Kimberly Fields, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of training and experience in the field of nursing. Since 2007, Kimberly has been managing adult patients with psychiatric disorders. Kimberly obtained her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She has previous work experience as an Emergency (ER) Department Nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital I Baltimore, MD, and the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, which I currently known as Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health Systems. Her practice as an Emergency Department Nurse was a catalyst that propelled her to consider training as a Nurse Practitioner in Mental Health. As an ER Nurse she had the opportunity to provide care for many complex patients who exhibited significant psycho-social issues that affected their quality of life. Kimberly believed that being able to be proactive and provide care from the beginning, prior to hospitalization, would be beneficial to patients’ lives rather than being reactionary. Due to Kimberly’s proactive approach to care, she currently practices in a mental health private practice setting treating patients from varied social backgrounds. She manages their mental health from a W-holistic integrative perspective, offering medication management and various therapeutic interventions. Kimberly’s ultimate goal is to eventually provide complementary and alternative medicine treatment to patients. She seeks to help educate the community on the benefits of mental health treatment and continues working to decrease the stigma of treatment in various communities. Kimberly believes that people are resilient and must strive towards wholeness in order to heal and grow. Most importantly, she chooses to be a part of their process of growth and healing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients can expect to receive a better understanding of their mental health, a personalized treatment plan, and the support and tools necessary to manage their mental health challenges. I always aim to empower clients on their journey towards improved mental health and emotional well-being. I am honored to have the opportunity to travel with you on your journey towards wholeness.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength is my ability to connect and fully engage with all types of clients. I possess strong communication skills, empathy and I always value the needs of the client first.