Crystal Klewein, NP

I knew from a young age I wanted to work in the medical field. I admired the NPs I met in my externships because of how knowledgeable and compassionate they were. I always wanted to be a link in the chain of patient care that provided empathy and education to empower patients to make the most of their health.

My nursing background is in cardiology, trauma and emergency medicine.  My favorite system has always been cardiovascular as it impacts so much of our quality of life.  I worked in primary care prior to coming to cardiology because I felt before jumping into my passion, I wanted to be a well rounded provider.  It is the best part of my day when patients come in and share improvement in symptoms and, most importantly, their quality of life. I love to see people return to their hobbies and have a refreshed hope for their future.

My main community involvement is with church and my children’s extracurricular activities. I have served as a medical team member in my previous church and presently volunteer in a food pantry outreach program.

 I am a board certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.  I am also a member of the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society.  My plan is to apply to become an Associate of the American College of Cardiology in a few years. I am also trained in endovenous ablations using Varithena, Venseal and laser. I am proud to continue the Heart and Vascular Wellness Center’s tradition of delivering excellent patient care by keeping up to date with medical guidelines through continuing education.

My patients will tell you one of my favorite parts of the job is educating patients. I want them to know what we are testing for and why.  When we start new treatments, I want them to have all the information available to them so they can make an informed decision about moving forward.  I also don’t shy away from sharing the risks of missing out on preventative screenings and early intervention. I don’t like the saying “what you don’t know can’t hurt you” because it certainly can. But if we find a problem early we can intervene.  The quote I changed to fit my outlook on life is “It is what it is, but it becomes what you make of it.”  I think it puts the power back in each individual’s hands to change the things we can and if we can’t change anything else, we can at least change our outlook on the situation.