Katala Lach, ARNP

Katala Lach, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all stages of life. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University and is certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Katala brings more than nine years of nursing experience and over two and a half years of practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her diverse clinical background includes pediatrics, women's health, neonatal intensive care, urgent care, immediate care, and collegiate health services. This breadth of experience allows her to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care while adapting to the unique needs of each patient.
Prior to joining Summit Pacific, Katala served as a Nurse Practitioner in Pediatric Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. She has also held leadership roles as a Charge Nurse in both immediate …care and women's services settings. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her commitment to improving patient outcomes, including leading the implementation of a clinic triage protocol and developing a neonatal sucrose policy to enhance patient care.
Katala is experienced in a wide range of clinical procedures, including suturing, incision and drainage, and wound care. She is passionate about building trusting relationships with her patients and empowering them to take an active role in their health and wellness.
Outside of work, Katala enjoys spending time with her children, reading, exploring the outdoors, camping, and traveling to new places.