Pediatric Cardiology of Alaska, a Seattle Children's Clinic

Pediatric Cardiology of Alaska, a Seattle Children's Clinic Our providers live and work in Alaska providing care in Anchorage and eleven remote locations through

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We are super-excited to have our very own Nursing Care Coordinator, Kaitlin Watt, featured in Seattle Children's InHouse publication. Thanks for all you do!

**Kaitlin Watt (she/her), RN care coordinator, Pediatric Cardiology of Alaska
“Kaitlin plays such an instrumental role for us at Pediatric Cardiology of Alaska. Her support for Alaska patients needing healthcare is unwavering, and her empathetic nature puts families at ease. Her work and presence are a vital part of our practice, and we are lucky to have her.” — Michelle McWilliams, clinic administrative supervisor

How long have you been at Children’s?
I joined Children’s in July 2008, right after graduating from nursing school. I began working in the Surgical Acute Care Unit, and then worked in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) for 13 years. I transitioned into my current role in 2021.

Was it difficult to step away from the CICU after working there for so many years?
Yes, it was a hard decision to leave the wonderful CICU team, patients and families. But when I heard about this new position being created, it sounded like an exciting opportunity to stay within the Heart Center and still use my background in cardiology nursing. It also offered the opportunity to work from my home on Whidbey Island and spend more time with my family.

Tell me about your role.
I help support Alaska patient families who come to the hospital for cardiac surgery and procedures. Before they travel to Seattle, I meet with them virtually to go over what they can expect when they arrive and to answer any questions they have about being in the hospital. I keep a line of communication open with families while they are inpatient and after they are discharged and return to Alaska.

I also help with the logistics in getting families to and from Seattle by partnering with Guest Services and Social Work to make sure families have the transportation, food and lodging resources they need while they are in Seattle. I also help bridge any communication gaps between our Alaska and hospital care teams and regularly update the Alaska team on their patients’ progress in Seattle.

What guides you most in your work?
I deeply appreciate the opportunity to serve our Alaska Native families and to learn more about their culture, traditions and communities so that we can provide them with equitable, compassionate care.

It can be incredibly stressful and challenging for patients and families from Alaska to travel to Seattle for care. My goal is to make their experience just a little bit easier by helping them feel prepared and supported.

— Jenni Carson (she/her)
Published Feb. 28, 2023

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3841 Piper Street T345
Anchorage, AK
99508

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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