psychiatry
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide medication management services. I do not provide therapy. However, a combination of both may be helpful in improving one's ability to cope with life stressors and circumstances.
introductionI'm Kristen Nakano. I'm a Los Angeles native who has worked in a range of fields from journalism and music to health care.
As a Registered Nurse, I've worked in large scale hospitals and with out-patient companies. I've served in ICU and psychiatric units as well as hospice. I've also worked in residential facilities caring for clients with co-occuring addiction and mental health conditions. Communities I've served are adolescent/children, the homeless, LGBTQ+ and geriatric.
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My take on psychiatry
MEDICATION IS OFTEN A LAST RESORT FOR RELIEF OF DEBILITATING SYMPTOMS. ALL DECISIONS ARE MADE COLLABORATIVELY WITH CLIENTS TO DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE OF TREATMENT AND ENSURE THE BEST OUTCOMES.
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ADULTS
Ages: 18 and up
Conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Opioid Addiction, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia, Sleep Disturbances, Personality Disorders My special consderations with older clients: co-occuring medical conditions, oversedation, quality of life. |
CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
Ages: 6-17
Conditions: ADHD, Autism, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Bipolar Disorders, Schizophrenia My special considerations with children: oversedation, ability to perform well in school and socialize with peers and family |
What is a nurse practitioner?
A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice nurse that has either a master's or doctorate degree in nursing. Additional schooling and training includes advanced courses in pharmacology, physical as well as psychological assessment, ethics and research. Nurse practitioners must complete a designated number of clinical hours or internship hours in order to graduate. National board certification is encouraged to further exemplify their expertise in their chosen field of medicine.