Crea, a Family Nurse Practitioner who is offering primary care services at our Salem location, has served in healthcare for over 10 years. Her nursing background includes experience in acute care, clinical research, hospice, obstetrics, and nursing education. While originally from Georgia, she relocated to southern Illinois in 2017 with her veteran husband, a Salem, IL native, to raise their family. After moving to the area, she realized the incredible need for healthcare providers in her new community, which inspired her to pursue an advanced practice role. She graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University and became dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association Of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). In her role at Advanced Surgical Technology, Crea is committed to providing superior, individualized care to each and every one of her patients.
"I aim to build trusting and meaningful relationships with my patients, which allows me to provide them holistic, individualized care. My patients deserve my time, my fullest attention, and my deepest consideration at every encounter." - C.R.
Certifications
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: Certified Medical Examiner (DOT)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- BioTe Pellet Therapy Certification, 2022
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor's Society
Education
- MSN, Walden University - Minneapolis, MN
- FNP, Walden University - Minneapolis, MN
- BSN, Dalton State College - Dalton, GA
- ASN, Dalton State College - Dalton, GA
Location
AST Primary Care Salem
126 N. Hotze Road
Salem, Il, 62881
618-495-4241
License & Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- GA Nursing License
- IL Nursing License
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau - International Honor Society of Nursing
- National Society of Leadership & Success