Krystal D. Tawney
CEO, DCNP, FNP-BC, APRN, MSN

Krystal is a West Virginia native who attended West Virginia University for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She has a passion for Dermatology and truly believes in the message she brings. After losing her grandmother to Melanoma Skin Cancer, Krystal vowed to help prevent this from happening to others. She understands first-hand how skin cancer can affect a family.

As a Dermatology Certified and Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, her unique skillset provides emphasis on the health and well-being of the whole person. She focuses on holistic health, prevention, education, and counseling. With this approach her and her staff are in a position to help each patient and client reach their specific goals. With a consistent emphasis on the overall person she is able to consider the physical, physiological, and emotional aspects, of each treatment and concern.

With an emphasis on comfort many folks find that they are able to have a much more impactful visit with Krystal and Pinnacle than they have ever had before.

Education & Training
Master’s Degree Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Bachelor of Science Degree
Advanced clinical training beyond initial professional registered nurse preparation.
Didactic and clinical courses with specialized knowledge and clinical competency to practice.

Qualifications
National certification, ANCC
Periodic peer review, collaboration and joint review of practices, and adhere to a code for ethical practices
Self-directed continued learning and professional development to maintain clinical competency
DCNP Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner by the Dermatology Nurses’ Association.

Licenses & Organizations
DCNP Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner
APRN Board Certified- WV
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Association
West Virginia Nurses Association