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Katherine Giddens

Inpatient Wound Care and Hbo Registered Nurse

Nurse New Orleans, LA West Jefferson Medical Center
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Overview
Level
Staff
Tenure
12 years at West Jefferson Medical Center
Gender
Female
Connections
136
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 649,767 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Katherine Giddens is one of them.
  • 5,885 Nurses are based in LA (out of 17,046 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 91 contacts at West Jefferson Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in LA: $98,000 – $147,000 (median $114,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in LA: Ochsner Health System (242), Ochsner Health (169), Willis-Knighton Health System (127).
  • 5% of Nurses in LA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 64% of Nurses in LA have verified education credentials on file.

    • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
University Of South Alabama
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
Reid State Technical College
Skills
Surgery Medicaid Telemetry Nursing Education Medicare Rehabilitation Ambulatory Cpr Certified Medical/Surgical Hipaa Clinical Research Physicians Home Care Hyperbaric Medicine Nursing Care Utilization Management Icu Healthcare Nursing Management Healthcare Information Medical Devices Physician Relations Revenue Cycle Acute Care Patient Advocacy Medical Surgical Critical Care Patient Education Meditech Medicine Emr Wound Care Medication Managed Care Orthopedic Nursing Inpatient Ambulatory Care Quality Improvement Healthcare Industry Palliative Care Healthcare Management Patient Safety Bls Health Education Orthopedics Jcaho Acls Healthcare Consulting Hospitals
About West Jefferson Medical Center
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
wjmc.org
Office Location
1100 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA
Professional Overview

Katherine Giddens is a Inpatient Wound Care and Hbo Registered Nurse, currently affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center, based in New Orleans, LA. As a nurse, Giddens contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in New Orleans, LA. They have been with West Jefferson Medical Center for 12 years. Giddens holds academic credentials, including Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, from University Of South Alabama and Reid State Technical College. Core competencies include Surgery, Medicaid, Telemetry, Nursing Education, Medicare. West Jefferson Medical Center operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The New Orleans, LA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Katherine Giddens located?
Katherine Giddens is based in New Orleans, LA. They are currently affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center.
What is Katherine Giddens's specialty?
Katherine Giddens specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Inpatient Wound Care and Hbo Registered Nurse.
Where does Katherine Giddens currently work?
Katherine Giddens currently works at West Jefferson Medical Center. They have been there for 12 years.
What is Katherine Giddens's educational background?
Katherine Giddens attended University Of South Alabama and Reid State Technical College.
How do I contact Katherine Giddens for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse?
Recruiting nurses typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurses across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse in LA?
Nurses in LA typically earn $98,000 to $147,000 annually, with a median of $114,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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