PMHNP, 6 years of experience
My name is Sandra Charles, I graduated from Regis College as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner in 2018. Through my work experiences, I was exposed to patients with severe mental illnesses and decided to return back to school for a Postmaster’s Certification in Psychiatry. I have been working as a Forensic Psychiatric Mental Health nurse practitioner for the past two years. This knowledge has broadened the scope of my practice and increased my opportunity to make a difference in my clients’ life. I am a caring, goal oriented and compassionate provider. I believe in making differences in people’s live and there is no greater wealth in this world then peace in your mind. I am currently focused on expanding my expertise. I am expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders across the lifespan, including skills in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology ad crisis management. My profile highlights compassionate patient care, a holistic compassionate patient care, a holistic approach to healing and a strong collaborative skill within a healthcare team. I am specialized in conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, post-partum, eating disorder, insomnia mood disorders such as bipolar and psychotic disorder as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders and more. Additionally, I speak English, Haitian Creole and French.
Managing and improve my client's mental health. Help the clients overcome challenges, emotional well-being and improve their quality life.
Being able to relate to my clients and understand their feelings. Being careful to avoid mistakes that could have serious consequences. Being persistent advocate for my clients- empathethic.
I am positioned to serve any client with mental health disorder. I am currently accepting new clients. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed? You are not alone. Many people today are struggling to successfully navigate their lives while experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and other thought disorders.
As a psychiatric and geriatric nurse practitioner , I have the knowledge required to educate patient with mental or medical illness. It is a form of therapy that can help patient's understand their mental health condition and learn how to manage their symptoms and medicatiions.
This type of therapy can help patient with self-respect and acceptance.