We believe that the approach of our experienced psychiatric nurses who provide home health care is unique based on their specialized training and years of experience. They are prepared and well-qualified to be an instrumental support to physicians and mental health professionals helping clients in the community achieve a higher level of wellness and stability to reach a shared goal of reduced hospitalization.
Our team of professionals includes the following individuals who are available to evaluate individuals in their homes to determine how a care plan including the home health team may improve outcomes for individuals challenged by behavioral health issues. Clients who receive care by these nurses benefit greatly from a plan of care that is rooted in client advocacy and tailored to their individual needs and optimal level of independence.
AW: RN received her Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Bridgeport University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education and minor in Psychology. AW has worked with psychiatric clients since 1978; initially as a psych tech and then as a Registered Nurse. She has worked in a variety of settings and with a variety of populations affected by disorders. AW’s interest lies in working with individuals challenged by chronic mental illness and cognitive deficits with a focus on maximizing their independence and wellness in the community. Her patient combination of therapeutic communication and counseling, together with a daily living skills teaching emphasis to foster independent function, has been highly effective. AW’s approach is reflected best in her own words, “I try to listen to the client’s language and meet them where they are.”
