meet our team
Karen Lizette Laskowski, MSN
Nurse Practitioner
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Karen
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
DESPICABLE ME
What is your favorite children's book?
I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK. It is my favorite book because it is a gentle bedtime story describing the bond and love between me, the parent and my babies.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
I loved playing with barbie dolls with my 2 sisters.
Who is your greatest inspiration?
My greatest inspiration is my family because they give my life a new level of purpose. They inspire me to keep pushing through challenges, to continue to grow as a person and cherish all moments spent with them
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Spending time with my family and family trips. Creating new experiences through their hobbies and capturing special moments, along with watching my kids grow. I like trying new food places, and finding balance between my career and personal life.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
My inspiration to work in pediatrics stems from my desire to help little ones, at the stage where they can't necessarily help themselves. I am drawn to watching children grow from the infant stage to adulthood, as well as shaping lifelong healthy lives through education of chronic illness prevention.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
Unique qualities and skills that set me apart is my calm presence with patients and their families along with my translation skills, not only with my bilingual skills (Spanish and English) but turning medical language into parent-understandable language.