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KATHERINE WURDINGER

Dayton

Summary

Dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in oncology, telemetry, cardiothoracic and neuro step-down, surgical services, home health, and ambulatory care. Proven ability to excel in high-acuity inpatient settings, with expertise in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, EKG interpretation, and clinical leadership. Recognized for effectively assuming charge and leadership roles while mentoring new nurses through precepting. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and improving healthcare outcomes through a compassionate, evidence-based approach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Fortis College
07.2025 - Current
  • Led cohorts of 6-8 students in Medical Surgical Nursing 1 and Medical Surgical Nursing 2 clinical rotations.
  • Provided direct supervision and instruction to students in clinical skills, patient assessment, and medication administration.
  • Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback to promote learning and development.

Clinical Nurse II

Stanford Healthcare- G1
12.2023 - Current
  • Care for patients on an adaptable acuity unit who may require intermediate ICU care.
  • Proficient in reading/interpreting telemetry monitor/EKG strips, wound vac management, IV starts/chest port access, TPN administration, drains, and feeding tubes.
  • Administer oral and IV chemotherapy medications.

Administrative Officer

Atrium Medical Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated bed flow for a 200+ bed Level III trauma hospital.
  • Managed staffing for current and oncoming shifts of RN's, LPN's, CNA's, and HUC's.
  • Coordinated with other coordinators and physicians for placement of patients outside of our level of care.
  • Acted as administrator outside of normal business hours.
  • Oversaw the delivery of patient care through patient rounds.

Registered Nurse

Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Care for 5-6 patients on various medical-surgical and telemetry units as a member of the float pool team.
  • Collaborated with hospitalists and other members of the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
  • Performed patient education related to health conditions and hospitalization.
  • Proficient in care of patients who are post-stroke and post-surgical procedures, as well as patients with various chronic health conditions.

Case Manager

Bay Health Inc.
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Performed assessments and evaluations of patients upon discharge from hospital, SNF, or referral from MD, in the patient's residence.
  • Maintained contact with patients' physicians regarding patient status; recommended interventions as needed.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and ensured timely completion.
  • Proficient in venipuncture, wound care, and care coordination.

Travel RN

AMN Healthcare/Doctors Hospital of Manteca
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Care for 4-5 patients on a medical-surgical and cardiac telemetry unit.
  • Performed complicated wound care/dressing changes per MD order.
  • Collaborated with hospitalists and other members of the healthcare team to improve patients outcomes.
  • Proficient in care of patients who are post-stroke and post-surgical procedures, as well as patients with various chronic health conditions.

Clinical Nurse II

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Medicine Children's Health
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Provided family-centered care for children from age 0-20+ on a hematology oncology unit with various oncology diagnoses, as well as overflow patients with medical-surgical diagnoses.
  • Administered Chemotherapy/Biotherapy per physician order and industry guidelines.
  • Proficient in chest port access and care; proficient in care of central lines.

Clinical Nurse II

Stanford Healthcare-C2
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Care for patients on an adaptable acuity unit who may require intermediate ICU care.
  • Proficient in reading/interpreting telemetry monitor/EKG strips, management of wound vac and wound vac dressing changes, IV starts/chest port access, TPN administration, drains, and feeding tubes.
  • Administer oral and IV chemotherapy medications.

Clinical Nurse II

Stanford Healthcare- Endocrinology Clinic
08.2019 - 04.2022
  • Performed scheduled injections for endocrine-related medications, such as Testosterone, Prolia, Evenity, etc.; assessed and interpreted lab values prior to injections.
  • Triaged patient calls and messages; escalated to MD as needed; provided advice related to patient illness or symptoms within scope of practice, such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, etc.
  • Coordinated care with other providers, such as MD's, NP's, and MA's.
  • Provided teachings to patients regarding new medications and administration of medications, such as insulin and other diabetes injectables, as well as Forteo, Tymlos, Prolia, Testosterone, etc.
  • Participated in and completed CELT (Clinical Effectiveness Leadership Training) Fall 2019 - Spring 2020.
  • Lead RN.
  • Preceptor for new employees and travel nurses.

Home Healthcare RN/Travel RN

ACE Home Healthcare and Hospice
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Performed assessments and evaluations of patients upon discharge from hospital, SNF, or referral from MD, in the patients residence.
  • Maintained contact with patients physicians in relation to patients status; recommended interventions as needed.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and ensured timely completion.
  • Proficient in venipuncture, wound care, and care coordination.
  • Preceptor for new hire LVN's and RN's.

