Kristene feels blessed to work at a health care organization with a Mission that aligns with her own beliefs. Her career caring for others as a registered nurse began at OSF HealthCare years ago and continues now as an advanced practice provider.

“I take pride in my ability to listen and provide compassionate care,” she said. “My focus is on my patient and their overall health.”

Her role as an APRN allows Kristene to do what she’s always felt called to do: care for others. During her many years working in the gastroenterology lab, she developed a love of the discipline and decided she wanted to further her education in the field.

"I love learning,” she said. “It supplies me with research-based guidelines to be able to offer a supportive and safe environment for each patient I help."