Katie Ketterling-Thornburg
Warner Pacific University
Milwaukie,OR
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Maternal-child nursing professional with extensive experience spanning NICU, mother-baby, labor and delivery, advanced practice nursing, lactation support, and nursing education. Experienced Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner, Lactation Consultant, and Nurse Educator with a strong background caring for newborns, NICU patients, high-risk maternal-newborn populations, and postpartum families. Current provider at a Mother-Baby Clinic and faculty member teaching maternal-newborn nursing concepts to prelicensure nursing students. Recognized for family-centered care, clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice.
Work History
Per Diem Family Nurse Practitioner & Lactation Consultant
9 Months- Deliver outpatient care for mothers and newborns during postpartum and neonatal transition, ensuring comprehensive support for maternal and neonatal health and breastfeeding success.
- Perform newborn assessments, feeding evaluations, growth monitoring, and preventive care to promote health and development.
- Collaborate with pediatric, obstetric, nursing, and lactation teams to enhance maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
Associate Dean of Nursing and Adjunct Nursing Professor
2 Years- Teach maternal-newborn nursing content in classroom, simulation, and skills laboratory, enhancing student comprehension and clinical readiness.
- Develop engaging learning activities, simulations, and assessments, fostering critical thinking and practical application in nursing education.
- Mentor nursing students in neonatal, maternal-child, and family-centered nursing care, promoting professional growth and confidence in clinical practice.
- Lead academic program development to enhance curriculum quality and student engagement.
- Implement strategic initiatives to improve student retention and graduation rates across programs.
- Collaborate with university leadership to establish long-term academic priorities and goals.
- Develop assessment frameworks for evaluating program effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
- Analyze institutional data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement efforts in academic affairs.
Family Nurse Practitioner
1 Year 2 Months- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to streamline clinical workflows and improve service delivery efficiency.
- Advocated for patients by coordinating access to community resources and support services.
- Evaluated diagnostic test results to make informed clinical decisions and optimize treatment strategies.
Nurse Practitioner
8 Months- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored treatment plans for respiratory conditions.
- Managed chronic disease management programs, improving patient adherence to treatment protocols.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Family Nurse Practitioner
4 Years 11 Months- Organized, researched, planned, and implemented high quality care for patients of all ages. Patient coordinated care experiences included: medication and contraception counseling and management, mental health and illness, hypertension, COPD, asthma, ILD, chronic cough, musculoskeletal and dermatological conditions, in addition to well child exams and vaccinations, and more.
- Procedural skill set includes punch and shave biopsy, suturing, IUD insertion and removal, Nexplanon insertion and removal, abscess incision and drainage, and fluorescein examination.
- Organized and implemented an evidence based quality improvement process for streamlining up to date women’s preventive care within the clinic through PDSA cycles in a FQHC setting.
Nurse Practitioner
1 Year 3 Months- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
RN
4 Years 2 Months- Dedicated maternal-newborn bedside nurse caring for NICU patients, healthy newborns, antepartum patients, postpartum mothers, and high-risk obstetric populations including pre-eclampsia, PIH, HELLP syndrome, gestational diabetes, and more.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance maternal-fetal outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Trained new hires on protocols, equipment usage, and emergency response procedures to ensure readiness.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
RN
1 Year 6 Months- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for expectant mothers.
- Conducted assessments and maintained accurate documentation in electronic health record system for continuity of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
RN
1 Year- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
RN
1 Year 1 Month- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment plans and recovery processes.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored fetal heart rates, maternal vital signs, and identified potential complications in real-time.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Nursing Leadership and Management
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Practice
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Science
Skills
Lactation counseling
Maternal nursing
Neonatal care
NICU care
High-risk obstetrics
Newborn evaluation
Preventive care
Quality assurance
Clinical simulation
Team collaboration
Patient counseling
Family care
Certification
- Oregon RN & APRN License
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Per Diem Family Nurse Practitioner & Lactation Consultant
Providence Mother Baby Clinic
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Associate Dean of Nursing and Adjunct Nursing Professor
Warner Pacific University
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Family Nurse Practitioner
Providence Medical Group – Gresham
08.2024 - 10.2025Read More
Nurse Practitioner
Billings Clinic Pulmonology
12.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Nurse Practitioner
Impact Physician Group
07.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Family Nurse Practitioner
One Health
09.2019 - 08.2024Read More
RN
Billings Clinic – Family Birth Center
07.2015 - 09.2019Read More
RN
Adventist Medical Center – Family Birth Center
07.2013 - 01.2015Read More
RN
Oregon Health & Science University – Mother/Newborn Unit
11.2012 - 11.2013Read More
RN
Saint Vincent Healthcare – Mother/Newborn Unit
09.2011 - 10.2012Read More
Frontier Nursing University
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Nursing Leadership and Management
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Frontier Nursing University
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from Nursing Practice
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Montana State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing Science
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