Candace Lankford, APRN, RN

Candace Lankford, APRN, RN

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
VA
Candace Lankford is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She specializes in mental health assessments and medication management. She currently provides medication management to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in the State of Virginia. Candace Lankford started her career at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital as a night shift charge nurse of adults and geriatric populations. She continued her career at Riverside Behavioral Health Centers as a Charge Nurse for Child/adolescent residential treatment, Child acute unit, adult unit, and Intensive Treatment Unit for adults. She has served as intern Patient Advocate for children and adults at Riverside Behavioral Health Center. ? Candace Lankford current responsibility include evaluation of children and adults, medication management, diagnosis, planning, treatment, and assessing progress. Treatment includes individuals living with mental issues, substance abuse, and trauma. Candace Lankford educational background include a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre – Medicine from Elizabeth City State University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Norfolk State University and a Master of science degree in Nursing from Walden University. Candace is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Virginia through the American Credentialing Center. She is a member of the American Nurse Association and Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.

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About Candace Lankford

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Candace Lankford

Candace Lankford is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She specializes in mental health assessments and medication management. She currently provides medication management to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in the State of Virginia. Candace Lankford started her career at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital as a night shift charge nurse of adults and geriatric populations. She continued her career at Riverside Behavioral Health Centers as a Charge Nurse for Child/adolescent residential treatment, Child acute unit, adult unit, and Intensive Treatment Unit for adults. She has served as intern Patient Advocate for children and adults at Riverside Behavioral Health Center. ? Candace Lankford current responsibility include evaluation of children and adults, medication management, diagnosis, planning, treatment, and assessing progress. Treatment includes individuals living with mental issues, substance abuse, and trauma. Candace Lankford educational background include a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre – Medicine from Elizabeth City State University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Norfolk State University and a Master of science degree in Nursing from Walden University. Candace is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of Virginia through the American Credentialing Center. She is a member of the American Nurse Association and Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.

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Areas of expertise

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Depression
Anxiety disorders
Insomnia
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Insomnia

Education and background

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Education and training

  • Walden University, Master's in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
  • Norfolk State University (Bachelor's)
  • Elizabeth City State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1134751530

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