Brent Burhite, PMHNP, DNP

Experienced with providing psychiatric care and mental health support. History of multi-disciniplinary work environments and leadership positions. Utilizes therapeutic communication and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Strong understanding of mental health disorders and effective treatment strategies.

• Squadron Officer School, 2014, Maxwell AFB, AL
• Patient Centered Medical Home Course, 2013, San Antonio, TX
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 2008, San Antonio, TX

• Waiver Action Officer, AFCENT, Shaw AFB, SC, 07/01/12, 11/30/12, Processed over 350 medical waivers for deploying members – cut wait/processing time by 75 percent.
• Intensive Care Ward Nurse, Bagram AB, Afghanistan, 09/01/08, 01/31/09, Cared for over 120 Operation Enduring Freedom trauma patients per month, including 43 war victims with 25-50% TBS burns.

• 2022, Led Langley AFB suicide reduction initiative. Introduced suicide assessment to clinics and abated risk for 108K patient encounters.
• 2020, Lead mental health professional for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators for Langley AFB. Hand-picked to be the keynote speaker for Special Victims’ Counsel summit.
• 2018, Directed training for Langley AFB Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. Assured currency across 8 clinical domains.
• 2013, Implemented pediatric clinic walk in services. Over 120 acute visits in the first 2 months of service.
• 2012, Led 2013 National Nurse/Tech Week planning and coordination. Organized 12 events/ four fundraisers leading to over $1200 in donations towards activities.
• 2011, Hand tailored medication administration training for Child Development Center/daycare employees. Over two dozed presentations given to staff.
• 2009, Performed 16 in-services for active-duty service members as a staff educator at Bagram AB, Afghanistan.