Katie Ludlow RN BSN OCN
Burton,OH
Summary
Professional oncology certified nurse with significant experience in clinical leadership seeking to positively impact safe patient care and team performance. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in staff development, patient management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center – Geauga Medical Center
Chardon, OH
04.2019 - Current
- Oncology certified with six years’ experience in high acuity outpatient ambulatory cancer center. Promotes culture of safety through a speak up culture and consistent enforcement of policies, procedures and best practices.
- Leads and evaluates staff development through change, using evidence-based practices to ensure safe, financially efficient and high-quality care.
- Collaborates between disciplines to create a positive workplace culture.
- Trained in Infusion, Charge Nurse, Clinic Nurse, and Telephone Triage roles
- Key Responsibilities: Daily operations, monthly staff meetings and daily staff huddles, Kronos timekeeping, Midas pass reporting and follow up, Paxman Scalp Cooling Champion, Converge audits
Nurse Navigator
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center – Geauga Medical Center
Chardon, OH
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Guided families through the cancer care continuum, from pre-diagnosis to survivorship or end of life care.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families, assessed and removed barriers to care and ensured timely and appropriate access to treatment and resources.
- Additional Responsibilities: National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancers (NAPBC) coordinator, Preceptor for Clinic Nurse and Telephone Triage Nurse, Coordinated and participated in Community Outreach events
Clinical Nurse
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center – 2 South
Chardon, OH
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Skilled in-patient assessment, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in fast paced medical-surgical floor that specializes in neurologic disorders, medical stabilization and dialysis
- Additional Responsibilities: Unit Charge Nurse, Nurse Preceptor, Coordinated staff schedule
Clinical Nurse
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center – SCC 4
Cleveland, OH
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Skilled in-patient assessment, critical thinking, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Proven ability to manage acute and chronic oncologic conditions while maintaining patient dignity, and advocating for optimal patient outcomes using evidence-based care
- Additional Responsibilities: Unit Charge Nurse, Nurse Preceptor, Coordinated staff schedule
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Science in Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2012
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Staff development
- Oncology care coordination
- Performance monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Health information systems
Certification
- Seidman Clinic Nurse professional governance
- Co-developed a screening tool for a quality improvement project to ensure high risk oncology patients had follow up after beginning treatment, which facilitated a decrease in emergency room visits and hospital admissions. This project was chosen for a podium presentation at ONS Congress.
- Oral Chemo Taskforce
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center – Geauga Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
Nurse Navigator
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center – Geauga Medical Center
09.2016 - 04.2019
Clinical Nurse
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center – 2 South
08.2014 - 09.2016
Clinical Nurse
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center – SCC 4
03.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Science in Nursing
Kent State University