is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who has 5 years of experience in the mental health field. Nadine completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Walden University. A PMHNP is tasked with evaluating a patient’s mental health status by assessing their relevant medical background, conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, and identifying potential issues that might negatively impact a patient's mental health. Due to the complexity of human beings in understanding their lives and illness experience, a PMHNP requires the ability to access situations from different perspectives, not only through a psychological lens but also from a biological and developmental view, while recognizing the perspective of stakeholders affected. Besides, mental health disorders affect the ability to communicate experiences, and their symptoms may not conform to conventional diagnostic criteria. PMHNPs need to have a high tolerance for uncertainties and a willingness to frequently re-evaluate assessments upon discovering new information.

 

Ms. Kakanou began her health career as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in 2006. after completing the course at VMT Education Center, Washington. After helping patients every day with their ads and being close to those patients. She realized that patient care was her passion. MS Kakanou  decided to continue her education while working as a CNA and received her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2012 at Prince George’s Community College, Largo, Maryland

MS Kakanou continued her education and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Coppin State University, Baltimore Maryland

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She then continued with her graduate studies at Walden University and received a master’s degree in psychiatric Mental Health from Walden University.

Over the course of seventeen years of medical and healthcare practice, MS. Kakanou has had the privilege of working in Long Term Care, a private agency, and a Group Home.  She has worked as a Floor Nurse, nursing supervisor, Unit Manager, Director Of Nursing, and Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner. MS Kakanou had experience working in pediatrics nursing, geriatrics nursing, and geriatrics psychiatry. She is always happy knowing that her patient has been helped, is saved, and is happy.

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Nadine's hobby includes traveling, dancing, and shopping