Kelley Marie Cerasoulo, CPNP

Inside Out

The Snowy Day by Erza Jack Keats because as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. It is adventurous and fun to learn about something different that it different...not a lot of snowy day here in Houston, TX.

I loved Lincoln Logs and Lego's! It was so fun to build different things other they were intended to do and you could also use Legos to add people, cars, spaceships, animals, etc. for even more imaginary play.

My grandmother's legacy because she always thought us by example to foster a deep sense of family and community unity; working hand-in-hand with others to create a foundation of love and collaboration that empowers people to realize their ultimate dreams.

My passions include: Family traditions, collaborative problem-solving, and helping others achieve their dreams. I love bringing people together to build a strong foundation for success, a value passed down to me by my grandmother. I have a wonderful and 2 sons and we spend as much time outdoors as possible traveling, running, and camping. I also love yoga and finds it bring me joy and peace.

Choosing to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner was a deeply personal decision rooted in my own childhood. Growing up alongside two sisters who also faced multiple chronic illnesses, I spent a significant amount of time navigating the healthcare system from a young age. Those early experiences taught me that chronic illness impacts the entire family, not just the patient. Today, I use that lived experience to provide empathetic, holistic care, ensuring that my patients and their families never feel alone on their medical journeys.

What sets me apart as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is a profound, firsthand understanding of what it means to grow up with complex medical needs. Having navigated multiple chronic illnesses during my own childhood alongside my sisters, I do not just understand pediatrics academically—I understand it emotionally, logistically, and personally. I know exactly what it feels like to be the child in the exam room, and I know the heavy toll a diagnosis takes on the entire household. My unique value proposition is turning that lived experience into a clinical superpower, offering patients a provider who truly "gets it" from day one.

I specialize in partnering with families to manage long-term, complex, or multi-system health conditions and their primary care needs which will always impact any chronic healthcare concern. The primary care foundation should be solid so as other diagnosis are added the best care can be given to the patient and their families. I focus not just on treating symptoms, but on minimizing the disruption of illness on a child’s schooling, social life, and development. During my graduate school training I became a pediatric nurse practitioner with a followship in diabetes and cancer and have worked much of my career in these specialties.