Esther Nkwanyuo
PMHNP-BC
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Compassionate and results-driven Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 18 years of nursing experience and 4+ years of advanced psychiatric practice. Skilled in treating patients across the lifespan (ages 3 to 85) with diverse mental health conditions. Founder of Wholeness Healthcare Services, delivering holistic, evidence-based care through both in-person and telehealth platforms.
Experienced in crisis intervention, trauma care, TMS, ketamine therapy, and psychopharmacology. Dedicated preceptor, mentor, and mental health advocates.
Current telehealth platforms: Grow Therapy, Spring Health, Rula, and Talkspace
Experience
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Community Health Network - Alvin, TX
(2022-09)
- Provide psychiatric care to patients aged 4–80 with conditions including ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorder.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations, prescribe medications, and create individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for continuity of care.
Founder | PMHNP - Wholeness Healthcare Services - Texas (Virtual & In-Person)
(2022)
- Deliver outpatient psychiatric care via Grow Therapy, Spring Health, Sesame, Headway, and Rula.
- Manage business operations and supervise PMHNP students.
- Utilize TMS and ketamine treatment protocols for resistant depression and trauma recovery.
Trauma Nurse - Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital - Houston, TX
(2022-03 - 2022-09)
- Provided emergency psychiatric and medical care in a fast-paced hospital setting.
- Administered medications, monitored labs, and assisted in critical care interventions.
Travel/Float Pool Nurse – PCU/ER/Behavioral Health - Various Hospitals in TX & TN - TX & TN
(2016 - 2021)
- Memorial Hermann, Baylor Scott & White, Medical City Fort Worth, Hopefield Healthcare, West Tennessee Healthcare.
- Managed complex medical-psychiatric patients.
- Coordinated care and performed patient/family education.
Corrections Nurse Manager - Surrey Pretrial Services - British Columbia, Canada
(2015 - 2016)
- Oversaw MAT clinic (Suboxone & Methadone) in correctional facility.
- Supervised staff scheduling and coordinated with legal/medical teams.
Staff/Charge Nurse Roles (Earlier Career) - Fraser Health, Waverly Seniors Village, Covenant Hospital, and others
(2005 - 2015)
- Delivered care in ICU, medical-surgical, and rehabilitation units.
- Supervised nursing teams, administered medications, and conducted assessments.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP) - Nursing (PMHNP) - Walden University (2022)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing (2018)
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) - Nursing (2009)
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (2005)
