About Me:
At Safe Haven Psychiatrics, PLLC, I strive to provide the highest quality of mental health care to all of my patients. As a Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my practice. My goal is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and families in a safe and supportive environment.
I am passionate about helping my patients better understand their mental health and providing them with the skills and resources to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life. Come visit me at Safe Haven Psychiatrics, PLLC and let me help you find the relief you need.
Education
2017-2019
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certification program prepared me with advanced knowledge in the focused area of mental health.
This includes the scientific basis of identified disorders and specific treatments, including psychotropic medication and psychotherapy milestones I reached during my education. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I am responsible for assessing the mental health status of my patients by studying their relevant medical history, performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, and identifying risk factors that might affect a patient's mental health.
2007-2009
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Winston Salem State
The Family Nurse Practitioner program prepared me to:
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Conducting physical exams, which includes all systems such as respiratory, circulatory, nervous and endocrine, muscular, digestive, cardiovascular, integumentary and urinary.
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Ordering tests and lab work and interpreting results. ...
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Make diagnoses such as hypertension, diabetes, heart failure
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Prescribing medication and formulating treatment plans. ...
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Helping patients manage illness and maintain wellness. ...
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Educating patients on their diagnoses.
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Communicating with other medical professionals.
2001-2003
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
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As a graduate and experienced Bachelors of Science Nurse (BSN), I worked as a bedside nurse in medical settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and physicians' offices. I also pursued a career as nurse educator, nurse informaticists, clinical research nurse, and a nurse preceptor.
Mission
To provide patients all ages and backgrounds with excellent therapeutic clinical services, for their psychiatric and personal needs, whether biological, psychosocial or a combination thereof.
Our Vision
Safe Haven Psychiatrics Vision is to provide culturally competent, holistic and wellness focused services that promote emotional development and address mental health challenges, that currently exist.