Kirsten Dahlberg DNP, FNP-BC

Kirsten Dahlberg DNP, FNP-BC has a diverse work experience in the healthcare field. Currently, they are working as a Remote Primary Care Provider at Circle Medical - a UCSF Health Affiliate since June 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Primary Care Provider at Midwest Express Clinic from July 2021 to June 2022.

Kirsten also worked at Loyola Medicine as a Nephrology & Hypertension Nurse Practitioner from August 2018 to July 2021. In this role, they were responsible for medical management of renal disease, IV infusion therapy, hypertension, anemia, and other related conditions. Kirsten also took on leadership responsibilities, including training programs for clinical staff and providers, and quality assurance and performance improvement programs for CMS.

Before joining Loyola Medicine, Kirsten worked at the University of Washington Medical Center as an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner from April 2016 to August 2018. In addition to medical management of Orthopedic Surgical patients, they were involved in teaching classes for Orthopedic patients and served as a member of the Opioid Stewardship Committee.

Kirsten's earlier experience includes working as a Surgical ICU Travel Nurse at Aya Healthcare from July 2014 to July 2016. Kirsten provided specialized care for acute patients, including open heart surgery, cardiac arrests, and septic shock. Their skills in this role included various procedures and therapies.

Their career in healthcare started at UPMC, where they served as a Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse from September 2010 to July 2014.

Throughout their career, Kirsten Dahlberg has gained experience in various aspects of healthcare, including primary care, nephrology, orthopedic surgery, and critical care.

Kirsten Dahlberg DNP, FNP-BC has a comprehensive education history in the field of nursing. Kirsten completed their Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at PennWest Clarion from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's Degree in Family Nurse Practitioner from PennWest Clarion between 2012 and 2015. Their educational journey began with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from PennWest California, which they earned from 2010 to 2011.

In addition to their degrees, Kirsten holds several certifications. Kirsten obtained a license as a Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority from the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing in August 2021. In December 2017, they acquired Full Practice Authority Nurse Practitioner certification from the Illinois Board of Nursing. Furthermore, they are a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, since December 2015. These certifications highlight their expertise and dedication in the field of nursing.