Kristin Dearruda Wharton

Kristin DeArruda Wharton is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in various healthcare settings, currently serving at Sawtooth Mountain Clinic since January 2024. Previously, Kristin has held significant roles at Essentia Health as a Nurse Practitioner-Hospitalist, where leadership and development of a Rural Critical Access hospitalist program were key responsibilities. Kristin's background includes work as a Public Health Educator at Cook County Public Health and Human Services and as a Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department at Saint Luke's Hospital. Kristin has also contributed to education as an Adjunct Clinical Faculty member at The College of Saint Scholastica and led innovative projects like Rural Mamas Connect to improve health outcomes for rural pregnant individuals. Educational qualifications include a Postgraduate Degree in Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP and a Master's in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner, complemented by comprehensive experience in community health outreach and nursing education.