Ms. Orr is responsible for daily operations, growth and strategic initiatives at Providence Medical Center. Beginning her career as an entry-level nurse at Renton, Wash.-based Providence, Ms. Orr advanced through roles including oncology staff nurse, clinical supervisor, and operations and research specialist. She also held director positions in joint, spine, surgical acute care, education and palliative care. Known for her operational expertise and deep staff trust, Ms. Orr demonstrated compassionate leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic by launching the “butterfly project” to support families experiencing loss. Under her leadership, Providence Medical Center has earned Leapfrog patient safety “A” grades from 2019–25 and multiple Healthgrades awards, including “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery” in 2025 and awards for patient safety excellence.
