Kristen Kirkpatrick

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over eight years of nursing experience in acute care and outpatient settings. Dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based primary care through advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health promotion, and disease prevention across the lifespan. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, compassionate patient-centered care, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with patients and interdisciplinary teams.

Committed to improving health outcomes through education, preventive care, and evidence-based practice.

Staff Nurse- Float Pool - Exeter Hospital - Exeter, New Hampshire

(2023-04)

UNH Clinical Adjunct Professor - University of New Hampshire - Durham, New Hampshire

(2025-09 - 2026-01)

Fundamentals Nursing

IV Therapy Nurse - Restore Hyper Wellness - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

(2024-09 - 2025-09)

Travel Nurse- Med/Surg/Tele - Maine Medical Center, Intermountain Medical Center, Wentworth Douglass Hospital, Barton Memorial Hospital, Hilo Medical Center, Exeter Hospital

(2020-05 - 2024-09)

Staff Nurse-General Surgery - Rose Medical Center - Denver, Colorado

(2018-04 - 2020-04)

Clinical Rotation - Adult Primary Care - Southern NH Internal Medicine Associates - Derry, NH

(2023-09 - 2026-05)

• Performed comprehensive health assessments for adult patients across the lifespan.
• Evaluated and managed acute and chronic conditions under preceptor supervision.
• Developed evidence-based treatment plans, ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing, and provided preventive care and patient education.

Clinical Rotation - Dermatology - Northeast Dermatology - Portsmouth, NH

(2023-09 - 2026-05)

• Performed focused dermatologic assessments and evaluated common skin lesions and conditions.
• Assisted in the diagnosis and management of dermatologic disorders, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
• Participated in office-based procedures, including biopsies, cryotherapy, and lesion removal.

Clinical Rotation - Family Medicine/Women's Health - Saco River Medical Group - North Conway, NH

(2023-09 - 2026-05)

• Conducted comprehensive health assessments and managed acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
• Performed preventive health screenings, women's health evaluations, and patient counseling.
• Developed individualized care plans emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.

Clinical Rotation - Pediatrics - York Pediatrics - York, ME

(2023-09 - 2026-05)

• Performed well-child and acute care assessments for pediatric patients.
• Participated in developmental screenings, immunization counseling, and management of common childhood illnesses.
• Educated patients and families on preventive care, growth, development, and health maintenance.

Clinical Rotation - Geriatrics - Vantage Healthcare - Hampton, NH

(2023-09 - 2026-05)

• Conducted comprehensive assessments of older adults with multiple chronic conditions.
• Managed complex medication regimens and addressed functional, cognitive, and fall-risk concerns.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered plans of care promoting independence and quality of life.

MSN, FNP - Nursing - St Joseph College of Maine, School of Nursing (2023-09 - 2026-05)

RN, BSN - Nursing - University of New Hampshire, School of Nursing (2013-09 - 2017-05)

Public Health - Little Angel's College Study Abroad Program (2015-01)