Rome Health recently welcomed family nurse practitioner Hayley Crist to its Camden Health Center located at 5 Masonic Ave. in Camden.
Crist has lived in Central New York for most of her life, growing up just outside of Cooperstown. After graduating high school, Crist went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Hartwick College and then a Master of Science in nursing, family nurse practitioner from Utica University.
Crist has always had an interest in providing care for other people. She recalls how her grandmother was a nurse and by following her footsteps, she has found her way into a fulfilling career.
“I’ve always wanted to go into the medical field even since I was a little girl. My grandmother was a nurse so I’m proud to be following in her footsteps.” Crist explained; “I really enjoy that I am able to meet new people and help them in a time of need, whether they may not be feeling well, or they have a concern that they need addressed; I love that I can help them in some way to feel more comfortable at a time when they are not feeling well or they feel alone.”
Previously Crist worked at several area hospitals like St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and the Wynn Hospital. She was also a travel nurse at AYA Healthcare where she spent time in hospitals throughout New York state.