Our Team

Katie Oliver

RN BSN CCRN

Title and Certifications

Position:                   
Staff Registered Nurse

Certifications:                   

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • CCRN

Education: 

Undergraduate Education

  • University of Delaware- Bachelor of science in Nursing

Medical Education

  • University of Massachusetts- Advanced Pathophysiology

Specialties

With over 27 years of experience as a registered nurse certified in critical care, I have built a career rooted in clinical excellence and adaptability. My journey began in varying intensive care units including neurosurgical, surgical, open heart, and trauma units. I traveled across the country delivering high-acuity care in faced paced, high stress environments. These experiences sharpened my expertise in managing critically ill patients and responding effectively to complex medical emergencies. In recent years, I transitioned into the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), where I now specialize in recovering patients from surgery- providing vigilant monitoring, pain management, and compassionate care during one of the most vulnerable stages of the surgical experience.
  • Digestive Health and Gut Restoration
  • Hormonal Imbalances for women and men
  • Pediatrics with specialty in neurodevelopmental and neuroinflammatory disorders such as PANS/PANDAS, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and mental health conditions
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Weight Management and Metabolic Health

Dr. Franklin believes in staying at the forefront of integrative and functional medicine to provide the best care for their patients. She has completed extensive training in:

Advanced Functional Medicine Practices:
– Medical Academy of Pediatric & Special Needs (MAPS) annual conference
(Sept 2024)
– The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Pediatric Immune Health Summit (Oct 2023)
– The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Pediatric Brain Health Summit (Sept 2022)
– The Forum for Integrative Medicine Annual Conference (Mar 2022)
-The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) BioIdentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Symposium (Feb 2022)
– Walsh Research Institute: Mastering Brain Chemistry (Mar 2021)

Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
– Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Course (30 hours, American College of Lifestyle Medicine) with board exam and case presentation (Apr-Dec 2022)
– Plant-based Prevention of Disease annual conference (Oct 2022)

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“Functional medicine empowers me because it shifts the focus from managing disease to uncovering its root causes-giving both the provider and the patient the tools to create lasting, meaningful change from the inside out. “

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Personal Approach and Philosophy

My experiences have not only refined my clinical skills but also highlighted the gaps in our current healthcare system- particularly the need for prevention, root cause resolution, and whole person healing. This insight has fueled my passion for functional and lifestyle medicine. My nursing background equips me with a strong clinical foundation, a patient-centered mindset, and the ability to connect deeply with individuals that are navigating complex health challenges.

Personal Approach and Philosophy

My experiences have not only refined my clinical skills but also highlighted the gaps in our current healthcare system- particularly the need for prevention, root cause resolution, and whole person healing. This insight has fueled my passion for functional and lifestyle medicine. My nursing background equips me with a strong clinical foundation, a patient-centered mindset, and the ability to connect deeply with individuals that are navigating complex health challenges.

Personal Interests

Outside of work, i am passionate about staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise. I deeply value time with my husband and daughter. I also have a love for travel, and I enjoy exploring new places and cultures when I can.

Personal Interests

Outside of work, i am passionate about staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise. I deeply value time with my husband and daughter. I also have a love for travel, and I enjoy exploring new places and cultures when I can.

Building Trust with Patients

Patients who work with Dr. Franklin appreciate her attentive, thoughtful approach and her dedication to creating individualized care plans that work and believes that a balanced lifestyle is key to achieving optimal health. She has earned a reputation for being relatable, compassionate, thorough, and knowledgeable, and is known for going the extra mile to ensure each patient feels supported on their health journey.

Question

If you weren’t helping patients lead better lives at Illuminate Functional Medicine, what would your dream job be?

I would love to work for the Travel Channel!