Internal Medicine

Katherine Claire Ottinger, APRN, MSN, ACNPC-AG, CCRN

Hospital Based Critical Care

St. Petersburg

About Katherine Claire Ottinger, APRN, MSN, ACNPC-AG, CCRN

Katherine Ottinger, APRN is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama and has extensive experience caring for critically ill patients in high-acuity intensive care settings.

Katherine’s clinical focus includes ventilator management, hemodynamic support, and the management of complex ICU patients. She is experienced in advanced bedside procedures such as rapid sequence intubation, central and arterial line placement, and dialysis catheter insertion, with a strong emphasis on sepsis and shock management.

She is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care, with a focus on clear communication, patient advocacy, and supporting patients and their families through critical medical situations.

Outside of work, Katherine enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys staying active with her golden retriever, Woody, and has a lifelong interest in equestrian activities.

Board Certifications
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG)
Nursing Education
  • University of Tennessee at Martin
    Martin, Tennessee
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • University of South Alabama
    Mobile, Alabama
    Master of Science in Nursing
Hospital Memberships
  • Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Certifications
  • Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Professional Associations
  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Scope of Services
  • Advanced airway management
  • Rapid sequence intubation
  • Central and arterial line placement
  • Dialysis catheter insertion
  • Sepsis and shock management
  • Leading goals-of-care discussions for critically ill patients.
Physician Team
William J. Scharpf, DO

St. Petersburg 701 6th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

St. Petersburg

701 6th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701


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