About Dr. Reese
Dr. Reese, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, AGPCNP
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Dr. Reese began her nursing career in 2004, initially working as a Home Health Aide (HHA) while completing her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. In 2010, following life-changing events, she decided to return to school for three months to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). During CNA school, her instructor inspired her, recognizing her intelligence and encouraging her to pursue a career as a registered nurse. Despite her doubts about her abilities, particularly in science, Dr. Reese didn’t let fear or uncertainty hold her back. Less than a year later, she took a leap of faith, passed the entrance exam for practical nursing school, and enrolled in the Vocational Education and Extension Board for Practical Nursing (VEEB) in 2011. Her plan was to complete the Practical Nursing program and then continue to pursue her RN degree, and she did just that.
By 2016, after gaining experience in nursing homes, hospitals, and home care, Dr. Reese transitioned into a community health nursing role with a preventative service agency in Brooklyn, NY. This was a new and different area of nursing for her. As a community health nurse and nurse care manager, she was responsible for monitoring the medical compliance of families with children who were medically fragile or had developmental disabilities. |
Dr. Reese quickly recognized that this work was not only her calling, but also something she was deeply passionate about. It became clear to her that there was a strong connection between low-income populations and health disparities. She saw firsthand how patients often became resistant or non-compliant when they didn’t fully understand their doctor’s recommendations and felt too embarrassed to ask for clarification. She also observed how many patients struggled to access the care they needed because they didn’t know how to navigate the healthcare system or were unaware of the resources available to them. Driven by these experiences, Dr. Reese was determined to do more for individuals in low-income communities. She aimed to educate, encourage, and empower them with the tools and knowledge they needed to live their healthiest lives.
In 2018, Dr. Reese recognized that her current position would not allow her to conduct health education on the large scale she envisioned. In 2020, she earned a Master's Degree in Nursing Education. She then pursued two Post-Master's Certificates—one in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and another in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. In 2024, Dr. Reese completed her Doctorate Degree. Dr. Reese continues to grow and expand and enjoys helping others along the way.
In 2018, Dr. Reese recognized that her current position would not allow her to conduct health education on the large scale she envisioned. In 2020, she earned a Master's Degree in Nursing Education. She then pursued two Post-Master's Certificates—one in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and another in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. In 2024, Dr. Reese completed her Doctorate Degree. Dr. Reese continues to grow and expand and enjoys helping others along the way.
