Kate Roberts DNP, FNP-C

My philosophy is to care for every patient as if they were part of my family. I want to ensure that if I am allowed the privilege to be a partner in someone’s healthcare, that they have the same commitment, attention, and respect I would give to those closest to me. As a clinician, ensuring I have met my patient's needs according to their wishes and abilities is of the utmost importance to me.

I also do my best to teach and support health prevention and maintenance and make health education a top priority for my patients and their families. Depending on the concern, I feel it is essential for people to understand what is happening in their body, the disease process, the options for treatment, and the plan of care. I truly believe and know from personal experience that the more a patient understands, the less daunting the healthcare process can be.

I began my career working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital. Eventually, I decided to shift focus to family medicine and worked for Northwest Primary Care as an RN for 13 years. I found my ultimate passion in family medicine at NWPC! Having the privilege to care for an entire family is such a gift, and is why I made the decision to attend the University of Portland’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program and become a family nurse practitioner. I have continued to focus much of my time and studies on pediatric and women’s healthcare, but I also hold a special place in my experience and practice for the rest of life’s spectrum.