Kate Anderson
Providence,RI
Summary
Dynamic Advanced Practice Manager at Rhode Island Hospital with a proven track record in clinical leadership and quality improvement. Expert in evidence-based practice and staff development, driving innovative patient care initiatives. Adept at fostering team collaboration and enhancing workflow management, resulting in improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Manager (Brown University Health Office of Cancer Research)
Rhode Island Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Acts as a clinical consultant for all members of the research team regarding basic, complex, and advanced nursing practice within assigned area.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop innovative programs and strengthen relationships that support the adoption and sustainability of innovations.
- Facilitates process improvement in patient care based on systematic assessment and evaluation of evidence-based practice.
- Monitors and evaluates workload of staff based on study complexity and patient needs.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and analysis to identify patterns and trends, informing strategy adjustments for individual data issues.
- Disseminates and facilitates discussion of quality related systems and processes with staff.
- Reviews current professional literature.
- Critically interprets and selects research findings which are relevant to patient safety and quality improvement in order to provide sound evidence for practice decisions and projects.
- Promoted staff engagement with current evidence to enhance clinical practice.
- Utilizes clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to provide direction to staff in making practice changes.
- Assists Staff Nurses in becoming familiar with the process for utilizing evidence-based research in practice, and in the development of evidenced-based practice.
- Initiates evidence-based projects and research to investigate clinical issues and identifies opportunities for clinical nursing research.
- Visibly disseminates research in all presentations and written materials.
- Works in partnership with the Clinical Manager on activities such as interviewing candidates, participating in hiring decisions, setting objectives, providing input for the quality section of performance recognition summaries and providing input for corrective action plans up to and including termination.
- Tracks and monitors new employees progress during the orientation period.
- Assesses learning needs of nursing staff on a continual basis.
- Plans, develops, delivers and tracks successful staff completion of required unit and hospital competencies and provides 'just-in-time' education for individuals and groups to maintain a culture of quality and safety.
- Served as a change agent to promote data-driven process improvement.
- Plans and arranges the introduction and integration of new patient care technology and equipment.
- Directs nursing care and coordinates resources for BHOCR (RIH, TMH, PHO) and performs administrative activities while supporting leadership and staff.
Assistant Clinical Manager (Lifespan Oncology Clinical Research)
Rhode Island Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Directs nursing care and coordinates resources for LOCR (RIH, TMH, PHO) and performs administrative activities while supporting leadership and staff.
- Coordinates multiple, simultaneous clinical research studies independently, using nursing knowledge and experience.
- Collaborated with LOCR team to deliver quality, fiscally responsible patient-focused care.
- Monitors and evaluates workload of staff based on study complexity and patient needs.
- Developed employees by assessing nursing care and providing targeted feedback and intervention.
- Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs in order to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered.
- Improved LOCR team performance by fostering a culture of continuous learning. by encouraging education and implementing new concepts and technology.
- Provides leadership in the development of policies, procedures, standards of care and critical paths to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Participates in the staff recruitment and retention process.
Research Nurse Supervisor (Lifespan Oncology Clinical Research)
Rhode Island Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinates the identification, recruitment, and follow up of patients participating in clinical trials.
- Directs work of research nurses and clinical research assistants to gather data and maintain records for clinical trials.
- Monitors adherence to protocols through review of patient records, data collection sheets, and regular contact with the patient and members of the care team.
- Facilitate teamwork and daily workflow of clinical research staff.
- Interviews, selects, evaluates, and disciplines other professional staff.
- Monitors budgets to assure specific projects remain within budgetary limits.
Research Nurse Coordinator (Lifespan Oncology Clinical Research)
The Miriam Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2021
- Led office of nurses and clinical research assistants, managing daily charge nurse role, fostering relationships among staff, and coordinating infusion management treatment.
- Determine patient eligibility for oncology research clinical trials, assess patients while on trial, and perform patient follow-up per protocol focusing on genitourinary malignancies and phase I trials.
- Collaborated with PI, infusion room nurses, infusion room management, pharmacy, and social work to ensure safety and quality care for research patients.
- Oversee research protocols to ensure compliance.
- Participate in the hiring of clinical research assistants and lead the training of new nurses.
Staff Nurse – 4B (25 bed medical-surgical oncology unit)
The Miriam Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care for a rigorous patient assignment and critically evaluated all deviations from established norms in the oncology population.
- Administered chemotherapy/biotherapy, blood products, IVIG and managed side effects.
- Educated patients regarding disease and oncology treatment plans.
- Supported patients and families with end-of-life care and addressed psychosocial issues related to cancer diagnoses.
- Led unit as charge nurse on a frequent basis by overseeing safe clinical staff ratios in patient care setting while maintaining high level of morale and professionalism.
- Provided mentorship and clinical education by precepting new graduate RNs and student RNs.
- Facilitated quality improvement initiatives as an active member of the Unit Based Practice Council.
- Improved nursing practice by co-chairing of the Evidence-Based Practice and Research Council.
- Engaged in research activities to enhance patient care quality, including ongoing electronic medical record study, pain CAPA study, and oncology continuity of care study.
Senior Consultant
Advanced Pharmacy Concepts
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Created audit protocols and performed audits of Medicare Special Needs Plans, wrote reports for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), presented findings to senior leadership at CMS.
- Managed Medicare audits of pharmacy claims for large national health plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Led team of pharmacists and nurses in monitoring Pharmacy Benefit Management contracts, enhancing oversight and quality assurance.
- Formulated testing scenarios and completed testing analysis of pharmacy claims for commercial and Medicare Part D health insurance plans.
- Coordinated scheduling and staffing for over 100 audits across the nation, ensuring adequate resources for each audit.
- Reviewed and analyzed employee hours to oversee department contracts, ensuring accurate reporting and resource allocation.
- Founded and led the Health and Wellness Committee, formulating healthy initiatives and activities.
Research Assistant
University of Connecticut Health Center
02.2010 - 08.2010
- Supported principal investigator in executing process evaluation of state-run pilot program, contributing to program assessment.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative data analysis to identify policy themes, informing strategic decisions.
- Prepared internal review board applications and conducted needs assessments for grant proposals, facilitating funding opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island01.2014
Master of Public Health -
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, Connecticut05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Health Policy and Management
Providence College
Providence, Rhode Island05-2008
Skills
- EPIC
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- Research coordination
- Process improvement
- Staff development
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Practice management
- Policy and procedure development
- Workflow management
Credentials
- MPH
- BSN
- RN
- OCN
Certification
• Registered Nurse: Rhode Island (Compact State), 02/2014 - 03/2027
• Oncology Certified Nurse, 12/2016 - 12/2028
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy, 02/2026
• CPR: BLS for Healthcare Providers, 07/2015, 11/2027
• Oncology Certified Nurse, 12/2016 - 12/2028
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy, 02/2026
• CPR: BLS for Healthcare Providers, 07/2015, 11/2027
Activities And Awards
- Oncology Nursing Society, President, 01/2024 - Present, Treasurer, 01/2019 - 01/2021, Member, 01/2017 - Present
- De Souza AL, Hadfield MJ, Lu S, Golijanin DJ, Wood R, Margolis J, Anderson K, Olszewski AJ, Holder SL, El-Deiry WS, Aggarwal RR, Mega AE, Carneiro BA. BrUOG360: A Phase Ib/II Study of Copanlisib in Combination with Rucaparib in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC). Cancer Res Commun. 2025 Dec 1;5(12):2142-2148. doi: 10.1158/2767-9764.CRC-25-0651. PMID: 41231232; PMCID: PMC12690636.
- Misto, Kara & Padula, Cynthia & Bryand, Elizabeth & Nadeau, Kate. (2018). Nurses' Perception of the Impact of Electronic Documentation on the Nurse-Patient Relationship. Journal of Nursing Care Quality. 34. 1. 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000339.
- Nursing Faculty Award for Academic Excellence, 01/2014
Computer Technical Skills
- EPIC
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Timeline
Advanced Practice Manager (Brown University Health Office of Cancer Research)
Rhode Island Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Clinical Manager (Lifespan Oncology Clinical Research)
Rhode Island Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2024
Research Nurse Supervisor (Lifespan Oncology Clinical Research)
Rhode Island Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
Research Nurse Coordinator (Lifespan Oncology Clinical Research)
The Miriam Hospital
02.2017 - 02.2021
Staff Nurse – 4B (25 bed medical-surgical oncology unit)
The Miriam Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2017
Senior Consultant
Advanced Pharmacy Concepts
08.2010 - 08.2014
Research Assistant
University of Connecticut Health Center
02.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Master of Public Health -
University of Connecticut Health Center
Bachelor of Science - Health Policy and Management
Providence College