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Katie Ertle

Yorba Linda

Summary

Dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience at UCI Health, excelling in budget management and quality improvement. Proven track record in policy development and patient care coordination, driving compliance and operational excellence. Skilled in root cause analysis, fostering a culture of continuous improvement while enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ambulatory Patient Care Manager

UCI Health
Yorba Linda
09.2023 - Current
  • Supervised Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, Admitting Workers, and additional unit staff including Nurse Navigators.
  • Developed and maintained clinic and infusion center budget.
  • Participated in root cause analysis and quality improvement projects to enhance unit performance.
  • Led development of treatment acuity-driven assignments across all infusion center sites within Chao Cancer Center.
  • Collaborated with Assistant Directors in licensing and opening new Irvine Cancer Center in June 2024.
  • Created and implemented policies and procedures with leadership support.
  • Coordinated Commission on Cancer Program activities to ensure compliance and quality standards.
  • Managed integration of health care delivery systems and technological advancements while prioritizing quality of care.

Interim Ambulatory Patient Care Manager

UCI Health
Orange
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Supervised Registered Nurses and Medical Assistants to enhance team efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained clinic and infusion center budget for effective resource management.
  • Created digital schedule to optimize staffing ratios and improve patient access.
  • Participated in root cause analysis and quality improvement projects to maximize unit performance.

Interim Manager, Interventional Radiology

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Established and maintained staff schedules to ensure safe patient environments.
  • Supervised 30 Registered Nurses and additional unit personnel, including Nurse Navigators and Unit Schedulers.
  • Conducted annual performance reviews for nursing staff to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Participated in root cause analysis and quality improvement projects to optimize unit performance.
  • Managed patient complaints while fostering a solution-driven approach among staff.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Prepared for and escorted JCAHO and CDPH during facility visits to ensure compliance.

Charge Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Delivered direct patient care throughout procedural continuum: pre-op, intra-procedural, and post-op.
  • Administered medications during complex interventional radiology procedures; monitored anesthesia recovery effectively.
  • Ensured unit compliance with standards as a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center.
  • Managed daily throughput and optimized unit operations to enhance patient care.
  • Developed and maintained staff schedules to support a safe patient environment.
  • Supervised 30 Registered Nurses and additional unit personnel, including Nurse Navigators and schedulers.
  • Conducted annual performance evaluations for nursing staff to promote professional growth.
  • Participated in root cause analysis and quality improvement initiatives to boost unit performance.

Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach
06.2017 - 05.2021
  • Executed tasks as circulating nurse, including patient positioning and hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Established and maintained sterile field to ensure safety during procedures.
  • Delivered comprehensive care in perioperative environment across pre-procedural, procedural, and recovery phases.
  • Administered conscious sedation and supported anesthesia induction and intubation processes.
  • Utilized EPIC charting for accurate and timely documentation of patient records.
  • Navigated all radiology modalities, including fluoroscopy, CT, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound.
  • Served as unit Super User, facilitating transition to EPIC charting system.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Assessed and stabilized patients requiring emergency medical management.
  • Cared for stroke and STEMI patients, ensuring timely interventions.
  • Managed sepsis cases and activated sepsis pathways effectively.
  • Utilized ultrasound guidance for IV insertion to enhance accuracy.
  • Served as a Magnet Champion, advocating for nursing excellence.
  • Acted as patient satisfaction representative to improve care quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
01.2015

Nursing Prerequisite Courses -

California Baptist University
Riverbank, CA
12.2011

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Policy development
  • Quality improvement
  • Root cause analysis
  • Patient care coordination
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, California, 95057370, 02/28/27
  • ONS- Chemotherapy Administration Certification, 03/30/26
  • Basic Life Support, 10/01/26

Degree

BSN, RN

Timeline

Interim Ambulatory Patient Care Manager

UCI Health
08.2024 - 04.2025

Ambulatory Patient Care Manager

UCI Health
09.2023 - Current

Interim Manager, Interventional Radiology

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
06.2022 - 09.2023

Charge Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
05.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
06.2017 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
06.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

Nursing Prerequisite Courses -

California Baptist University

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