Kathryn "Kat" Harshman

Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, preventative health maintenance, and complex chronic care management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. Adept at assessing chronically mentally ill adult patients, as well as providing medication management and care coordination. Focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Driven to build strong relationships with patients and families while acting as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. In-depth knowledge of Epic as a Super User and Provider Support liaison.

• Recognized the need for more advanced diabetic care in the primary care setting and instituted a program to meet these needs and increase access to care.
• At Providence Holy Family Hospital, provided nursing support as an Epic Super User when switching from Meditech to Epic for Hospital Use

• Licensed Washington State Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, AP60102376 - Since 08/11/2009, currently expires 01/21/2024
• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification, F0609124 - Since 06/01/2009, currently expires 05/31/2024
• Licensed Washington State Registered Nurse, RN00160945 - Since 07/27/2005, currently expires 01/21/2024
• Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Management - Since 12/21/2019, currently expires 12/20/2024
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration, MB2014354 - Since 09/29/2009, currently expires 10/31/2024
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration, Opioid Disorders, XB2014354 - Since 2018, currently expires 10/31/2024
• National Provider Identifier (NPI), 1952537706 - Since 08/11/2009
• Licensed Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse, LP00053876 - From 9/2003 to 01/2006
• Licensed Washington State Registered Nursing Assistant, NA00079863 - from 10/1995 to 01/1996
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Since 2006, currently expires 09/2023
• Certified Department of Transportation Medical Examiner, National Registry # 1740995945 - Since July, 2014, currently expires July 2024
• Hepatitis C Treatment Training - March, 2019
• Diabetic Insulin Pump Training - April, 2019
• PreP (Truvada)Training - March, 2017

• St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute, Spokane, WA - from 6/2009 to 11/2010
• Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA - from 6/2009 to 11/2010
• Deaconess Medical Center, Spokane, WA - from 6/2009 to 11/2010
• Holy Family Hospital, Spokane, WA - from 6/2009 to 11/2010

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Beta Epsilon Iota Chapter, Member
• National Student Nurses Association, Member
• Graduate Student Society, Treasurer
• Washington Nurses Association, Member
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member
• Nurse Practitioner Group of Spokane, Member
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Delta Chi-at-Large Chapter, Member
• Northwest Regional Primary Care Association, Member

• Nexplanon Insertion and Removals, 2015
• Intrauterine Device Insertion and Removal, 2013
• Trigger Point Injections, 2009
• Toenail Removal, Simple and Complicated, 2008
• Intrathecal Pump Management, 2009
• Aspiration/incision of abscesses or cysts, 2008
• Biopsy of skin lesions and moles, 2009
• Biopsy of Endometrium, 2013
• Burn treatment, 2009
• Cryotherapy, 2009
• Destruction of skin lesions, 2009
• EKG testing and interpretation, 2009
• Excision of moles for cosmetic or medical reasons, 2009
• Hemorrhoid excision, 2014
• Injection of medication, 2008
• Injection of joints, 2009
• Lipoma Excision, 2009
• Local Nerve Blocks, 2009
• Removal of Cervical Polyps, 2009
• Removal of ear wax, 2008
• Removal of foreign bodies from ear, nose or skin, 2008
• Skin biopsies, 2009
• Shaving of corns or calluses, 2009
• Treatment of Bartholin's Cyst, 2009
• Wound repair (stitches), 2009

• Development of an Advanced Diabetic Management Program in Primary Care, SeaMar Community Health Center, 2/2019
• Bedside Medication Verification Core Team Member, Holy Family Hospital, 2008
• Trained nurses on how to use the electronic BMV and provided on-going support for RN's
• Nurse Education Ambassador, Holy Family Hospital, 2008
• Volunteer, Community House Homeless Shelter, Longview, WA, 2011-2014
• Member, Buy-Nothing Lacey, supporting local needy families, 2016 to present
• Support and Give to needy families during the holidays with Holiday meals and/or clothing/gifts
• Volunteer, Collect hats, gloves, socks, and blankets for the homeless, 2016 to present
• Primary Care Prescriber Council, Medtronic, Consultant, Sept 2019
• Ambulatory Work group member for Project Epic Rise, Dec 2021 to Oct 2023
• Volunteer with Boy Scouts of America in the roles of Outdoor Committee Chair, Assistant Scoutmaster, Camp Medic, and Merit Badge Counselor, 2017 to present.