Kacie Marenga, MSN, PMHNP-BC

I have 4 years of experience as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, including inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute and long term care settings, managing psychiatric conditions for patients across the life span. As a registered nurse, I have experience working in level I trauma/emergency medicine, inpatient behavioral health and am a veteran of the United States Air Force, with 8 years of service as a medic. I have a special interest in improving the quality of life for both patients and their families by applying my knowledge and skills in psychiatry from the perspective of the nursing model. I bring with me a deep appreciation for cultural competency and respect for all people. I am a graduate of both Drexel and Shenandoah University.

Winchester Community Mental Health Clinic

Winchester, VA

• Completed 246 hours in a community based clinic, offering psychiatric services to children and adults.
• Under supervision of a psychiatric nurse practitioner, conducted 15-minute medication management sessions, seeing approximately 18 patients per shift.
• Performed new patient psychiatric evaluations in order to initiate treatment and connect clients to appropriate resources.
• Drafted letters to assist students in receiving special services to support learning based on specific diagnoses.
• Provided psychopharmacology education and supportive psychotherapy to patients and parents.

Brook Lane Health Services

Hagerstown, MD

• Completed 70 hours of clinical in a community outpatient clinic and partial hospitalization program (PHP) setting, offering varying psychiatric services.
• Under the supervision of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, conducted new patient intake psychiatric assessments on both adults and children, gathered detailed history and physicals to formulate accurate diagnoses.
• Evaluated patients at risk for self-harm, violence, and suicidality and referred to appropriate level of care to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Assessed and monitored patients for side effects from new medications through weekly and bi-weekly follow-ups in PHP.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team of therapists, registered nurses, and social workers to develop patient centered care treatment plans.

Blue Ridge Counseling Services

Winchester, VA

• Completed 190 hours at a private outpatient clinic under the supervision of a Psychiatrist.
• Maintained continuity of care during COVID-19 pandemic. Safely evaluated and managed patient care using video telehealth software Doxy.me.
• Assisted psychiatrist with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation procedures. Identified patient's motor response threshold to ensure personalized treatment settings for most effective course.
• Measured and compared patients treatment progress using structured rating scale tools and refined treatment plan based on data obtained.

• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Registered Nurse Maryland (compact)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• American Nurses Association (ANA)