
Kristen Petron, Social Worker
Riverwood Healthcare Center welcomes Kristen Petron to its social services team. As a licensed social worker, Petron will collaborate with hospital patients, their families, and the medical staff to coordinate discharge planning and connect patients with essential community services.
“Kristen brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this role,” said Carla Zupko, Chief Nursing Officer. “We are delighted to welcome her to the Riverwood team.”
Petron comes to Riverwood with six years of experience as a social worker at Allina Health Cambridge Medical Center, where she worked in medical/surgical, behavioral health, and emergency departments. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from St. Cloud State University.
Sharing her philosophy on patient care, Petron said, “As a social worker, my focus is on being a strong advocate for my patients and their loved ones. I believe that involving them in the decision-making process is critical to achieving a successful outcome.”
Petron and her husband, Brad, have two adult sons, Chase and Reece, along with two small dogs, Gimli and Kili. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing games, and engaging in various activities. A favorite pastime is riding Vespa scooters with her husband during the summer.