors to optimize care plans.
- Audited medical records for compliance and resource utilization (InterQual/MCG).
- Enforced medical necessity criteria to assign appropriate levels of care.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary coordination among patients, teams, and payers.
Outpatient Endoscopy Staff RN
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates
10.2007 - 04.2010
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring seamless transitions as charge nurse.
- Initiated IVs, administered conscious sedation, and assisted physicians during endoscopic procedures.
Catheterization Lab/Telemetry Staff RN
West Jefferson Medical Center
05.2005 - 03.2007
- Delivered emergency care for patients with acute myocardial infarctions.
- Initiated IVs, administered conscious sedation, and executed life-saving measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation.
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Staff LPN
West Jefferson Medical Center
07.2000 - 05.2005
- Coordinated daily caseload assignments to ensure timely delivery of patient care.
- Monitored and assessed acute patient changes to support rapid clinical response in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Delgado Community College Charity
New Orleans, LA05-2005
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Delgado Community College Charity
New Orleans, LA07-2000
Skills
- ICD-9/10 coding
- Cerner EMR
- Epic Systems
- Data management systems
- Healthcare standards
- NCQA, MSSP, and CMSA standards
- Clinical trial management
- Clinical data analysis
- Regulatory systems
- Cardiac monitoring technologies
- Basic Life Support
- Human Subjects Research Protection- CITI Program
- Good Clinical Practices- CITI Program
Certification
- Registered Nurse-Louisiana
- Certified Case Manager
Awards
- Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana, 2024
- Ochsner Employee of the Quarter, 2024
Clinical Research Experience
- Paces Trial: Atrial Fibrillation Post-CABG, A cardiovascular study evaluating blood thinners for post-heart surgery patients.
- Primary Trial: Percutaneous or Surgical Repair In Mitral Prolapse And Regurgitation, Compares transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) to surgical mitral valve repair for patients with primary degenerative mitral regurgitation.
- Empro Trial: Embolic Protection in Patients Undergoing High-Risk Valve Surgery, Randomized controlled study evaluating the CardioGard embolic protection cannula against standard cannulas in high-risk valve surgery.
- Mantra Trial: Mitral, Aortic and Tricuspid post-market Study in a real-world setting, Study by Corcym tracking the safety and performance of its cardiac surgery portfolio in real-world patients.
- AF PAS Trial: Abbott Atrial Fibrillation Post Approval Study, To confirm the safety and long-term effectiveness of atrial fibrillation (AF) radiofrequency (RF) technologies for the treatment of AF.
- CS1-003 Trial: A phase 2a study by Cereno Scientific evaluating CS1, A novel, controlled-release formulation of valproic acid as an add-on treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
- Thrive Trial: SoniVie’s TIVUS Renal Denervation, Designed to demonstrate that TIVUS system can safely and effectively lower high blood pressure.
- Aventus Trial: Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of the treatment for Acute Pulmonary Embolism, To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Aventus Thrombectomy System for aspiration thrombectomy in subjects with acute pulmonary embolism.
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse, Cardiology
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
06.2022 - Current
Diabetes Care Specialist
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
05.2019 - 06.2022
RN Arrhythmia Care Coordinator
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
07.2018 - 05.2019
Supervisor Outpatient Care Management
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
09.2012 - 07.2018
RN Arrhythmia Care Coordinator
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
01.2012 - 09.2012
Inpatient RN Case Manager
West Jefferson Medical Center
04.2010 - 09.2012
Outpatient Endoscopy Staff RN
Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates
10.2007 - 04.2010
Catheterization Lab/Telemetry Staff RN
West Jefferson Medical Center
05.2005 - 03.2007
Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Staff LPN
West Jefferson Medical Center
07.2000 - 05.2005
Associates Degree - Nursing
Delgado Community College Charity
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Delgado Community College Charity