Kristen Giacomin, DNP, NP-C, ENP-C, RNFA

Nurse Practitioner

Biography

Kristen Giacomin, DNP, NP-C, ENP-C, RNFA 

Nurse Practitioner

I have been a medical professional in health care for over 20 years. My professional career started as a Laboratory Medical Scientist working in a clinical laboratory as a microbiologist. With the sciences sparking my interest in healthcare, I enrolled at Indiana University Northwest where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After working as a registered nurse in emergency medicine for 10 years I continued my education and graduated from Valparaiso University as a nurse practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Currently, I am certified in family and emergency medicine through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. I have experience in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and completed my Registered Nurse First Assist through the National Institute of First Assisting. I am a Northwest Indiana local and currently reside in Crown Point with my husband and very spoiled canine fur child Bella. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, gardening, canning, yoga, strength training, and walking with my husband and Bella.

What Is A Nurse Practitioner?

A DNP is a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and a nurse practitioner (NP) is the title bestowed on a nurse who has at least a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and has completed the nurse practitioner clinical and didactic requirements. They are vital components to the medical care team.

SEEING PATIENTS AT THESE LOCATIONS

expertise

Orthopedics Conditions & Injuries
Sports Medicine Conditions & injuries

Total Joint & Reconstruction Surgery


board certification

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants


EDUCATION

  • Undergraduate, Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana

AFFILIATED HOSPITALS & SURGERY CENTERS

  • Northwest Regional Surgery Center LLC
  • Franciscans St. Anthony’s Hospital
  • Pinnacle Hospital

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

  • Orthopedic Conditions
  • Orthopedic Injuries
  • Orthopedic Reconstruction Surgery
  • Arthoscopy Surgery
  • Sports Medicine Conditions
  • Sports Medicine Injuries
  • Sports Medicine Reconstruction & Surgery

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS

  • The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)