Travel RN

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Care for 4-5 patients on various medical-surgical and cardiac telemetry units.
  • Floated between all campuses.
  • Proficient in care of patients who are post-stroke and post-surgical procedures, as well as patients with various chronic health conditions.

Clinical Nurse 2

UCSF Medical Center
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • Care for 4-5 patients pre- and post-operatively for a variety of orthopedic and spinal procedures.
  • Proficient in IV starts, venipuncture, management of various drainage systems, such as wound vacs, Jackson-Pratts, Hemovacs, bile bags, etc.
  • Trained as Charge RN.

Travel RN

UCSF Medical Center
01.2016 - 03.2016
  • Care for 3-4 patients pre- and post-operatively for a variety of surgical procedures, such as laryngectomies, mastectomies, hysterectomies, liver resections, splenectomy, Roux-en-y procedures, colon and small bowel resections, etc.
  • Proficient in IV starts, venipuncture, tracheostomy care, management of feeding tubes, TPN administrations, etc.
  • Floated between various medical-surgical and oncology units.
  • Precepted nursing students as needed.

Travel RN

Stanford Healthcare
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Care for 3-4 patients post-stroke, as well as Phase 1 and Phase 2 epilepsy patients. Also care for overflow telemetry patients who are admitted for chronic cardiac or respiratory illnesses, as well as pre- and post-cardio Cath and cardiac observation patients.
  • Proficient in IV starts, venipuncture, care of patient post TPA administration, tracheostomy care, and management of various feeding tubes.
  • Floated between various step-down units, such as trauma/surgical stepdown, cardiac stepdown, etc.

Travel RN

UCSF Medical Center
10.2014 - 06.2015
  • Care for 3-4 patients pre- and post-operative for open heart surgery, AAA repair, valve replacements, as well as provided care for patients admitted for management of chronic cardiac or respiratory illnesses and cardiac observation.
  • Proficient in IV starts, venipuncture, management of chest tubes, and knowledgeable of various cardio drips, such as amiodarone, bumex, heparin, midodrine, insulin, etc.
  • Floated amongst various units, such as ONC/BMT, medicine step-down, transitional care, research, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Miami University
Oxford, OH
01.2015

Associate Degree - Nursing

Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati, OH
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Miami University
Oxford, OH
01.2008

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Clinical expertise
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Motivational techniques

Affiliations

  • Member of American Holistic Nurses Association



Certification

  • Registered Nurse, California, Active
  • Registered Nurse, Ohio, Active
  • Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)
  • ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card
  • APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Leadership

Clinical Effectiveness Leadership Training (CELT) Project –  (FY 2020)

  • Endocrinology Clinic- Reducing Unproductive Visits for the Thyroid Cancer Patient


Sunshine Committee- May 2025-Present

  • Collaborated with committee members to design and implement a variety of staff events, including holiday celebrations, team-building activities, and recognition ceremonies, to foster a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives by organizing events and activities that recognized and celebrated the diverse backgrounds and cultures represented within the unit.
  • Spearheaded the creation and management of a unit snack store to generate funds for staff events, managing inventory, pricing, and sales while ensuring profitability.


Fall Champion- September 2024-present

  • Served as a Falls Champion, leading efforts to reduce patient falls through proactive auditing, education, and implementation of evidence-based prevention strategies.

Timeline

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Fortis College
07.2025 - Current

Clinical Nurse II

Stanford Healthcare- G1
12.2023 - Current

Administrative Officer

Atrium Medical Center
09.2023 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse

Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023

Case Manager

Bay Health Inc.
03.2023 - 06.2023

Travel RN

AMN Healthcare/Doctors Hospital of Manteca
03.2023 - 05.2023

Clinical Nurse II

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Medicine Children's Health
01.2023 - 03.2023

Clinical Nurse II

Stanford Healthcare-C2
04.2022 - 01.2023

Clinical Nurse II

Stanford Healthcare- Endocrinology Clinic
08.2019 - 04.2022

Home Healthcare RN/Travel RN

ACE Home Healthcare and Hospice
08.2018 - 07.2019

Travel RN

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2018

Clinical Nurse 2

UCSF Medical Center
04.2016 - 01.2018

Travel RN

UCSF Medical Center
01.2016 - 03.2016

Travel RN

Stanford Healthcare
06.2015 - 12.2015

Travel RN

UCSF Medical Center
10.2014 - 06.2015

Associate Degree - Nursing

Cincinnati State Technical & Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Miami University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Miami University

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