Karen has published articles as well as chapters in medical resource books on hepatitis, adult well care and family related issues.
A c c o m p l i s h m e n t s : The Mary Lou Eilers Scholarship, Bachelor in Science of Nursing Award for Recognition for Outstanding Leadership and Service, American Cancer Society Scholarship Recipient and the Mildred S. Davenport Oncology Nursing Practice Award from the University of Cincinnati. Karen is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau.
H o s p i t a l A f f i l i a t i o n s : St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Health South Rehabilitation Center. Karen is also involved with Quality Improvement for Holy Family Center which cares for aging Sisters of Divine Providence.
JESSICA GARDNER, PA-C Jessica is a native to Northern Kentucky. She grew up in St. Joseph Parish in Crescent Springs and is a Notre Dame Academy Alumni. Jessica attended Clarion University of Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor Degree in Science with a concentration in Biology, and played on the Women’s Varsity Basketball team. She furthered her education at Seton Hill University where she received a Master’s in Physician Assistant Science.
Jessica is nationally certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed by the Kentucky State Medical Board.
She is a member of the Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Gastroenterological Association. Jessica became a member of Tri-State Gastroenterology Associates in July 2011. She is teaming up with the doctors and other mid-level providers to continue the compassionate, quality healthcare our practice has to offer.
ALLISON M. KREATE, APRN Allison earned her Associate of Applied Sciences in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner all from Northern Kentucky University. Allison has several years of patient care experience from time spent at St. Elizabeth Healthcare and has many certifications, including one as a Certified Family
Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She currently resides in Independence, KY.
AMY M. NICHOLAS, APRN Amy earned her undergraduate degrees as an L.P.N and Associates Degree as a Registered Nurse at Gateway Technical and Community College. Her Bachelor’s in Nursing and Master’s Degree in Nursing/Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner were awarded by Northern Kentucky University. Amy has acute care experience with St. Elizabeth Medical Center and long term care experience at St
Charles Health Care Center. Her research interest is inflammatory bowel disease. Hobbies include photography, scrapbooking , and exercise. She was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently makes her home in Hebron, KY.
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Karen is a native of Northern Kentucky. She received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing in 1981 and has been in active practice since then. Karen worked in Oncology for fifteen years as a staff nurse, unit charge nurse, assistant manager and manager. After receiving her nurse practitioner degree in 1996, she worked in family practice in Campbell and Boone counties before starting at Tri-State Gastroenterology Associates in January 2001.
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