Staff Meeting 1.3 - Mental Health Chose Me - a podcast by The B.A.N.C. Pod

On this episode Springismyname and Nikky Black get the inside scoop on Mental Health Nursing from Celeste and Jessica. Here’s a little introduction: Celeste Gunning, MAT, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Celeste, New York native is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her undergraduate nursing degree from Our Lady of the Lake College (Baton Rouge, LA), Master of Science in Nursing from Loyola University (New Orleans, LA), and Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certification in Family Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. Celeste is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Celeste also possesses a Master of Arts in Teaching from Xavier University (New Orleans, LA).

Celeste has been in practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for more than one year at an acute inpatient adult psychiatric facility in Louisiana and has recently expanded to outpatient practice. She practiced as a registered nurse (RN) for 9 years in various medical settings (Oncology, Hospice, Transplant, School Nursing, Psychiatry) prior to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Celeste has 2 years acute inpatient psychiatric RN experience and 2 years outpatient psychiatric home health RN experience.

Celeste is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurse Association (APNA), American Nurse Association (ANA), Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Celeste believes in a holistic approach to mental health taking into account all aspects encompassing and surrounding an individual affect their mental health. Celeste enjoys spending time with those dear to her heart and participating in activities to educate, empower, and elevate.

Jessica E Sonnier, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Jessica E Sonnier was born in New Orleans, LA and is a graduate of Delgado Community College for her associates degree in nursing. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Louisiana State University and her doctorate degree in nursing practice with concentration in psychiatry at University of South Alabama. She is board certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center.

Dr. Sonnier has 6 years’ experience as a registered nurse in the acute psychiatric inpatient setting. She has work as a nurse practitioner on the acute inpatient unit as well as in the outpatient setting for the past 2 ½ years.

Dr. Sonnier is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurse Association and the American Nurse Association. Dr. Sonnier resides in Kenner, LA with her husband and 2 kids.

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