Kristan Rheinheimer, RN, MSN, FNP, OCN
About
Kristan Rheinheimer is a board certified nurse practitioner with Goshen Center for Cancer Care. As part of the medical oncology team, she helps patients navigate their chemotherapy and biotherapy. Kristan works side-by-side with patients and a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized care that is centered around each patient’s preferences and needs.
As an Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Kristan has experience with all forms of infusion therapy. She is specially trained in delivery of chemotherapy and pain management medications.
Kristan has devoted most of her nursing career to caring for patients with cancer. She first joined the Goshen Hospital cancer team in 1999 as a staff nurse and was instrumental in developing education programs for patients and nursing Colleagues.
For Kristan, quality care means taking a patient-focused approach from diagnosis to survivorship. She embraces each patient's individuality as she delivers compassionate care in a healing and safe environment. Kristan places strong emphasis on education, symptom management, surveillance and palliative care.
Clinical Interest & Research
- Specifically trained in delivery of chemotherapy
- Pain management medications
Education
Certification – Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
Education and training:
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Saint Francis College, Fort Wayne, Indiana
