Kristen Columbia

ANCC certified Nurse Practitioner with 15 years of experience in Vascular Surgery and Gerontology with focus on diagnosis and management of chronic illness. Highly qualified and skilled in clinical assessment, patient examination, and interpretation of clinical data to help guide excellent quality patient care. Emphasis on empathetic, clear and compassionate communication with patients and family to guide and institute intervention options and treatment plans while focusing on education and individualized case management for various types of chronic health conditions. Exceptional project management and public speaking skills with a personal focus on community education. Committed to self-directed task completion and time management to manage and increase patient clinic visit volume while focusing on quality of care. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Will actively focus on acting as a patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.

I am an experienced, knowledgeable, motivated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner who has had an unbelievable opportunity to take a 'break' from working full-time in order to stay home with my two youngest children. I am now looking for employment that will support me as I get back into the work force while still being an active member of my young, active, and busy family. I am a hard working, humble, and extremely empathetic employee who is passionate about educating patients to help manage disease and guide intervention. I take great pride in my profession and in being a nurse practitioner and I miss helping my patients navigate the complex healthcare system. I feel that my extensive knowledge about chronic disease management, coupled with my ability to listen and empathize put me in a unique position to excel in my field and help patients in times when they may feel the most vulnerable. I am an advocate that frequent, open discussion with patients and families about disease diagnosis and the risks and benefits of treatment make a difference in the quality of patient outcomes. I am a natural leader by example and love to teach and share my passion and enthusiasm for the art of nursing to all those that work with me. I would love an opportunity to discuss employment opportunities and build a position that will best benefit your organization while working with my strengths to encourage a meaningful and fulfilling work experience that allows for both personal and professional growth.