Lisa Whitfield, FNP-C

Lisa Whitfield, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner on the emergency care team at Amberwell Atchison. With a rich background in rural healthcare and a passion for helping others, Lisa brings genuine compassion to her role. She understands her patients’ feelings and concerns and is always motivated to help them in their time of need. She is committed to providing high-quality care and deeply invested in the well-being of the community.

On choosing Amberwell

Lisa chose to work at Amberwell because she loves the close-knit community of rural healthcare. “Amberwell offers a unique sense of community and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives,” she said. Before joining Amberwell, she worked at other rural locations in northeast Kansas, where she appreciated the unique challenges and rewards of rural emergency care.

On becoming a nurse practitioner

Lisa’s journey to becoming a nurse practitioner started with her love for science and a desire to help people. “I’m kind of nerdy,” she admitted, “and I’ve always liked science.” Her interest in healthcare was sparked at a young age, influenced by her great aunt, who was a pioneering nurse. “I remember looking at my great aunt’s old textbooks and thinking this is so cool,” she recalls. Her path included working as an ER tech and a registered nurse before becoming a nurse practitioner. She enjoys the variety of cases and problem-solving aspects of the ER, likening it to being a “medical detective.”

About Lisa

Lisa is a proud mother of three children, two sons and a daughter. They have two cats. Outside the ER, she enjoys traveling with her family, especially to their favorite spot, Saint Croix. She’s a big music fan and loves attending concerts. A devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan, Lisa has even been interviewed on TV at a Chiefs’ parade. “They recorded me wearing head-to-toe Chiefs gear declaring, ‘We live for the Chiefs!’” she shared with a laugh. Lisa is active in her community, participating in fundraisers and adopting families in need during the holidays.