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Katie Orth
Registered Nurse
Port Angeles,Washington
Licensure
- Washington State Multistate license
- Oregon State license
Summary
Committed nursing professional with extensive experience in patient care coordination, motivational interviewing and relationship building. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and fostering an inclusive and compassionate environment. Dedicated to continuous growth and implementing best practices for high-quality care.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
20
20
years of professional experience
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient care coordination and treatment planning
- Chronic disease management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient education
- Time management
- Motivational interviewing
- Team coordination
- Relationship building
- Compassion and empathy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors’ University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Alaska Anchorage
Fairbanks, AK12-2005
Work History
Medical Office Nurse Coordinator, Urology
Olympic Medical Center
Port Angeles, Washington
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for urology patients.
- Coordinated patient visits for catheter changes, bladder instillations, and medication administration to ensure timely and effective care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and achieve better health outcomes.
- Applied strong communication and motivational interviewing skills to engage patients and families in their care plans.
- Handled emergency or crisis situations effectively to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained professional nursing standards in all aspects of practice.
Remote Care Management Nurse
Cambia Health Solutions
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Oversaw collaborative processes with care teams to assess, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate healthcare plans.
- Delivered clinical care management to address healthcare needs and promote quality outcomes.
- Assessed ongoing care effectiveness to ensure alignment with best practices and support improved health outcomes.
- Applied critical thinking and clinical judgment to ensure adherence to medical policies and evidence-based standards.
- Facilitated collaboration across disciplines to enhance comprehensive care delivery.
- Implemented motivational interviewing techniques to boost member engagement in health management.
- Monitored compliance with medical necessity guidelines to optimize resource utilization and patient care.
- Employed strong communication skills to build relationships with members and stakeholders.
Nursing Services Manager
North Olympic Healthcare Network
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Led nursing services team, overseeing nursing supervisor, clinical leads, LPN care coordinators, and MA care coordinators to ensure quality patient care.
- Managed daily operations of healthcare services for diverse patient populations.
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and policies.
- Coordinated training programs to enhance staff skills and service quality.
- Facilitated program development to align with NOHN’s strategic plan, enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes.
Oncology Nurse Manager
Olympic Medical Cancer Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Directed leadership for all nurses and medical assistants within cancer center, overseeing clinic operations for medical oncology department.
- Managed scheduling and payroll, overseeing budget creation and resource allocation for department.
- Oversaw personnel management, ensuring compliance with government regulations and agency standards.
- Actively participated in cancer committee, leading core functions of American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
- Coordinated clinical trial activities, survivorship care planning, community education, and palliative care initiatives.
- Developed prevention and screening activities, enhancing patient outcomes and increasing community health awareness.
- Implemented strategies to align departmental operations with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Ensured optimal patient service through effective communication, enhancing morale and productivity.
Medical Oncology Nurse Coordinator
Olympic Medical Cancer Center
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated the nursing care of medical oncology patients within the facility.
- Coordinated patient care and provided education to patients and families on treatment plans.
- Collaborated with Medical Oncologists in outpatient practice to optimize patient care.
- Managed emergencies in fast-paced medical settings, ensuring patient safety and timely intervention.
- Maintained standards for professional nursing.
Nurse Analyst, Clinical Informatics
Olympic Medical Center
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Coordinated planning, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of clinical information systems, ensuring alignment with clinical needs.
- Collaborated with clinical informatics manager and end-users to enhance functionality of clinical information systems, improving user experience.
- Trained registered nurses and providers on Epic system usage, facilitating smoother workflow transitions.
- Applied clinical practice knowledge to support relevant computer applications in healthcare settings.
Nurse Supervisor, Infusion Services
Olympic Medical Cancer Center
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Supervised nursing staff and ensured adherence to patient care protocols.
- Managed personnel activities for infusion services, improving process efficiency and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Coordinated patient care with providers to deliver high-quality service and enhance patient experience.
- Coordinated patient schedules and managed treatment plans for oncology patients.
- Conducted staff training sessions on cancer care best practices and safety procedures.
Nurse, Infusion Services
Olympic Medical Cancer Center
12.2008 - 05.2012
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for chemotherapy and infusion services patients to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and procedures to improve understanding and adherence.
- Maintained professional nursing practice standards within outpatient clinical environment.
- Managed emergency situations to maintain patient safety and ensure continuity of care.
- Obtained oncology nurse certification upon eligibility to validate expertise.
Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Registered Nurse
Olympic Medical Center
07.2008 - 10.2009
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients within facility.
- Ensured continuity of care through direct patient care and oversight of support staff.
- Managed emergency situations to maintain patient safety and ensure seamless care continuity.
- Educated patients and families on care plans to improve understanding and adherence.
- Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development principles across lifespan; assessed patient status data.
- Maintained professional nursing practice standards in inpatient settings.
- Managed diverse patient interactions under various circumstances with adaptability.
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
J. Michael Carroll Cancer Center
03.2007 - 06.2008
- Assessed and implemented individualized nursing care for chemotherapy and infusion service patients, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient and family education initiatives to improve understanding of treatment protocols and foster compliance.
- Maintained professional nursing practice standards within outpatient clinical settings.
- Managed emergency situations to maintain patient safety and deliver timely interventions during care delivery.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
02.2006 - 11.2007
- Promoted continuity of care for patients on the unit, providing direct patient care as well as oversight of care provided by support staff.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients within the facility.
- Maintained standards for professional nursing practice in the inpatient setting.
- Managed emergency care and emergency or crisis situations as needed.
- Engaged with patients in diverse situations, addressing their needs effectively.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status.
- Participated in patient and family teaching.
- Fairbanks, Alaska
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), 2010-2022
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate, 2008-2014
- OCN Certification Test Question Writer, Spring 2015
Timeline
Medical Office Nurse Coordinator, Urology
Olympic Medical Center
09.2025 - 06.2026
Remote Care Management Nurse
Cambia Health Solutions
05.2024 - 09.2025
Nursing Services Manager
North Olympic Healthcare Network
02.2021 - 05.2024
Oncology Nurse Manager
Olympic Medical Cancer Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Medical Oncology Nurse Coordinator
Olympic Medical Cancer Center
07.2015 - 01.2018
Nurse Analyst, Clinical Informatics
Olympic Medical Center
06.2014 - 07.2015
Nurse Supervisor, Infusion Services
Olympic Medical Cancer Center
05.2012 - 06.2014
Nurse, Infusion Services
Olympic Medical Cancer Center
12.2008 - 05.2012
Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Registered Nurse
Olympic Medical Center
07.2008 - 10.2009
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
J. Michael Carroll Cancer Center
03.2007 - 06.2008
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
02.2006 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors’ University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Alaska Anchorage
Additional Information - Prior Experience
13 years in the Alaska tourism industry, 7 years in supervisory/management positions.