Credentials
ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Master of Nursing- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Nursing from Fort Hays State University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Barton County Community College
Bio
Amanda is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner whose path into mental healthcare is rooted in both professional experience and deeply personal insight. She completed her graduate training at Frontier Nursing University, where a formative practicum at Horizon’s Mental Health Center left a lasting impression. When treating mental health challenges, Amanda draws on her background in inpatient psychiatric nursing and her belief in the power of collaboration and shared learning. Before becoming a PMHNP in 2023, Amanda spent 18 years as a nurse across a wide range of settings, including psychiatric care, emergency and operating rooms, acute care, wound care, and case management. Her commitment to mental health was shaped profoundly in 2019, when her youngest son experienced a sudden mental health crisis. Navigating the challenges of finding the right provider for him — and witnessing the life-changing impact of compassionate, skilled care — clarified her calling to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. With a family history touched by mental illness, she brings a deep, personal understanding to the patients and families she serves. Amanda has been married for 20 years and is the proud mother of two adults and one teenager. Outside of work, she can often be found cheering from the stands at her son’s sporting events, planning her next travel adventure, or enjoying a quiet moment with a good book.
Services Provided
Assessment & Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders per DSM-IV criteria
Evidence-based treatment planning with medication management services for Mental Health Disorders
Patient Education on Mental Health Disorders
Medication Assisted Treatment for alcohol and opioid addiction