Crystal Lake-Akinnuoye, MSN, FNP-C, RN

Crystal Lake-Akinnuoye, MSN, FNP-C, RN, is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in the Modesto–Merced area of California with nearly two decades of progressive experience in healthcare. She currently practices at Riverbank Community Health Center under the Oak Valley Hospital District, where she provides comprehensive primary care across the lifespan with a strong emphasis on mental health, substance use disorder treatment, chronic disease management, and geriatric care. Her clinical approach is rooted in patient-centered, evidence-based practice, integrating behavioral health awareness into all aspects of care delivery.

Crystal’s healthcare journey began in 2002 as a ward secretary and evolved through multiple clinical roles, including certified medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, and ultimately advanced practice provider after earning her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University in 2018. Alongside her nursing career, she also spent nearly 20 years as a cosmetologist, an experience that helped shape her deep commitment to listening, counseling, and supporting individuals from all walks of life. Throughout her professional development, she has worked in diverse settings including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health, hospice, outpatient primary care, and nursing leadership roles.

She holds certifications in SAMHSA substance use disorder medication-assisted treatment, hepatitis treatment, immunization administration, and developmental and intellectual disability care, with additional training in musculoskeletal injections and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification in progress. Crystal is also a vendor-approved provider with Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC), where she plans to expand services supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. With long-term goals of building a multi-location practice and transitioning into a CEO role, she continues to advance her mission of expanding accessible, compassionate, and holistic healthcare services.

• Chamberlain University - MSN

• FNP-C
• SAMHSA Substance Use Disorder Medication Assisted Treatment Certification
• Hepatitis Treatment Certification
• California Immunization Certification (EZICIZ)
• California Department of Social Services Certification for Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (2023)
• RN
• Musculoskeletal Injection Certification

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (since 2018)

• Cancer-related causes and foundations