As a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I am experienced in treating people with diagnoses including anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma related disorders including PTSD, A… Read more ›
Krista has transformed my anxiety journey. Her compassionate care and effective strategies have greatly improved my overall well-being. I appreciate her expertise and support.…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Maine | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of BS biology / BA psychology | 2010 |
| Roseman University (Utah) | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Nursing - BSN | 2019 |
| Vanderbilt University | Masters Degree | Master of MSN - psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner | 2022 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric nurse practitioner resident | VA Hospital Provided hollistic psychiatric assessment and customized psychiatric care for each individual Veteran. | 2022 - 2023 |
| ER RN | St Thomas Rutherford Hospital Provided emergency nursing care in the 4th busiest Emergency Department in Tennessee with certification for chest pain and stroke care. Cared for patients of all ages with emergent and chronic health and psychiatric concerns. | 2021 - 2022 |
| RN - mental health intensive case manager | VA Healthcare Provided case management in the VA's version of ACT (Assertive Community Treatment). | 2020 - 2021 |
| RN - surgical/stepdown | VA Hospital Delivered care for optimal recovery and discharge from the hospital after surgery or medical admission as part of an interdisciplinary team. | 2019 - 2020 |
| RN - inpatient mental health | Salt Lake Behavioral Health Facilitated nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team to help stabilize and improve the mental health of my patients. Ensured safe medication administration, performed psychiatric assessments and managed the milieu. | 2019 - 2019 |
| CNA/health technician | VA Hospital | 2013 - 2019 |
| Pharmacy Technician | MIT Medical Pharmacy Supported efficient work flow by assisting patients, referring medical inquiries to the pharmacist, packaged prescriptions to be sent to outside healthcare locations, and ensured patients received correct medications. | 2012 - 2013 |
| Research assistant | Coles ADHD Research Lab - UMaine Psychology Department Acted as a liaison between a research lab and schools for recruitment in a study on childhood ADHD. | 2009 - 2010 |
Krista Gusack, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC has not yet indicated the hospitals that she is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 12 (started in 2012)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Comment - “ Appreciate her service ”
Krista has transformed my anxiety journey. Her compassionate care and effective strategies have greatly improved my overall well-being. I appreciate her expertise and support.