Krista Centric, PPCNP-BC
Phone: (757) 668-2500
Practice:
Education
Medical School: West Virginia University
Certification
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Personal Statement
I am passionate and appreciative of my career. I feel a supportive pediatric healthcare advocate from an early age can help guide a family with the challenges of raising children in our busy world.
Bio
Krista is from Lynchburg, Virginia. She has always enjoyed and appreciated taking care of people and animals. When Krista was little, she would "rescue" anything that needed a little help in life, from baby birds to crayfish to snapping turtles and even baby opossums. Krista discovered a love for working with kids as a teen and babysat all throughout high school, college, and even after becoming an RN. Her first nursing job was on 7C as a nurse extern before her senior year of college, which began her 20-year career with CHKD. Krista transferred to the Resource Pool while attending school for her master's program before staring her nurse practitioner career with the Cardiac Surgery team. She later transferred to Chesapeake Pediatrics.
In her spare time, Krista loves to spend time with her four girls: traveling, hiking, and exploring new places. She enjoys learning and reading and strives to become a better person for the next generation.
Additional Information
Clinical Interests
- Breastfeeding
- Type I Diabetes
- Obesity
- Reproductive Health
Research Areas
- Glycemic control measured by HBa1C with insulin pump vs. multiple daily injections
- Implementation of a vaccination tracking systems into urban pediatric practices
Honors & Awards
- Honors graduate for PNP/MSN program as WVU
Community Involvement
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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