Kristen Weber, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Westfield
Summary
Compassionate Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNCB-certified) with nine years of nursing experience, including five years in Pediatric Critical Care and four years in Pediatric Hematology. Expertise in managing complex conditions, executing rapid clinical decisions, and providing evidence-based, family-centered care. Demonstrated proficiency in educating patients and families while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes. Highly adaptable and teachable, complemented by exceptional interpersonal skills and unwavering commitment to fostering positive patient experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Hematology Clinical Nurse Navigator
Riley Children’s Health
Indianapolis
05.2022 - Current
- Triage patient calls, perform focused assessments, and coordinate timely escalation of care based on procedural and surgical risk.
- Manage pediatric patients with bleeding and clotting disorders, including monitoring labs, medications, and perioperative planning for surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with surgeons, hematology, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, comprehensive patient care and coordinated surgical management.
Trauma Outreach & Injury Prevention Coordinator
University Medical Center
Las Vegas
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinate trauma outreach and injury prevention initiatives, including education and advocacy.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, public health agencies, and community organizations to promote safety and optimize patient outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with trauma center standards and national injury prevention guidelines.
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
University Medical Center
Las Vegas
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Provide critical care to pediatric trauma and burn patients with life-threatening injuries, postoperative needs, grafts, flaps, and multisystem complications.
- Monitor and assess hemodynamic, neurologic, and respiratory status, including neurovascular checks and perfusion, to support surgical and reconstructive recovery.
- Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient recovery care plans, while providing family-centered education and guidance.
- Maintain ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ABLS certifications to ensure expert trauma and perioperative critical care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-PC)
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College
Las Vegas, NV05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV12.2016
Skills
- Clinical Triage and Acute Care
- Surgical Planning
- Patient & Family Education and Communication
- Pediatric Treatment Protocols
- Management of Acute and Chronic Illnesses
- Care Coordination Across Inpatient & Outpatient Settings
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Teamwork
- Professionalism, Reliability, & Dependable Clinical Practice
Clinical Experienice
Emergency Department, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
Indianapolis, IN | January 2025 – March 2025 | 90 Clinical Hours
· Provided rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment for pediatric patients in emergency settings.
· Diagnosed and managed acute illnesses, trauma, and life-threatening conditions in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
· Stabilized fractures, sprains, and acute injuries; collaborated with orthopedic teams for referrals and splinting care.
· Educated families on discharge instructions, follow-up care, and emergency prevention strategies.
Pediatric Hematology, Riley Children’s Health
Carmel, IN | September 2024 – November 2024 | 75 Clinical Hours
· Managed pediatric patients with bleeding disorders, including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease, while coordinating surgical care, perioperative management, and factor replacement planning.
· Provided care for children with anemia, immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP), and other hematologic conditions.
Pediatric Primary Care, Eskenazi Health
Indianapolis, IN | September 2024 – May 2025 | 300 Clinical Hours
· Provided comprehensive well-child and acute care for pediatric patients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including developmental screenings, immunizations, and preventive care.
· Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address social determinants of health and improve patient outcomes.
School-Based Clinic, Shalom Health Care Center
Indianapolis, IN | March 2025 – April 2025 | 60 Clinical Hours
· Provided primary and acute care in a school-based clinic, including well-child exams, immunizations, and illness management, to ensure accessible healthcare and support academic success.
· Treated minor orthopedic injuries and reinforced proper physical activity practices.
Certification
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Certified (CPNP-PC), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), 2025
• Registered Nurse, State of Indiana, 2021
• Registered Nurse, State of Nevada, 2017 – 2021
• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2023
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 2015
Awards
- Daisy Award Winner, 2018
- IU Indianapolis Elite 50 Nominee, 2024
Languages
Spanish, Proficient
Leadership Roles
- Teaching Assistant, Indiana University, 2023 - 2024
- Stop the Bleed Instructor, University Medical Center, 2021
- Clinical Designated Instructor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2019 - 2021
- PICU Preceptor, University Medical Center, 2018 - 2021
- Relief PICU Charge RN, University Medical Center, 2018 - 2021
Professional Organizations
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), National & Local Member, 2023
Timeline
Pediatric Hematology Clinical Nurse Navigator
Riley Children’s Health
05.2022 - Current
Trauma Outreach & Injury Prevention Coordinator
University Medical Center
07.2021 - 12.2021
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
University Medical Center
04.2017 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-PC)
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nevada State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada