About Kristine
Kristine Weldy became fascinated with health care at age 10, when she had a tumor removed from her neck. During her month-long stay at Elkhart General Hospital, she decided she would work there one day. Years later, after graduating from Ball State University with her M.S. degree in nursing, Kristine was offered a position on the pediatric unit and worked there for almost eight years.
Kristine became a family nurse practitioner because her passion lies in pediatrics. In this role, she enjoys bonding with families and their growing children.
“I feel a sense of gratification when a patient looks me in the eye and thanks me for helping them,” she says. “I love the relationships that I form with patients because each one is unique. I am trusted and looked to for guidance with private concerns, and that makes me feel very honored.”
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, vacationing, watching movies, fishing and kayaking. She is also a certified medical examiner for Department of Transportation physicals.