Krista Elkins, NRP, RN, Former Writer

Paramedic and Registered Nurse

General Information

Krista Elkins has 20 years of experience in healthcare as both a Paramedic (NRP) and a Registered Nurse (RN). She has worked on both ground and helicopter ambulances (CCP-C, CFRN), ER, ICU, Primary Care, Speciality Care, Psychiatric, and Wilderness Medicine. She also practices and has a devoted life-long interest in Preventative Medicine.

In addition, she writes content marketing for the healthcare industry because that is where her expertise lies. She is a conscientious, research-driven writer who cares about deadlines, accuracy, and ethics. She is dependable, versatile, flexible, and detail-oriented. Moreover, she can help clarify complex ideas and complicated clinical or technical information in ways that the reader can understand.

Experience

  • Freelance Healthcare Writer

    DFS Writing

    Nov 2021 – Present

  • Subject Matter Expert

    Healthcanal.com

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Registered Nurse

    Bozeman Health

    Jun 2013 – Present

  • Instructor – PALS, ACLS

    Bozeman Health

    Jan 2009 – Jun 2015

  • Paramedic

    American Medical Response

    Aug 2004 – Present

  • Flight Paramedic

    Air Methods

    May 2017 – Jun 2019

  • Wilderness Medicine Instructor

    Wilderness Medical Associates International

    Oct 2009 – Oct 2015

  • Psychiatric Nurse

    Hope House

    Jun 2013 – Jun 2015

  • Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate

    Honolulu Emergency Services Department, EMS

    Jun 2002 – Jun 2004

Education

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa

    Bachelor’s degree, Health Science

  • Excelsior College

    Associate’s degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Expertise

Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) National Registered Paramedic (NRP) Registered Nurse
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Posts Written & Reviewed

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Intermittent Fasting Headache: Causes & How To Avoid In 2023

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Is Tilapia Good For You? 5 Benefits & Potential Side Effects 2023

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8 Stunning Health Benefits Of Pineapple, Nutrition & Risks 2023

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Vaginal Odor During Pregnancy: Causes & Treatments 2023

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August 1, 2022

5 Best Intermittent Fasting Apps You Should Try In 2023

The best intermittent fasting apps of 2023 that provide guidance on making lifestyle changes that will help you reach your goals.

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