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New Provider Coming in November ,  

in Joplin, MO

Kayla Holt, MSN, PNP-PC


Kayla Holt, MSN, PNP‑PC, is a board‑certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with specialized training in primary care and lactation support. She began her nursing career after earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas, gaining extensive experience in high‑risk antepartum care, labor and birth, postpartum care, newborn nursery care, and pediatric nursing.
Driven by her passion for child and family health, Kayla completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University, where she trained as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care. She is also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, completing her certification through Lactation Education Resources. Kayla is dedicated to providing holistic, developmentally informed care and empowering families with the knowledge and support they need to help their children thrive.