Kristy Kiermaier
About Kristy Kiermaier
Kristy Kiermaier is a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in hepatology, providing advanced care for liver diseases at Rush University Medical Center.
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Kristy Kiermaier specializes in hepatology, dedicating her career to providing advanced care for liver diseases, including hepatitis and cirrhosis. She is deeply involved in the care of patients needing liver transplants, ensuring their medical needs are meticulously managed.
Education and Expertise
Kristy Kiermaier earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Rush University, where she studied Family Practice Nurse/Nursing from 2017 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana, a degree she achieved between 2009 and 2014. Through her education, she has developed comprehensive expertise in family practice and hepatology.
Work Experience
Kristy Kiermaier's professional journey includes varied roles. She is currently working at Rush University Medical Center in the Surgical ICU & CVT Surgical ICU in the Greater Chicago Area. Her past experiences include serving as an Intensive Care Registered Nurse at Franciscan Alliance, Inc. for 11 months and as a Patient Care Technician at Deaconess Health System for a year. She has also worked at Deaconess Health System as a Student Nurse for two years.
Clinical Experience
Kristy's clinical experience stretches across multiple settings and roles. At Deaconess Health System, she accumulated two years of experience as a Student Nurse and another year as a Patient Care Technician. Additionally, she served as an Intensive Care Registered Nurse at Franciscan Alliance, Inc. These clinical roles have enriched her expertise in patient care, particularly in intensive and critical care settings.
Early Career and Involvement
Before advancing in her nursing career, Kristy was involved in athletics as a member of the Women's Volleyball team at the University of Southern Indiana from 2010 to 2013. This early involvement depicts her commitment and ability to balance academics with extracurricular activities.