Licensure
ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center), Ohio Board of Nursing, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Education
MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Family Nurse Practitioner, Walden University
Bachelor’s of Nursing Science (BSN), Kent State University
Professional History
Brandi Kaufman, MSN, PMHNP-BC began working at PsyCare in 2020. She has been employed in the mental health field since 2015, previously working as an RN at an outpatient mental health facility.
Specialties:
- Children 10 and older
- Adolescents
- Adults
Professional Objectives
“To provide my clients with the best care possible. My client’s safety and well-being are the top priorities. I help my clients with finding resources to help them in all aspects, in order to help improve their overall well-being. I have worked in the mental health field for a while and it is a passion of mine to help to eliminate the stigma that is associated with mental health. I believe it is important to develop a trusting relationship with each client. I treat each client with the utmost respect and try to help in any way that I can.”
Theoretical Orientation
“The approach I take when treating my clients is a patient-centered care approach. I feel this type of approach to treatment is the most beneficial to clients, because it is an individualized treatment plan based on the their needs, values, and preferences. This approach to treatment helps to form a respectful client-provider relationship.”
Certificates/Special Training:
- CPR
- BLS
- First Aide
Professional Affiliations/Memberships:
- AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners)
- OAAPN (Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurse)
PsyCare Office(s) Served:
- Howland
- Austintown