Kristin Zenner, APRN, is a nurse practitioner in the Emergency Department. Zenner earned her associate degree in nursing from Pratt Community College. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain University in Addison, Illinois.

Before joining the health system, Zenner worked as an RN in pediatrics at Wesley Hospital and the Emergency Department at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. Her passion is working in the ED where she sees patients of all ages. When she is not working, Zenner enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Dianna Holguin is a board-certified family practice advanced practice registered nurse on the pediatrics care team. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University in Minneapolis. She worked as a registered nurse before becoming a nurse practitioner.

Holguin is a native of Great Bend and was raised here. She chose to become a nurse practitioner because she wants to make a difference in the lives of her patients. Holguin is married with 2 sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching her boys play sports and traveling.

Whitney Hickert, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family practice nurse practitioner in the Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic at St. Rose Medical Pavilion. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Tabor College in Kansas, and her master’s degree in nursing – nurse practitioner at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Hickert enjoys working in family practice and walk-in care as they allow her to engage with people of all ages and treat a broad array of healthcare concerns.

Hickert is a native of Hays, Kansas, and appreciates the opportunity to serve the people of Barton and surrounding counties while remaining close to home. She sees every patient as an individual with a story and works to plan the best possible outcome that is practical for their healthcare situation.

Rubi Spray, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C, is a pediatric nurse practitioner who is double board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Spray earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Newman University and her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University. She is passionate about preventive care and encourages her patients to be actively involved in their healthcare decisions.

Spray grew up in Great Bend and, as a child, was a patient at Great Bend Children’s Clinic. Her children are now patients, and she provides care for the Great Bend pediatric community. She says life has come full circle for her. Spray is married and has 2 children. When she is not working, she enjoys running and reading, spending time outdoors with her children and watching sports with her family, especially the Kansas City Chiefs, college basketball and Formula 1 auto racing.

Brook Roberts, CRNA, is a certified registered nurse anesthetist who earned his master’s degree in nurse anesthesia at Missouri State University. He also holds bachelor’s degrees in nursing from Bethel College and chemistry from Tabor College. Roberts has been interested in anesthesia services since he was a teenager, when he knew an anesthesia provider and experienced anesthesia during surgery. His focus is on providing patients with a safe and personal anesthesia experience during their surgeries.

Roberts has lived in Kansas most of his life and enjoys living in a smaller town, where he lives near his grandchildren. He is married with 4 children and 5 grandchildren. When he is not working, he enjoys woodworking, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Katie Patterson, CCC-SLP, is a certified speech and language pathologist. As a member of our therapy care team, she will be working in our orthopedics office at 1514 NW K-96 Highway in Great Bend. Patterson earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communication sciences and disorders at Fort Hays State University. Her specialty training includes several pediatric courses, such as melodic-based communication therapy and natural language acquisition.

Patterson has a special interest in autism, aphasia, dysphagia, complex communication needs and apraxia of speech. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and their families to improve all aspects of speech, language and swallowing. Patterson tries to always consider and balance her expertise with a patient’s preferences to make informed treatment recommendations. She is married to Bryant, and they have 2 daughters. When not working, she stays active with yoga, tennis and playing with her children.

Jules Whiteman, MD, is a board-certified radiologist with a special interest in breast imaging, ultrasound-guided biopsy and MRI. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin and his medical degree at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Whiteman completed a radiology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a fellowship in breast imaging at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.

Dr. Whiteman enjoys working in radiology because it touches on nearly every other specialty. He continues to study so he can stay up to date on the latest in radiology and other services, which helps him provide his patients the best possible care. When he is not working, Dr. Whiteman enjoys playing the guitar, playing golf,  reading and traveling.

Kristen Yarmer, APRN, is a nurse practitioner in the Emergency Department. She earned her associate degree in nursing at Barton Community College, her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Fort Hays State University and her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner at Post University. The majority of Yarmer’s nursing experience has been in the Emergency Department, and she loves the fast pace, never knowing what will come next. Yarmer says her experience in the ED helped her build a strong foundation as an advanced practice provider.

Yarmer grew up in Great Bend and is raising her family here. She enjoys working in the community she lives in and providing care to people she knows. Yarmer is married to Jason, and they have 3 children. When she’s not at work, she enjoys watching her children’s sports, riding all-terrain vehicles at the river, bonfires and being outdoors.

Dana Jackson, PA, is a physician assistant who specializes in orthopedics. She earned her Bachelor of Science in allied health at Doane College in Lincoln, Nebraska, and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Union College, also in Lincoln.

Jackson has always enjoyed orthopedic care. As her children have gotten older and more involved in athletics, she has developed an increasing interest in sports medicine. Jackson believes the most important part of her job is to educate patients about treatment options, then support their decisions. She is married and she and her husband have 2 sons. They like to spend their spare time outdoors and enjoy swimming, fishing and tubing on the lake in the summer.

Aimee Wyant, APRN, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner working in the Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic at St. Rose Medical Pavilion. Wyant earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University and her Master of Science degree in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Clarkson College. Wyant loves educating her patients and teaching them ways to improve their health.

Wyant was raised in rural Barton County and is committed to providing quality care in her community. She and her husband, Dustin, are happy to raise their 3 children in the same environment she grew up in. Wyant spends her free time keeping up with her children’s sports and activities and spending time with their large extended family.