Meet Kristin Burns, CNM

Kristin Burns, CNM received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Illinois State University – Mennonite College of Nursing in Bloomington, Illinois.  She has more than ten years of experience in L&D as a Registered Nurse at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Kristin was cross-trained to Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Level 1 Nursery.   She was an active member of the Obstetrics Interdisciplinary team and was voted “Nurse of the Year” by the University of Illinois Chicago- family medicine residents.  Kristin worked as a nurse for years with many of the Peoria area OB-GYN providers and through this collaboration, it fueled her decision to follow her dreams of continuing her education as an Advanced Practice Provider.  She completed her Master of Science in Nursing-Midwifery degree through the University of Illinois at Chicago – Peoria regional program.

Kristin is a current member of American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM), American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) and is certified through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). She also precepts many APN students through various universities.

Kristin lives in Tremont with her two children (Chloe & Beckham) and her Yorkie (Bitsey). She loves all four seasons in Illinois and enjoys being outdoors. She has a close-knit family and thoroughly enjoys her time with them.