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Ethel Akongnui
PMHNP-BC
Licensed in the state of KS
Meet Ethel Akongnui
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing Medication Management and Psychotherapy.
Hello and welcome! I'm Ethel B. Akongnui, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health across the lifespan. I Possess strong clinical skills enhanced by a natural ability to build rapport with patients and their families. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience and personal observation. My role is multifaceted, including mental health advocate, educator, and therapist.
Before becoming a PMHNP-BC, I had eight years of nursing experience, including pediatrics, Home Health, medical-surgical, Long-term care, and emergency department. I attended Walden University, obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in psychiatry.
While enrolled there, I obtained valuable clinical experience in seeing patients across their lifespans. I cared for patients from all works of life, veterans, and their families. I believe that our mental health is as vital as our overall health and should be prioritized. Everyone is unique and thus should receive treatment that is tailored to them.
I have a wealth of cumulative experience from providing compassionate care across the lifespan. I am licensed in Kansas.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression issues and many psychiatric disorders. The first appointment is utilized as an in-depth evaluation of symptoms, and in the end, an individualized plan is initiated. Most clients start reporting results after they start taking their medication. I incorporate medication management with psychotherapy.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression issues and many psychiatric disorders. The first appointment is utilized as an in-depth evaluation of symptoms, and in the end, an individualized plan is initiated. Most clients start reporting results after they start taking their medication. I incorporate medication management with psychotherapy.
Before becoming a PMHNP-BC, I had eight years of nursing experience, including pediatrics, Home Health, medical-surgical, Long-term care, and emergency department. I attended Walden University, obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in psychiatry.
While enrolled there, I obtained valuable clinical experience in seeing patients across their lifespans. I cared for patients from all works of life, veterans, and their families. I believe that our mental health is as vital as our overall health and should be prioritized. Everyone is unique and thus should receive treatment that is tailored to them.
I have a wealth of cumulative experience from providing compassionate care across the lifespan. I am licensed in Kansas.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression issues and many psychiatric disorders. The first appointment is utilized as an in-depth evaluation of symptoms, and in the end, an individualized plan is initiated. Most clients start reporting results after they start taking their medication. I incorporate medication management with psychotherapy.
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression issues and many psychiatric disorders. The first appointment is utilized as an in-depth evaluation of symptoms, and in the end, an individualized plan is initiated. Most clients start reporting results after they start taking their medication. I incorporate medication management with psychotherapy.
My philosophy
My approach is individualized care. My goal is to support you in taking the time to understand yourself, your true strengths, and your challenges so that you can make informed decisions about the direction of your life. I’m not interested in throwing a bunch of pills at you and calling it a day, but I want to help you understand what’s going on with your body and mind so that we can come up with some strategies that work for you. I want to help my patients find a way of being in a world based on self-compassion and kindness. My goal is to empower you in your mental health journey and see favorable results.
My treatment approaches
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)
• Person-Focused
• Mindfulness-Based(MBCT)
• Trauma-Focused
• Coaching
• Humanistic
• Culturally Sensitive
• Emotionally Focused
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Adult Psychiatry
Child Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Mental Health
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorders
Schizophrenia
PTSD
ADHD
Overview of my services
Services provided may vary depending on your state.
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Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
Freedom Behavioral Health Solutions LLC
PMHNP-BC - Full-time
Jan 2024 - Present
I see patients with psychiatric disorders. I provide individualized treatment plans, including psychotherapy.
Prescribe and refill medications.
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Irwin Army Community Hospital
Registered Nurse - Full-time
Mar 2021 - Jan 2024
• Performed all required patient care, physical assessment, documentation, and medication administration.
• Delegate and supervise the patient care performed by medics and LPNs.
• Contact doctors to report on changes observed and receive updated patient orders.
• Triage patients, assist with stat EKGs, and transfer patients to different facilities.
• Take part in codes.
• Work as a team to attend to emergencies as they come into the department.
• Ensured infection control standards, hospital policies and procedures, and fire safety procedures following unit and department operating policies.
• Provide care for active-duty soldiers, dependents, and veterans.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments for soldiers who need sick calls.
• Provide care for behavioral health patients by clearing them medically and admitting those who require admission to the Behavioral unit.
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Education
Walden University
Master of Masters of science in Nursing - psychiatric Mental Health Nurse practitioner
Mar 2021 - Aug 2023
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Ethel did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Ethel.
Appointment types
I accept video visits
Video visit
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