About Dr. Renea 

Dr. Renea is a dedicated Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a passion for mental health, patient-centered care, and lifelong learning. She is a Board-Certified Lifespan Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and holds independent prescriptive authority (APRN-Rx) in Hawaii, Washington, and Oregon. 
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Education & Credentials
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)- Frontier Nursing University
  • Post-Graduate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency- Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center 
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)- University of Southern Indiana
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Community Mental Health Counseling- University of Hawaii
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)- Indiana University 
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology (B.S.)- University of Florida 
  • Associate of Science in Marketing (A.S.) - Hawaii Pacific University

Professional Experience
Dr. Renea was one of only two clinicians selected for a prestigious post-master’s PMHNP residency at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, where she gained extensive experience treating individuals with complex mental health and medical conditions.
Her diverse background includes experience in:
✔ 20+ years in Psychiatric and Mental Health Care (inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and trauma)
✔ Perinatal, Postpartum and Children's Health  
✔ Critical Care Nursing (ICU, Emergency Psychiatry)
✔  Adolescent Behavioral Health & Juvenile Corrections Public Health, School Nursing & Research
✔ Public Health, School Nursing & Research

Counseling & Mental Health
  • Women’s mental health, divorce support, and pregnancy loss
  • Children, adolescents, and at-risk youth behavioral health
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), depression, anxiety, and grief
  • Community mental health and trauma-informed care
  • Young adults and LGBTQ+ ally 

Teaching & Higher Education
Dr. Renea has taught 100+ courses in higher education, including:
  • Psychiatric nursing clinicals (Indiana University)
  • Undergraduate psychology, communication, and sociology

Professional Affiliations
Dr. Renea actively stays at the forefront of psychiatric research and best practices as a member of:
  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
  • Neuroscience Education Institute
  • Hawaii Psychological Association
  • Hawaii Chamber of Commerce member 

Beyond the Clinic
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Renea finds joy in spending time with family and friends, reading, exploring coffee shops, and embracing the ocean waves with sandy toes. She thrives on deep conversations, music, travel, and helping others live their best lives.

Live Abundantly & with Aloha! 🌺
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