Kedest Gebreselassie, FNP-BC,PMHNP

Kedest, a seasoned registered nurse with over 17 years of diverse healthcare experience, has served in critical roles across settings including CVICU, MSICU, Telemetry, CVIR, ER, Wound Care, Hospice, IV Infusion, and as a trainer for the EPIC EMR transition team.

Transitioning to the role of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), she is dedicated to delivering comprehensive mental healthcare. In June 2023, she established her own practice, Bright Beehavior Health LLC, marking the culmination of her three-year tenure in the field. Her expertise spans psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, treatment methodologies, and therapeutic interventions. Kedest's advocacy focuses on mental wellness promotion, stigma reduction, and empowering individuals to attain optimal mental health.

She earned her associate degree in nursing from Marymount University in 2005 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from George Mason University in 2009, solidifying her foundational nursing principles and clinical acumen. Continuing her education, she attained a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner from Marymount University in 2015. Further enriching her qualifications, she completed a postgraduate certificate in psychiatry and mental health at Shenandoah University in 2020.

Kedest holds dual board certifications: PMHNP-BC from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and FNP-BC from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, affirming her proficiency in evidence-based care.