Kristen Nelson
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Compassionate, highly-motivated, hard worker, and team-oriented Board Certified OB/GYN physician who provides direct outpatient and inpatient care since 2000.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OB/GYN Physician
Allina Health Systems
08.2023 - Current
- Worked as casual laborist with low risk and high risk obstetrics. .
- Complicated, diverse population
- Mentored medical students and residents in the field of obstetrics sharing knowledge and fostering professional growth.
OB/GYN Physician
Premier Women's Health Ob Gyn
03.2019 - Current
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated low risk, high risk obstetrics and gynecological patients.
- Performed surgical procedures and deliveries as needed.
- Admitted and treated patients as part of the hospital’s 24-hour on-call services at St. Johns, Woodwinds and United Hospital in St. Paul, MN
- Counseled patients on proper birth control methods and prevention of diseases such as cervical and breast cancer.
OB/GYN Physician
Adefris And Toppin
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Full scope general OBGYN including clinic and hospital settings
- Performed surgical procedures and deliveries as needed.
- Conducted regular well-woman exams to screen for potential health issues and promote preventive care.
- Provided compassionate support and guidance for patients experiencing infertility or pregnancy-related complications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Educated patients on reproductive health topics such as contraception options, menstrual concerns, and menopause management.
OB/GYN Physician
Comprehensive Health Care For Women
07.2011 - 05.2015
- General OBGYN practice in clinic and hospital setting
- Conducted regular well-woman exams to screen for potential health issues and promote preventive care.
- Counseled patients on proper birth control methods and prevention of diseases such as cervical and breast cancer.
- Performed surgical procedures and deliveries as needed.
OB/GYN Physician
Mayo Health Center Red Wing
09.1999 - 07.2011
- General OBGYN practice in hospital and clinic setting
- Conducted regular well-woman exams to screen for potential health issues and promote preventive care.
- Managed 100+ births per year involving both planned caesarean and emergency deliveries.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive GYN care, including preventative measures and treatment options.
- Performed surgical procedures and deliveries as needed
- Educated patients on reproductive health topics such as contraception options, menstrual concerns, and menopause management.
Education
MD - OB/GYN
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.1999
M.D. - Medical School
University of South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Biology
Wheaton College
Wheaton, United States05.1988
Skills
- In office procedures- colposcopy, ablation
- Vaginal deliveries/ Cesarean sections/VBAC
- Hysterectomies- Vaginal, Abdominal LAVH
- Pelvic floor repair
- Laparoscopy
- Hysteroscopy
- Nexplanon/ IUDs
- Endometrial ablation
- Laparoscopic tubal ligation
- Menopause assessment and treatment
- Pelvic pain assessment and treatment
- Pelvic and obstetric US
Accomplishments
- Chairman of OBGYN- Fairview Red Wing 2001-2003
- Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists since 2008
- Diplomate American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2008
- OBGYN Peer Review 2011-2015
Certification
- Certified Diplomate of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Timeline
OB/GYN Physician
Allina Health Systems
08.2023 - Current
OB/GYN Physician
Premier Women's Health Ob Gyn
03.2019 - Current
OB/GYN Physician
Adefris And Toppin
06.2015 - 03.2019
OB/GYN Physician
Comprehensive Health Care For Women
07.2011 - 05.2015
OB/GYN Physician
Mayo Health Center Red Wing
09.1999 - 07.2011
MD - OB/GYN
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
M.D. - Medical School
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Biology
Wheaton College
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