Kelly M. Walker, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, practices hospital medicine at Ochsner Health. Kelly earned her dual specialization in acute care and family nurse practitioner from Louisiana State University of New Orleans in May 2024. While at LSU, she conducted research in the intensive care unit, examining the impact of Code Blue events on nurses and providers, a project that strengthened her commitment to patient-centered care and clinical resilience.

Walker currently practices hospital medicine, where she continues to broaden her clinical expertise and provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys watching game shows, staying active through fitness and spending time with her family.