Heidi Mortimer
Nelson,NSN NZ
Summary
Highly motivated health professional who demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving, co-ordination and communication skills to reduce barriers and achieve sustainable lifestyle changes. Committed to helping individuals in all stages of life with my knowledge and positive outlook on life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Navigator / Injury Case Manager
Habit Health
04.2023 - Current
- Liaise with the client and physiotherapy/ rehabilitation team to ensure rehab is progressing towards client outcomes, and any additional concerns are managed in an appropriate and efficient manner.
- Co-ordination with providers within the service to execute the management plan and ensure the greatest efficiency of the treatment. (Physiotherapists, Specialist, GPs, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Return to Work Co-ordinators)
- Regular communication with client and clinical team to review progression toward client outcomes
- Engage and complete training with physiotherapy stakeholders so they can deliver the Escalated Care Pathway (ECP) contract efficiently, fully funded by ACC.
- Referring clients to community health services to improve individual holistic health.
Healthy Lifestyle Facilitator
Nelson Bays Primary Health (PHO)
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Increased participant engagement by designing and delivering educational and physical health promotion activities that are specific to the culture within the community.
- Working within the health promotion team, referring clients to health services to improve individual holistic health with wrap around health care.
- Use motivational interviewing to create a plan to encourage behaviour change and increase likelihood of health lifestyle changes being sustainable.
- Facilitating educational workshops for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic and heart event patients to encourage "living healthy" for a better future.
- Working within a interdisciplinary team to ensure best health outcome for patient.
Education
Certificate in Mental Health And Nutrition
University of Canterbury
07.2023
Degree in Sports Recreation And Exercise
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ02.2019
Skills
- Case management and co-ordination
- Cultural competence
- Health education and promotion
- Communication with patients and employees
- Group session facilitation
- Patient confidentiality
- Inspiring behaviour change through movement and nutrition
- Promotion of holistic health
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Aspirations
Walk to Mt Everest Basecamp
Complete a tiny home build
Complete more education in social work
Reference
Corey Walden
Health Navigator National Lead
Integrated / Escalated Care Pathway Team
Habit Health
M. 021 404 169
E: Corey.Walden@Habit.Health
Tonia Talbot
Health Promotion Manager
Nelson Bays Primary Health
M: 022 048 3246
E: Tonia.Talbot@nbph.org.nz
Timeline
Health Navigator / Injury Case Manager
Habit Health
04.2023 - Current
Healthy Lifestyle Facilitator
Nelson Bays Primary Health (PHO)
10.2021 - 04.2023
Certificate in Mental Health And Nutrition
University of Canterbury
Degree in Sports Recreation And Exercise
Auckland University of Technology
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