Experience:
· Private Psychiatric Practice
· Assessment Specialty
· Medication Management with referral to therapists as needed
Education:
· Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch
· Residence Training – General Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
EDUCATION
MWSU, Post Master Certificate PMHNP; Aug 2014
MWSU, MSN, Nurse Educator, May 2007
Midwestern State University (MWSU), BSN, May 1999
United States Air Force Reserve Officer Training, 2009
Army Field Training Package, High Frequency Direction Finding (HFDF), 1989
Intelligence School, EW/SIGINT Morse Systems Operator, 1987
Princeton High School graduate, 1987
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Nurse (ANCC-PMHNP-BC)
United States Air Force Lt Colonel (retired)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Sigma Theta Tau International, Xi Iota Chapter—past President
American Psychiatric Nursing Association
THESIS: A mixed methodology qualitative study that explored the role of a psychiatric nurse in an inpatient state funded facility. The sample consisted of nurses from seven State Hospitals in Texas.
INTERESTS: Men’s Alliance Tribe leader, Nursing leadership, camping, fishing, riding motorcycles and managing a small ranch
“I believe that mental health is something that can’t be treated solely with medication, but also, having the desire to work at changing a perspective, so that there may be a better outcome in everyday life… my goal has been to provide quality care to clients that struggle with various mental health diagnosis, with compassion, and understanding. “
I have been practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the Wichita Falls community since March of 2021. The population served are ages 6 years through the lifespan providing advanced specialty medical care with a dual emphasis on psychotherapy and psychopharmacology.
Experience
United Regional health care system: 2013 - 2022
Experience in Medical Intensive Care Unit
Education
Walden University : Received a Master of Science in Nursing
Midwestern State University: Received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Reah Gambrell has been in nursing since 1993. Her career began as a certified nursing assistant in nursing homes and home health. She obtained her LVN license in 1995 while working in nursing homes and at the state hospital she progressed to an associate's degree in nursing (RN). It was during that time that she fell in love with mental health nursing. She progressed through tenures at North Texas State Hospital that included patient care and eventually administrative duties and eventually ended up at Red River Hospital covering each unit as night supervisor and ended with a 5-year period as weekend admissions specialist while completing both bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing. She began career as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2020. She is dedicated to empowering patient choice in their treatment while helps to rebuild hope. She emphasizes psychiatric care focused on adaptability and rebuilding resilience through empowerment and holistic care.
EDUCATION
Master's of Science in Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) University of Texas Arlington- Arlington, TX 5/2020
Baccalaureate in Nursing obtained from Kaplan University Online - Iowa 2014
Associate Degree in Nursing obtained from Vernon College - Vernon, TX 2000 to 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinics of North Texas
Registered Nurse Red River Hospital
CBA Nurse RGA Home Care (Medicaid Home Health)
Registered Nurse North Texas State Hospital – Night Supervisor,
CBA Nurse Care Partners- Community Care Division (Medicaid Home Health)
Registered Nurse/Weekend Supervisor Midwestern Parkway I.H.S. (Nursing Home)
Registered Nurse-Pain Management United Regional Health Care Systems
LVN on the Children’s Adolescent Program North Texas State Hospital,
LVN Charge Nurse (Nursing Home) Midwestern Parkway I.H.S. (Nursing Home)
Certified Nursing Assistant Monterey Care Center- (nursing home)
I was drawn to mental health through a combination of my love for science and personal experiences within my own family. Walking alongside loved ones through their mental health struggles gave me a deeper understanding of how complex and overwhelming these challenges can be, and it shaped my desire to be part of that support for others. I have always been fascinated by how the body works and the connection between our life experiences and the way we think, feel, and interact with the world. When I decided to advance my career, psychiatry felt like a natural fit.
I value getting to know each patient’s story and consider it a privilege to walk alongside people as they navigate difficult or uncertain seasons. I take a collaborative approach to care and believe in partnering with my patients in the decision-making process. My goal is to provide care that is compassionate, thoughtful, and tailored to each individual’s needs.
My nursing background includes nearly 15 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked in a variety of areas, including administration, outpatient chemotherapy and infusion, medical-surgical care, and vascular access. These experiences have shaped my holistic approach to patient care and strengthened my ability to support individuals with complex and diverse needs.· As a nurse practitioner—managing psychiatric patients across the lifespan
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (PMHNP) – The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX
Associate of Arts – Tarrant County College, Fort Worth
Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | ANCC
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License, Texas
Licensed Registered Nurse, Texas
Basic Life Support | American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | American Heart Association
Vascular Access Board Certified, VA-BC | Vascular Access Certification Corporation