NURSE PRACTIONER

Christina Pilligua, MSN, FNP-C

Christina began her nursing career after graduating from the University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore in 2003. Over the past two decades, she has gained extensive experience in critical care and as a travel nurse, caring for patients in both the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Her assignments took her as far as Hawaii, Alaska, and California, where she strengthened her clinical expertise while adapting to diverse hospital environments.

Her commitment to service also extends globally. As a volunteer RN in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit with the Pan American Health Organization in Washington, DC, she participated in surgical missions to Honduras for two consecutive years. These experiences deepened her cultural awareness and furthered her dedication to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

In recognition of her extraordinary service, Christina received the DAISY Award in 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Driven by her passion for advancing patient care, she went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University in 2024, becoming a certified Nurse Practitioner. Today at Capitol Pain & Wellness Center, she blends clinical expertise with empathy and understanding to provide patients with comprehensive, supportive care.

Outside of her professional life, Christina values family above all, especially time with her son. She stays connected to her Ecuadorian heritage through visits to the Galapagos Islands and cities across Ecuador, as well as through Latin food and music. She also loves the outdoors—whether scuba diving, skiing, boating, or paddle boarding on her local lake.