Dr. Renea: Your Dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Hawaii, Washington & Oregon

​Meet Dr. Renea, a highly qualified and compassionate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specializing in mental health. As a Board-Certified Lifespan Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Dr. Renea is committed to providing patient-centered care and believes in the power of lifelong learning. With independent prescriptive authority (APRN-Rx) in Hawaii, Washington, and Oregon, she offers accessible and comprehensive mental health support.

​Expertise & 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

Extensive Professional Experience
Dr. Renea brings over 20 years of experience in diverse psychiatric and mental health care settings, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and trauma care. Her specialized experience includes:

• Women's Mental Health: Support for perinatal and postpartum mental health, divorce, and pregnancy loss.
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Addressing behavioral health challenges in children, adolescents, and at-risk youth.
• Adult Mental Health: Expertise in depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma-informed care.
• Evidence-Based Therapies: Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other effective counseling techniques.
• Critical Care Nursing: Background in ICU and emergency psychiatry.
• Public Health & School Nursing: Experience in community mental health and research.
• LGBTQ+ Ally: Providing supportive and affirming care to young adults.

Dedicated to Education & Leadership
Dr. Renea has a passion for sharing her knowledge, having taught over 100 courses in higher education, including psychiatric nursing clinicals at Indiana University and undergraduate courses in psychology, communication, and sociology.

Committed to Professional Excellence
Dr. Renea actively participates in leading professional organizations to stay informed about the latest advancements in psychiatric research and best practices:

• American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
• Neuroscience Education Institute
• Hawaii Psychological Association
• Hawaii Chamber of Commerce

Beyond the Practice
Outside of her dedication to mental health, Dr. Renea enjoys quality time with loved ones, reading, exploring local coffee shops, and connecting with the ocean. She values meaningful conversations, music, travel, and empowering others to live fulfilling lives.

​Embrace Well-being with Aloha! 🌺