Kristin Marie Badman, CRNP

Kristin Badman is a certified nurse practitioner specializing in cardiology. She cares for patients age 12 and up, including treatment for congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and acute coronary syndrome. Ms. Badman also offers post-pacemaker care and treatment after vascular surgery and heart catheterization, noting that she loves all things heart-related. "I like that I can learn something new every day," she says.Ms. Badman earned her nurse practitioner certification from Bloomsburg University.Her healthcare journey began at Geisinger, where she started as a phlebotomist. A desire to do more for her patients led her first to an RN degree. A few years later, Ms. Badman earned her nurse practitioner certification."I've always been fascinated by the heart and what is needed when there's a physiological problem," she says. "I was a med/surg telemetry (cardiac) nurse at Geisinger for almost eight years before I transferred to a nurse practitioner position."When she's not at work, this …native of Selinsgrove appreciates a good nap, but also loves playing with her nieces and nephews, shopping and working on crafts and DIY projects.