KATHLEEN ORRICK

Compassionate Nurse Leader accustomed to treating complex patients from diverse backgrounds. Proven leader focused on patient centered care, with a focus on case management of chronic/acute disease management. Leader in collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary teams. Development and implementation of workflows. Established success in working with regulatory bodies Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance companies. Engaged participant in multiple Best Practice Committees ensuring high quality service. Seeking to better serve patients and their families, keeping their voice at the center of the care we deliver.

• Successful recruitment, training and retention of 50% new staff in 10 months, stabilize staffing needs
• Increased Regional goals by 20-30 % in quality matrix across 8 Specialty Care Clinics
• Implementation of 24/7 house supervisor role, resulting in increased throughput & capacity management.
• Facilitate Daily Management Systems to enhance discharge planning and reduce of Length of Stay
• Develop Standard Work related to Care Coordination in the ICU
• Develop education tool for new Residents, Fellows and Advance Practice Providers related to multidisciplinary rounding, daily management, and discharge planning
• Development of standard work for Out-Patient Antibiotic Therapy, for complex patient populations
• Successful development of Post-Acute Care Coordinator role, bridging care between hospital and LTAC
• Manage budget for 8 specialty care clinics to optimize resources
• Mentoring of over 270 students into new nursing careers over 6 years

• Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace Advisory Committee (Governor Koteck nominated & Senate approved position)
• Cardiac, Vascular, TAVR, Heart Failure Best Practice Committee
• Code Blue & Rapid Response Team
• OR weekend/afterhours workflow
• Hospital Throughput
• Ethics Committee
• Professional Practice

• 2014, Virginia I Sznewajs Award for Palliative Care Nurse of the Year Recipient
• 2013, OHSU Nominated Virginia I Sznewajs Award for Palliative Care
• 2013, OHSU Golden Rose Recipient for Outstanding Service Excellence

• Oregon
• Washington

• 2017-2023, Linfield University Nursing Presentation: House Supervisor & Care Management Leadership
• 2016, American Case Management Association National Conference: Building Bridges between Acute Care and Long-Term Acute Care
• 2016, Greater Portland Chapter of Acute and Critical Care Nursing Symposium: ICU Care Coordination Meetings-Patient/Family Centered Care
• 2014-2016, Guest presenter at OHSU School of Nursing
• 2010-2017, OHSU School of Nursing Guest Presentation: Care Management & Complex Care Coordination