Provided psychiatric care to adolescents and adults (ages 13 and up), managing psychopharmacology alongside psychotherapy grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Worked with individuals navigating ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and neurodevelopmental differences. Emphasized collaborative treatment planning, values-based care, and functional outcomes.
Psychiatric Nuyhkrse / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Southwest Alabama Bekhhavioral Health — Grove Hill, AL
Delivered comprehensive psychiatric care to a diverse patient population, with a focus on ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and serious mental illness. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic, patient-centered treatment plans emphasizing continuity of care, education, and evidence-based practice.
Initiated and developed a therapeutic garden program within a group home setting, designed to support wellbeing, foster routine and responsibility, and offer patients a tangible sense of accomplishment. The project aimed to enhance engagement, connection, and quality of life for individuals with serious mental illness.
Home Health & Hospice Nurse
SouthernCare Hospice — Monroeville, AL
Provided compassionate in-home care to patients and families navigating chronic illness and end-of-life care. Developed a strong understanding of family systems, grief, and the social determinants that influence health outcomes.
ICU Nurse
Monroe County Hospital — Monroeville, AL
Managed acute and complex medical conditions in a critical care setting. Administered medications, monitored patient status, and provided education and support to patients and families during high-acuity medical events.
Mass Communications Specialist (PO3)
United States Navy — USS Harry S. Truman
Produced and managed strategic communications including journalism, photography, and videography. Translated complex information into accessible messaging for diverse audiences and supported leadership through clear, ethical public communication.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Herzing University — April 2024
Associate Degree in Nursing Alabama Southern Community College — May 2015
Mass Communications Specialist Training Defense Information College Ft Meade Maryland — May 2007
Certifications & Training
PMHNP-BC — Board Certified (2024) PDA North America — Level One Training
Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry (Anna Glezer)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Selected Work & Ongoing Interest
Deterministic Nursing (Framework in Development)
An emerging nursing framework examining how predictable life forces, structural constraints, and personal strengths shape behavior, meaning, and mental health. This work emphasizes the role of context and circumstance in patient outcomes and challenges deficit-based models that locate pathology solely within the individual. Long-term goals include further academic training and publication.
Implicit Bias in Clinical Decision-Making
Research Project — Deep South Black Belt Region
Developed and led an educational initiative aimed at increasing physician awareness of implicit bias and its impact on clinical decision-making. The project focused on addressing racial inequities prevalent in the Black Belt region and promoting more equitable, reflective care practices.
Collaborative Care & HIPAA Compliance
Scholarship-Funded Research Project
Awarded a scholarship to explore barriers to collaboration between behavioral health and medical providers. Identified gaps in HIPAA understanding that limited interdisciplinary care and proposed strategies to improve communication while maintaining patient privacy.