ANN O'BRIEN NELSON, APRN-FNP
Nursing at Woodland St, Hartford, CT

License number

Connecticut 001956

Professional information

Family Research And Provider Education Coordinator At Nami Connecticut

Position:

Family Research and Provider Education Coordinator at NAMI-CT

Location:

Greater New York City Area

Industry:

Hospital & Health Care

Work:

NAMI-CT - Hartford, CT since Jan 2008 - Family Research and Provider Education Coordinator NAMI-CT Apr 2007 - May 2009 - Family Education Coordinator NAMI-CT 2001 - 2007 - Volunteer in Family-Centered Mental Health Advocacy Yale University School of Medicine; Department of Anesthesiology May 1991 - Aug 1993 - Research Nurse with High Risk Cardiac Patients

Education:

Duke University 1977 - 1980
BSN, Nursing

Skills:

Clinical Research, Mental Health, Healthcare, Mental Health Education, School Based Mental Illness Awareness, Arts Based Mental Health Curriculum, Legislative Advocacy, Mental Illness, Youth Empowerment, Social Justice, Faith-based, Family Caregiving, Health Advocacy, Awareness Raising, Expressive Arts, Program Development, Adolescents, Treatment, Interventions, Stress, Case Managment, Pediatrics, Crisis Intervention, Grants, Psychotherapy, Nonprofits, Research

Interests:

Reducing stigma associated with mental illness through education and advocacy among diverse mental health stakeholders including schools, legislature, faith-based community, mental health providers and the criminal justice system. Utilize the arts as an avenue for reducing mental illness stigma, as well as personal contact with individuals living with a mental illness who are in recovery.

Honor & Awards:

Duke University, Cumme Laude Sigma Theta Tau- Nursing Honor Society Rookie Parent of the Year Award- Devereux Glenholme School Person of the Week- Shoreline Times Newspaper Keep the Promise Coalition "Extra Mile" Award for Legislative Advocacy