My focus is to provide a patient-centered approach to health care through in-person and telehealth visits. I value knowing my patients personally and want to understand their needs, requirements and abilities. I strive to remain flexible and compassionate while collaborating and communicating with other providers to ensure improvement in patient outcomes. As a board-certified, adult-gerontology, acute care registered nurse practitioner (AG-ACRNP-BC), I have proudly adapted to the ever-changing health care field, learning to customize each patient’s visit and care plan to promote their quality of life, wellness and physical and mental health.
Over the past 30 years of my medical career, I have evolved from paper charting to the most up-to-date computer system. I stay current in my field through continuing education, remaining active in professional organizations, reading academic periodicals and having collaborative discussions with other health care providers. I treat patients with both chronic and acute diseases. I can formulate the most appropriate individualized treatment plans and explain conditions and treatments while taking time to answer all questions and provide follow-up as needed.
After graduating from Lehigh County Community College, I worked on a medical-surgical unit in an intensive care unit and cross-trained in multiple specialties. After graduating from Drexel University with my AG-ACRNP-BC degree, I worked as a nocturnist and hospitalist. I also provided care to nursing home and assisted-living residents on a per diem basis. In 2021, I decided to leave the inpatient setting to expand my knowledge as an internal medicine outpatient provider. While I have had diversified training, I have remained connected with multiple specialists in functional medicine, holistic medicine, acupuncture and chiropractic therapies.
I am very proud of my community and love seeing my patients inside and outside of the office. My husband and I were born and raised in Jim Thorpe and our children are ninth-generation Carbon County natives. Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two adult children. Together, we enjoy fishing, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking and taking trips on our motorcycles. I am also fond of crafting, painting, coloring, sewing and drawing.
“This was my first time seeing this provider. She was very knowledgeable about my health history and explained in detail results of my medical lab work. Kristen provided me with all information needed to support my health.”
2/24/2025